Women of Color Health Equity Collective - The Collective

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The mission of WOCHEC is to promote the resilience and empowerment of Women of Color to advance health and wellness by building community-capacity and advocating for just policies through evidence-based research and grassroots organizing.

05/29/2026

We are so honored to be here and share these stories! Come visit us at The Intersection.

TODAY! Join us from 5–7 PM for Madres Creando Salud: Galería Comunitaria / Community Gallery Showing 💐🎨Come experience a...
05/29/2026

TODAY! Join us from 5–7 PM for Madres Creando Salud: Galería Comunitaria / Community Gallery Showing 💐🎨

Come experience a powerful evening of art, storytelling, healing, and community at The Intersection in Tower Square, 1500 Main Street, Springfield.

This gallery showing features artwork created by mothers from the Women of Color Health Equity Collective’s Madrina Project. Through a therapeutic storytelling process, Spanish-speaking mothers used art to reflect on and share their personal birthing and postpartum journeys.

This is more than an art exhibit — it is a celebration of lived experience, culture, motherhood, resilience, and the healing power of being seen in community.

📍 The Intersection in Tower Square
1500 Main Street, Springfield
🗓 Today — Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Bring a friend, stop by after work, and help us honor the stories, strength, and creativity of local mothers.

Nuestra historia. Nuestra fuerza.
Our stories. Our strength.

We invite you to join us for a beautiful and powerful community gallery showing centering the stories, healing, and live...
05/22/2026

We invite you to join us for a beautiful and powerful community gallery showing centering the stories, healing, and lived experiences of mothers from the Madrina Project.

Madres Creando Salud: Galería Comunitaria / Community Gallery Showing features artwork created by Spanish-speaking mothers as they reflected on their birthing and postpartum journeys through therapeutic storytelling and art.

This is more than a gallery. It is a space to witness maternal strength, honor culture, uplift healing, and celebrate the power of community.

Join us Friday, May 29th from 5 PM – 7 PM
The Intersection in Tower Square
1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA

Bring a friend, stop by after work, and help us fill the room with love and support for these mothers and their stories.

Nuestra historia. Nuestra fuerza.
Our stories. Our strength.

Please share this post and help us spread the word.

Have you registered yet?✨ Upcoming Lunch & LearnRecognizing Perinatal Mood Disorders: Centering Black and Latine Familie...
05/21/2026

Have you registered yet?

✨ Upcoming Lunch & Learn
Recognizing Perinatal Mood Disorders: Centering Black and Latine Families

Join us for a virtual workshop focused on understanding the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders while centering the lived experiences of Black and Latine birthing people and families.

We’ll explore how anxiety, depression, overwhelm, rage, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, and emotional distress can show up during pregnancy and postpartum — and why culturally responsive support matters.

📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5UJMUrSGQzCNcrliAlmhsw

Join us for Madres Creando Salud: Galería Comunitaria / Community Gallery Showing — a powerful evening of art, storytell...
05/19/2026

Join us for Madres Creando Salud: Galería Comunitaria / Community Gallery Showing — a powerful evening of art, storytelling, healing, and community.

This gallery features artwork created by mothers of the Women of Color Health Equity Collective’s Madrina Project, where Spanish-speaking mothers used art as a therapeutic storytelling tool to reflect on their birthing and postpartum journeys.

Through each piece, mothers share stories of strength, culture, healing, love, and lived experience. This is more than an art showing — it is a celebration of maternal voice, community care, and the power of being seen.

Event Details
Date: Friday, May 29th
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Location: The Intersection in Tower Square
1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA

Come view the artwork, honor the stories of local mothers, and connect with others who believe in culturally rooted maternal health, healing, and community.

Bring a friend, family member, colleague, or anyone who cares about maternal wellness, art, culture, and community.

Nuestra historia. Nuestra fuerza.
Our stories. Our strength.

We are looking forward to being in community work everyone tomorrow at the Springfield Community Baby Shower. The Madri...
05/16/2026

We are looking forward to being in community work everyone tomorrow at the Springfield Community Baby Shower.

The Madrina Project will be there to share about their great work!

Also, It Takes a Village will bring a pop-up Village Closet for families to shop at- clothing newborn-2T, infant gear, books, and more at no cost. Come learn more about their free programming and resources.

It's going to be a beautiful day! 🌞

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, tearful, irritable, or like you’re “not yourself” during pregnancy or postpa...
05/14/2026

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, tearful, irritable, or like you’re “not yourself” during pregnancy or postpartum?

You are not alone — and support is available. 🤎

The Collective Care Center for Perinatal Wellness and Rise Leadership & Coaching are offering two virtual opportunities to support perinatal mental health, postpartum healing, and community care.

✨ Upcoming Lunch & Learn
Recognizing Perinatal Mood Disorders: Centering Black and Latine Families

Join us for a virtual workshop focused on understanding the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders while centering the lived experiences of Black and Latine birthing people and families.

We’ll explore how anxiety, depression, overwhelm, rage, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, and emotional distress can show up during pregnancy and postpartum — and why culturally responsive support matters.

📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5UJMUrSGQzCNcrliAlmhsw

✨ Now Registering: The 4th Trimester Circle
A supportive postpartum therapy group for birthing people adjusting to life after birth.

This free 6-week virtual group offers a caring, judgment-free space to connect with others, learn practical coping tools, and receive support around stress, anxious thoughts, self-doubt, and overwhelm.

🗓️ Wednesday evenings at 6 PM
💻 Virtual
💛 No cost to participate
Facilitated by Bertha Weche

Register here:
form.jotform.com/Collective_FOCS/the-4th-trimester-circle

Please share this with someone who may need support — a new parent, expecting parent, provider, doula, home visitor, lactation professional, therapist, community health worker, or family support worker.

Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to start. This is a place to begin. 🤎

Postpartum Virtual Support GroupPostpartum was never meant to be navigated alone.The 4th Trimester Circle is a 6-week su...
05/11/2026

Postpartum Virtual Support Group

Postpartum was never meant to be navigated alone.

The 4th Trimester Circle is a 6-week supportive postpartum therapy group for birthing people adjusting to life after birth. This group offers a caring, judgment-free space to talk honestly about the emotional ups and downs of postpartum life while learning practical tools to manage stress, anxious thoughts, self-doubt, and overwhelm.

Participants can expect:

• CBT-based coping tools
• Mindfulness and grounding practices
• Guided discussion and reflection
• Support for anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt
• Connection with others who understand the postpartum journey

Group begins Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 PM
Facilitated by Bertha Weche

You deserve support in the 4th trimester. 💜

Register using the QR code on the flyer or through the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/Collective_FOCS/the-4th-trimester-circle

Yesterday, WOCHEC attended the From Relationships to Systems: Building Sustainable Infrastructure for Impactful Communit...
05/09/2026

Yesterday, WOCHEC attended the From Relationships to Systems: Building Sustainable Infrastructure for Impactful Community-University Partnerships conference at the UMass Center in Springfield, MA. The event brought together inspiring leaders and changemakers in the field, including Jessica Bacal, Deborah Keisch, Taina Mitchell, Kwesi Brookins, and Jallicia Jolly.

The conference highlighted the power of collaboration between communities and universities, while emphasizing the importance of leadership, education, and sustainable impact. It was an incredible opportunity to network, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations that drive positive change forward.

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