Ma Mom Advocates

03/19/2026

Dear Friend,

It has been a couple years since we last wrote and would like to share where we are and where we’re going. In 2024, we obtained our 501(c)(3) status, officially becoming federally recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, which enabled us to begin applying for grant opportunities. In 2025, we were awarded $15,250 in total grants from the Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Trencadis Foundation, and Cape Cod 5 to pilot MAMA’s advocacy program in Barnstable County.

In 2026, our main goals are to sustain our operations in Barnstable County, expand to an additional county in Massachusetts, and undergo strategic planning. Currently, we are seeking funding for general operating costs - typically not covered by grants - in order to sustain our work. Our Annual Appeal will begin in March for Women’s History Month, through April for Black Maternal Health Week, and end in May on Mother’s Day. We would greatly appreciate a donation of any size to reach our goal of $10,000. Make your tax deductible donation today through Zeffy: bit.ly/4rtnqNO and join our virtual Grounding Hour on April 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm during Black Maternal Health Week: bit.ly/MAMA-GroundingHour421.

Your donation will help us provide support to birthing people in Massachusetts so they can raise the next generation. For more information and to get involved, please contact us at [email protected].

With gratitude,

Mariah Sabir & Katie Riconda
MA Mom Advocates (MAMA) Co-Founders

09/16/2025

MA Mom Advocates (MAMA) is deeply grateful for the generous donation of $2,500 from the Cape Cod Foundation to support our maternal health initiatives across Barnstable County.

09/16/2025

Please join us in welcoming Brian Worrell to the MAMA Board!

Brian Worrell is the Boston City Councilor for District 4, covering Mattapan, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Roslindale, and currently serves as the Chair of the Committee on Ways & Means and the Vice President of the Council. A native of Boston with Caribbean roots, he has a 2-year-old son. Since taking office, he has secured historic capital funding for his district, expanded homeownership opportunities, and advanced the Black and Brown empowerment agenda. Through a budget amendment, he helped secure funding for the city to launch a maternal health grant and his advocacy has ranged from increasing the doula workforce to expanding childcare access.

09/16/2025

Please join us in welcoming Sundé W. Daniels to the MAMA Board!

Sundé (Sunday) W. Daniels, MBA, CLC is a seasoned executive leader with more than 15 years of experience in healthcare innovation, public health strategy, and organizational transformation. She currently serves as Managing Director of the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice at Tufts University School of Medicine, where she helps lead national efforts to eliminate maternal health inequities and improve outcomes for Black birthing people and other underserved communities.

In her role, Sundé has been instrumental in shaping statewide and national maternal health policy, including contributing to the passage of Massachusetts’ Maternal Health Equity Act and serving on the Massachusetts Maternal Health Initiatives: Maternal Health Task Force. She is widely recognized for her ability to bring together diverse stakeholders—academic leaders, policymakers, healthcare providers, and community partners—around a shared vision of equity and systemic change.

Her career spans leadership roles across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and academia, with partnerships that include Pfizer, Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and Harvard University. Beyond her professional achievements, Sundé is deeply committed to advancing equitable, community-driven solutions in maternal and reproductive health and to supporting organizations, like MAMA, that center families in their vision for better care and healthier futures.

09/16/2025

08/30/2025

What a fun day making community connections at the Summer Festival, and our babies even helped with set-up! Thank you for having us 🥰

08/29/2025

Please join us in welcoming Kate Lena to the MAMA Board!

Kate Lena, MPH, is a passionate public health professional with over fifteen years working in the substance use, harm reduction, and reproductive health fields. She strives to create opportunities of leadership and inclusion for people who are oftentimes omitted from the conversation. She currently works at JSI, Inc as a Senior Technical Associate and focuses primarily on substance use and harm reduction projects. Kate currently serves on the MA Attorney General’s Office Advisory Council on Substance Use.

Kate has a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She served with Americorps coaching soccer and creative writing in Boston, and with the Peace Corps focusing on sexual and reproductive health in Nicaragua.

Kate lives on Cape Cod with her partner and three kids. She has personal experience with pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety, and labor challenges, which inspires her to connect with other people who have gone through similar situations and drives her to advocate for increased support systems. Kate loves to run, cook, travel, and spends as much time outside in the woods and by the water as possible.

08/27/2025

We can’t wait for Summer Festival this Saturday, August 30 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Hyannis Village Green! 🐚☀️🌴

Rachael Lovely, our wonderful Advocate will be there to connect with moms, parents, and families. 🤎🩷❤️

❓About to have a baby and need more info on paid parental leave or help finding a doula? Just had a baby and looking for a therapist or support group? Had a change in your insurance and need help searching for doctors or pediatricians? Back to school or work and need help finding childcare options? WE GOT YOU! ❓

We support moms during their pregnancy and postpartum journey, and look forward to meeting and supporting YOU! 🤗

Bring your kids, enjoy some bubbles, we’ll see you there! 🫧

Thank you to our current funders for your ongoing support of our work in community.

08/08/2025

MAMA, HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

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A free service through your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

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EMAIL US: [email protected]
OR COMPLETE A CONTACT FORM: www.mamom.org
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Thank you to the and the for your ongoing support.

06/24/2025

🌟 We are deeply honored to receive a grant from the Trencadís Foundation! 🙏🏽✨

Rooted in values of compassion, justice, and healing, Trencadís supports nonprofits that uplift the dignity of every person and help build stronger, more connected communities.

This generous award will support our work on Cape Cod, helping us expand postpartum and maternal support services in underserved areas. These funds will allow us to reach more families across the Outer Cape, including Mashpee and beyond, with vital care and resources.

We’re truly grateful to the Trencadís Foundation for believing in our mission and joining us in this important work. 💛