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In honor of Black History Month, CelebrateOne and The Divine 9 came together to help pregnant and new moms in the Columbus and surrounding neighborhoods. Since 2015, Divine 9 organizations have collaborated and partnered with CelebrateOne in meaningful ways to support families in Columbus and Franklin County to ensure our most vulnerable citizens celebrate their first birthday.
We want to thank each and every of The Divine 9 organizations for getting together to raise over $10,000.00 for CelebrateOne. And an extra THANK YOU goes to Alpha Kappa Alpha for raising the most dollars and pushing hard to get us to the finish line. CelebrateOne would not be able to reach as many moms and families are we do without the support from you.
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In partnership with Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), CelebrateOne will be participating in the fourth annual national Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign, founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
It is a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health. It is also intended to amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions and provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice.
Black Maternal Health Week will take place April 11 –17, 2021, within the month of National Minority Health Month – a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. We are joining dozens of global organizations who are fighting to end maternal mortality globally in advocating the United Nations recognize April 11th as the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights.
The campaign and activities for Black Maternal Health Week serve to amplify the voices of Black mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Activities during BMHW are rooted in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks.
Check out the week of celebration, information and webinars at or link to www.blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw
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We want you to get to know CelebrateOne. Each month in ONE SOURCE, we’ll share a snapshot profile of the dedicated people who make us CelebrateOne to let you know what inspires us and why we are serving our community to help moms and babies. |
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MEET DELORES RICHARDSON
Delores is a Connector Core Community Health Worker and has been serving the CelebrateOne families since 2016. She works with families on the South and Southeast sides of Columbus and is passionate about connecting families to resources that support healthy moms and babies.
She is a Safe Sleep Ambassador trainer, a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (@ncbwcoc), and serves as Chair of the @Far South Columbus Area Commission. She holds a B.S. from Wilberforce University, an HBCU. Beyond her work in the community, Delores is a proud mother, aunt and grandmother.
Though she is in the public less in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, she wants the community to know she is just a phone call or email away! Get a hold of her at 614-914-1921, 614-645-1384, or shoot her an email at darichardson@columbus.gov.
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The local organization named ROOTT (Restoring Our Own through Transformation) is a Black-led reproductive justice organization dedicated to collectively restoring the well-being of Black families.
One of the main services they support is through perinatal doula services.
Typically, a doula provides emotional, physical and social support for pregnant woman while they are giving birth or postpartum. ROOTT's doulas are not only there for the birth but throughout the entire prenatal and extended postpartum period. Check out this recent story about our partner, ROOTT.
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Open Positions at CelebrateOne |
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We are recruiting for our team. Connect families in need to resources that will help further our mission to lower infant mortality in Columbus. To learn more or recommend someone, click here or visit the City of Columbus job website. |
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Virtual Stroller Social on Facebook Live
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 starting at 6:30 p.m.
It’s a great way to get outside with the family or jump on Facebook Live and listen to tips and guidance on good health habits.
Connector Table Talk on Facebook Live
Thursday, April 22, 2021 starting at 1:00 p.m.
Safe Sleep Ambassador Training
Via WebEx: Email questions/sign up to SLPosten@columbus.gov
- April 19th @ 11am
- April 21st @ 2pm
- April 28th @ 2:30pm
South Side and Near East Coalition Meeting via WebEx
Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:30 a.m.–Noon
Contact: Jill Guinan: JEGuinan@columbus.gov
West Coalition Meeting via WebEx
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 10:30 a.m.–Noon
Contact: Sarah Posten: SLPosten@columbus.gov
North Coalition Meeting via WebEx
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 10:30 a.m.–Noon
Contact: Jarrell Black: JTBlack@columbus.gov
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City of Columbus list of resources for residents:
The link highlights resources for COVID-19 crisis.
Video for anyone who has questions about the virus vaccination. https://youtu.be/hhJuYbH3rQY
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If you have referrals or need to get assistance, please get with your Neighborhood Integration Manager or Neighborhood Connector. If you are unsure of who to contact in your neighborhood, email ACJones@columbus.gov.
We are with you and here for our community.
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