The BLACK Collaborative

The BLACK Collaborative The BLACK Collaborative Inc.

is a Black-led maternal-infant health and community wellness organization committed to advancing health equity, strengthening family well-being, and uplifting Black voices across Cincinnati and beyond.

Join us June 10 for the Mobile Community Care Closet Pop-Up at Villages at Roll Hill β€” a community-based event offering ...
05/29/2026

Join us June 10 for the Mobile Community Care Closet Pop-Up at Villages at Roll Hill β€” a community-based event offering family essentials and connections to health resources.

Free and open to all.
πŸ“ Villages at Roll Hill, Cincinnati
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Learn more and RSVP: https://wix.to/L4siPK0

Community-based pop-up offering family essentials and health resource connections.

I am super excited to finally share that The BLACK Collaborative received a grant from Greater Cincinnati Foundation / C...
05/26/2026

I am super excited to finally share that The BLACK Collaborative received a grant from Greater Cincinnati Foundation / City Of Cincinnati Government to strengthen our BLACK MOTHER Collective Impact model to provide care navigating for the families we serve!

We are growing and will be introducing our Community Health Worker Supervisor soon…!

πŸ₯˜πŸ–€ HELP US FEED FAMILIES β€” FOOD BOX DONATIONS NEEDED πŸ–€πŸ₯˜The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is raising funds to provide food box...
05/21/2026

πŸ₯˜πŸ–€ HELP US FEED FAMILIES β€” FOOD BOX DONATIONS NEEDED πŸ–€πŸ₯˜

The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is raising funds to provide food boxes for families through our Mobile Community Care Closet & Health Access Pop-Up Series.

At our first event, food support was one of the top needs identified by families β€” and we want to make sure no family leaves without access to food, care, and dignity.

Your donation helps us provide:
πŸ₯¬ Fresh produce
πŸ₯« Shelf-stable food items
πŸ‘ΆπŸΎ Family-friendly food support
🧼 Hygiene + household essentials when available
🀝 Community-based care navigation

Every dollar helps us show up prepared for families across Cincinnati.

πŸ“ Supporting families at:
Shelton Gardens | Villages at Roll Hill | Winton Terrace | Stanley Rowe Towers

πŸ’› Donate today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-black-families-protect-moms-and-babies

This is more than a food box β€” it’s care, relief, and community protection.

Please donate, share, and help us support Black families, moms, babies, and caregivers. πŸ–€

🌟Donate to The BLACK Collaborative Inc.! 🌟Black families continue to face disproportionate barriers to safe pregnancy, postpartum care, and infant feeding supportβ€”especially during times of crisis, extreme weather, and economic instability.The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is a Black-led, communi...

πŸ–€ SHELTON GARDENS β€” THANK YOU FOR SHOWING UP! πŸ–€The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is still celebrating the impact of our Mobil...
05/21/2026

πŸ–€ SHELTON GARDENS β€” THANK YOU FOR SHOWING UP! πŸ–€

The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is still celebrating the impact of our Mobile Community Care Closet & Health Access Pop-Up Clinic at Shelton Gardens Apartments!

This event was more than a resource table β€” it was community care in motion. Together with our partners, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers, we brought health access, prevention, harm reduction, food support, maternal/infant resources, and dignity-centered supplies directly to families where they live.

✨ Event Impact Highlights:
βœ” 40 individuals/families served
βœ” 37 formal check-ins documented
βœ” 14 blood pressure screenings completed
βœ” 69 Narcan kits distributed
βœ” 110 fentanyl test strips distributed
βœ” 37 medication disposal bags distributed
βœ” 25 food box requests documented
βœ” 28 diaper/pull-up packs prepared
βœ” 76 hygiene, household, postpartum, and infant care items/kits distributed

We also identified important community needs around food access, maternal and infant support, mental wellness, chronic disease prevention, and household stability β€” reminding us why bringing care directly into residential communities matters.

A special thank you to our partners and supporters, including:
🩺 AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio
πŸ’Š Hamilton County Public Health– Project DAWN
πŸ–€ A1 Stigma Free Coalition
πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈ Delta Eta Eta Chapter Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

…and every sponsor, vendor, volunteer, and donor who helped make this possible.

This is what health equity looks like: prevention, access, trust, and community care β€” all in one place.

Next stop: Villages at Roll Hill! πŸšπŸ–€

05/11/2026

Shelton Gardens was a huge success, huge thanks to our partner AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio and Delta Eta Eta Chapter for trusting the mission and vision for improving access to care in Greater Cincinnati. Thank you to our sponsors United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Interact for Health, The Center for Closing the Health Gap, Hamilton County Public Health and A1 Stigma Free Coalition .

πŸ–€ BLACK MOTHERS IN CINCINNATI β€” YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS πŸ–€Did you give birth within the last year?Do you live in Cincinna...
05/11/2026

πŸ–€ BLACK MOTHERS IN CINCINNATI β€” YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS πŸ–€

Did you give birth within the last year?
Do you live in Cincinnati?

Did you intend to breastfeed, attempt to breastfeed, exclusively breastfeed, combination feed, pump, or have any breastfeeding experience at all?

We want to hear from you.

This community research study explores how neighborhoods, housing, transportation, safety, and community resources shape infant feeding experiences among Black families in Cincinnati.

πŸ“Έ Participate in a paid community research study
πŸ—£ Share your experiences through conversation + photos

πŸ’΅ Receive up to $100 compensation

Complete the informed consent and interest form here:

https://forms.gle/CM4nhaK8S22Xkh2p7

Please share with a mother who should see this πŸ’›

You are invited to take part in a research study about how neighborhood and environmental factors influence infant nutrition and breastfeeding experiences among Black mothers. This form is part of a process called β€œinformed consent” to allow you to understand this study before deciding whether t...

πŸ“£ PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A COMMUNITY RESEARCH STUDY πŸ“£Are you a Black/African American mother living within the Cincinna...
05/10/2026

πŸ“£ PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A COMMUNITY RESEARCH STUDY πŸ“£

Are you a Black/African American mother living within the Cincinnati city limits who has given birth within the past 12 months?

You are invited to participate in a Walden University research study exploring how neighborhoods, housing, transportation, safety, and access to resources shape infant feeding and breastfeeding experiences among Black families in Cincinnati. https://forms.gle/VTYePmcE5929yRxh7

πŸ–€ Your lived experience matters.
This study centers Black mothers as experts of their own experiences.

Participation Includes:
βœ” A 60–90 minute interview
βœ” A Photovoice activity (taking 5–10 photos over 2–3 weeks)
βœ” A reflection discussion about your experiences and photographs

πŸ’΅ Participants will receive $100 total compensation:
β€’ $50 after the interview
β€’ $50 after the reflection discussion

The study is being conducted by:
Dr. Natashia L. Conner, PhD, MPhil, MS, IBCLC
Walden University

To learn more or see if you qualify:
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“± (513) 403-2411

Please feel free to share this opportunity with eligible mothers and community networks.

04/24/2026

πŸ“£ LAST CALL: VENDORS NEEDED – SHELTON GARDENS (MAY 8)

πŸ–€ The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is preparing for our Mobile Community Care Closet & Health Access Pop-Up on Friday, May 8th and we have a few remaining vendor spots available!

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πŸ“ Event Details

Shelton Gardens Apartments
πŸ“… May 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
πŸ•˜ Setup begins at 9:00 AM

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πŸ’Ό Vendor Opportunity – $150 (Reduced Rate)

We are opening a limited number of last-minute vendor spots for organizations that want to engage directly with the community.

Please Note:
β€’ Vendors must bring their own table and chairs
β€’ Must provide resources, education, or community services (no sales-only vendors)
β€’ Estimated reach: 75–100 families

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🎯 Ideal Vendors

βœ” Health & wellness organizations
βœ” Mental health & social services
βœ” Nutrition / food education
βœ” Family & youth services
βœ” Community-based nonprofits

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πŸ’› Why Show Up?

β€’ Direct access to families in a high-need community
β€’ Opportunity to build trust and visibility
β€’ Be part of a coordinated, equity-centered health initiative

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⚠️ Spots are VERY limited and will be confirmed first come, first served

πŸ“§ Email: [email protected]
Subject: Shelton Gardens Vendor Spot

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πŸ’¬ We’re days away β€” if you’ve been thinking about it, this is your moment to show up for the community.

04/23/2026

🚨 URGENT COMMUNITY NEED 🚨
We are currently working to support a mother who is 33 weeks pregnant with two young children under the age of 5 who is in immediate need of emergency housing.
We are actively seeking:
– Family shelters with availability
– Maternal or perinatal housing programs
– Rapid rehousing or crisis placement resources
This is a time-sensitive situation, and we are prioritizing safe, stable placement that can support both the mother and her children.
If you have leads, connections, or resources, please comment below or message us directly.
Please share to help us reach the right support quickly.
β€” The BLACK Collaborative Inc.

Big news: The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is now an official Community Care Agency (CCA) partner with Healthcare Access Now...
04/23/2026

Big news: The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is now an official Community Care Agency (CCA) partner with Healthcare Access Now (HCAN) HUB. This means stronger care navigation, deeper community trust, and better support for families across Cincinnati. Read how this partnership will reshape access to care and connect more families to the resources they need: https://wix.to/YUhG5wV

Access to care means more than just visiting a doctor. It means building trust, connecting families to the right resources, and breaking down barriers that keep people from thriving. The BLACK Collaborative Inc. has taken a big step forward by becoming an official Community Care Agency (CCA) partner...

BIG NEWS: The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is now an official Walden University practicum & DrPH field experience site! πŸš€We'...
04/20/2026

BIG NEWS: The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is now an official Walden University practicum & DrPH field experience site! πŸš€

We're proud to support the next generation of public health leaders through hands-on practica and field experiences that advance community health equity. Read more about this exciting partnership and what it means for students and communities: https://wix.to/0Tc0z7X

BIG NEWS: The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is Now an Official Walden University Practicum & DrPH Field Experience Site!

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Cincinnati, OH
45202

Telephone

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