Vital Village Networks

As we look back on an incredible year, we're filled with gratitude for the countless moments that defined 2024. From the vibrant connections made at our national summit to the inspiring leadership and belonging we’ve witnessed across our communities, your unwavering support and collaboration have been at the heart of it all. Thank you, our amazing network, for making this year extraordinary. Here's to continuing our journey together in 2025! #VillageMade

Tailor Coble, from FRESHFARM, joined us for our last NOW webinar of the year, sharing insights on community power, importance of food education in early child care, and more. Listen to the full recording: https://cutt.ly/keVKSA2g and stay tuned for our 2025 NOW #WebinarSeries.

Tune intoEpisode 3 of In The Arena with NOW podcast, where we are joined by Dominique Bellegarde, Community Advocate, Birth Specialist, and Founder of D. Legacy Pace Setters, who reflects on the ripple effect of building community power by inviting others into the “circle.” Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/eHfag6kR

This #GivingTuesday, our goal is to spread generosity with the highest participation of our network, regardless of amount or type of service. Together, we are more than the sum of our individual efforts. Help us reach our goal by giving as little as $5 or by sharing our campaign with your network. Give Together, Give Today: https://lnkd.in/eCVXZW5Z

Have you registered for our final NOW webinar? We hope you can join us today, Thursday, December 5 at 1pm ET for Building Community Power through Food and Education Systems Transformation. Register: https://cutt.ly/neQqRTeC

Join us at the December Network Connection Meeting for an exciting evening of celebration as we honor five extraordinary community members who have been selected to receive the 2024 Vital Village Networks Unsung Hero Awards! This hybrid event will be held on Monday, 12/16 at 5:30 pm ET. We hope to see you there! Register - https://cutt.ly/DecNCM2024

This holiday season, we’d like to give thanks to our entire network for your unwavering support and dedication to building healthier, more connected, and equitable communities for children and families. GivingTuesday is exactly 1 week away and we’d like to invite you to join this movement for collective generosity. Learn more: link in bio.

GivingTuesday is right around the corner and this year, our goal is to reach our highest participation ever. Your contribution, regardless of amount or type of service, is vital to the power of our collective. Our Together, We Thrive campaign embodies our shared commitment to uplift one another, recognizing that we’re all part of a larger community of change-makers. Join us in building healthier, more connected, and equitable communities for children and families. Give Together, Give Today: https://lnkd.in/eCVXZW5Z

Join the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition this Thursday, November 21, from 12-1 PM ET for an inspiring session with Shenell Ford, IBCLC, CPE, of the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition! Shenell will introduce "H.E.A.L.S. on Wheels", an innovative mobile perinatal support initiative by Springfield H.E.A.L.S. Learn how the Boobie Bus is breaking barriers, bringing culturally reflective lactation care directly to communities, and creating a more equitable future for families. Don't miss this opportunity to explore how we can work together to expand access to inclusive and compassionate perinatal care! Register - https://cutt.ly/BBC2024

Join us for the November Scholar Support Night: Community Scholars Study Session Roundtable! Whether you're preparing for the CLC, CBS, or IBCLC exam or navigating an online lactation course, connect with peers on November 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET to share resources, ask course-related questions, exchange study tips, and enjoy a round of lactation jeopardy. We invite you to share this opportunity with your network! Register - https://cutt.ly/SSN2024