05/29/2026
💜 As Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who continues supporting the work of Ardyn Hope and the I AM ME Initiative.
This month reminded us of the importance of creating spaces where mothers feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered.
Earlier this month, we were honored to host our I AM ME Mother’s Day Luncheon, “The Bold, The Beautiful, and Becoming: Navigating Maternal Mental Health.”
The event brought together mothers, advocates, community leaders, and supporters for an afternoon centered on healing, connection, self-advocacy, and wellness.
Together, we shared meaningful conversations about maternal mental health, heard powerful stories of resilience, celebrated motherhood, and strengthened community connections.
A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Monika Robinson, whose message about owning your story reminded us that healing often begins when we embrace every part of our journey. We are also grateful to poet Marcine Moore, whose moving spoken word presentation honored the strength, resilience, and beauty of motherhood.
As we continue our Maternal Mental Health & Equity Initiative, we remain committed to expanding access to education, support, advocacy, and healing-centered programming for mothers and families throughout our community.
We are grateful for every volunteer, donor, community partner, supporter, and family who walks alongside us in this work.
Special thanks to our sponsors and community partners who helped make this event possible.
Together, we are building stronger communities rooted in healing, hope, connection, and empowerment.
