Miami Valley Organizing Collaborative Official MVOC

05/01/2026

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month!
Join us this May as we honor Preeclampsia Awareness Month, a month-long communication campaign to raise awareness of this life-threatening hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
High blood pressure can happen to any woman in any pregnancy or the postpartum period. It is a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death worldwide.
Join with our team at the Preeclampsia Foundation this May as we educate, empower, and inspire women to take charge of their pregnancy health and "know the symptoms" of preeclampsia.

04/18/2026

MVOC Community of Hope Project Is honoring Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) 2026 from April 11–17, 2026. BMHW was founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) to advance health justice and equity.

The 2026 theme focuses on being "Rooted in Justice & Joy," marking a decade of activism, amplifying Black voices, and addressing the high preventable maternal mortality rate.

Key Aspects of BMHW 2026
Significance: Celebrates 10 years of the movement and highlights that Black women in the US face a maternal mortality rate two to three times higher than white women.
Goals: Drive policy, amplify Black-led perinatal organizations, and improve care quality through prenatal education, doulas, and midwifery care.
Events & Action: Activities include community baby showers, policy discussions, virtual sessions, and, for 2026, special emphasis on joy and community-led health solutions.

The campaign is not only a week of awareness but a sustained effort to improve maternal health equity for Black families.

03/18/2026

Hey mama! Do you know that ABC’s of safe sleep? Join us, this Thursday from 11:00am-1:00pm.

09/19/2025

Join us for a free Community Diaper Give-Away event where families can pick up much-needed diapers for their little ones!

09/19/2025

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Join us for a free Community Diaper Give-Away event where families can pick up much-needed diapers for their little ones!

07/15/2025

Update about the training on August 2nd… Safe Sleep Training will start at 11:00 am and the Car Seat Training will start at 1:00 pm. Free Trainings for Faith and Community Leaders! Please share!

06/05/2025

We are excited to announce that MVOC has a new website!

The Miami Valley Organizing Collaborative (MVOC) is a grassroots nonprofit committed to amplifying the voices of underserved and underrepresented communities. Through education, advocacy, and community-led initiatives, we create solutions that build power and improve quality of life in the Miami Val...

06/04/2025

Join us at one of two events for leaders from all faith traditions. Learn how faith communities can support behavioral health prevention, reduce stigma, and better connect people to treatment and resources. For more information: https://www.prevention-first.org/traininghub/

06/04/2025

Join us at one of two events for leaders from all faith traditions. Learn how faith communities can support behavioral health prevention, reduce stigma, and better connect people to treatment and resources. For more information:

Description An overview, the what and why of LOSS/DOSS Teams (Local Outreach to Su***de Survivors/Drug Overdose Survivor Support), steps taken for the start up process and lessons learned along the way.

05/22/2025

05/08/2025

This is a FREE event for pregnant mothers and new parents of babies one year old and under.