Movement of Collective Care: Mamatoto Village Capital Campaign
Mamatoto Village seeks your help to sustain our maternal health and perinatal workforce training center in the heart of Ward 7. This space serves as the backdrop in which Black women are empowered and provided with the resources and community they need to thrive as mothers, caregivers, and professionals.
Raised so far. Help us reach our goal of $2M!
Dear Village…
Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
In 2020, amidst a global pandemic, we made a bold and courageous choice to acquire our very own space. This decision not only transformed our own lives but also had a profound and far-reaching impact on the entire community. With a significant investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation and over 800+ donors like you, we opened our doors on June 6, 2022.
Since then, we have celebrated 10 years of providing radical collective care to the DC Area, increased the volume of service delivery to over 450 women and birthing people annually, grown our staff by 16%, and maintained a 0% maternal mortality rate. These are just a few examples of the transformative events that have happened in our home.
Our work is most impactful when care is the responsibility of everyone.
While Black-led organizations hold a distinct position in historically marginalized communities, they have 45% less revenue and 91% less unrestricted net assets than white-led organizations. Not only does this impact capacity, but it hinders sustainability and longevity.
At the beginning of 2022, we obtained a loan to make our dream of establishing a space for offering safe, just, and dignified care for women, birthing people, and their families a reality. To date, we have paid off 50% of our loan, leaving us with $550,000 left to raise by the end of January 2025.
THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
We are calling on our community, donors, supporters, allies, and friends to show up for us as we’ve done for so many over the past decade. Make a gift today that will help Mamatoto Village own the place we call home.
Aza Nedhari, Mamatoto Village Co-Founder & Executive Director
Rena Greifinger, Mamatoto Village Board Member & Capital Campaign Chair
Our Impact
Annually we serve over 450 mamas, babies, and families. Since 2013, Mamatoto Village has supported our community in the following ways:
Birthing people served
Perinatal Health Workers trained
Babies successfully breastfed
Maternal survival rate
Mamatoto Village Community Pillars
Our work exists in the backdrop of statistics that paint a grim picture for Black women and birthing people. We acknowledge the sustained high-intensity trauma and historical disinvestment in Black thriving. Therefore, we seek to re-author stories, set in motion multigenerational legacies and serve as a convener to support efforts of community transformation through social change. Mamatoto Village is birthing the conditions that will foster opportunities for:
- From humble beginnings to a bright future, our space operates at the intersection of equitable care and community support.
- We envision a world of healthy mamas, families, and communities who are supported in cultivating their own legacies.
- We are a mirror that reflects our collective beauty, power and strength. We hold space to nurture the creativity and possibility of future generations to inherit a more justice world.
- This space will continue to strengthen our sense of family and community while deepening our bonds of trust.
- Serving as community stewards and advocates, we continue to grow with and for our communities.
- This space reflects our investment in a multi-generational approach to radical family and community care that creates pathways for healing and abundance.
Learn About Our Home
Located .5 miles from the Minnesota Ave Metro, our new facility is centrally located in Ward 7. 4315 Sheriff Road NE is spacious at approximately 5400 sq. ft, and will include:
- Full spectrum midwifery clinic, including two examination rooms and an open office for clinical perinatal providers
- 3 Private client meeting rooms
- Lactation Suite
- Large admin space for Mamatoto staff
- Multi-purpose conference room to host workforce training, large team meetings, and in-person support group sessions
- Demonstration Kitchen
- 450 sq ft Mama-Baby closet
| Amount | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Clinical Space Design/Build | |||
| Architecture/Design | $89,342 | ||
| Construction | $1,199,356 | ||
| HVAC Replacement | $25,000 | ||
| Furniture | $126,266 | ||
| Technology | $50,000 | ||
| $1,489,964 | |||
| Opening Costs | |||
| Security | $90,000 | ||
| Office move/set up | $10,000 | ||
| $100,000 | |||
| Clinic Costs | |||
| Clinic Supplies | $60,000 | ||
| Clinical Staffing (Year 1) | $500,000 | ||
| $560,000 | |||
| Grand Total | $2,001,703 | ||
Testimonials
“I had both of my babies with Mamatoto VIllage. Being involved with Mamatoto really helped, especially the first time. The birth support, for me, was the most important part. The education on childbirth was especially helpful. I also got a lot of help with social services. Seeing a group of Black women who looked like me, giving back to the community….it’s inspiring. The advice, the day and overnight support definitely helped.”-T.Y
There was a lot of interaction having one of my children with Mamatoto. I shared more and had more social support. The program was structured and it helped me to meet my goals with my delivery. This is the first program I’ve [fully] completed. I was in another program before, but didn’t complete it. I felt less comfortable. It’s important to have this program, offering Black women the kind of support that is usually offered for white women.”– A.G
The moment is now, and the movement is forever.
WE CANNOT DO THIS WORK ALONE.
We know committed collective action is the first step to writing new storylines towards community transformation and sustaining our movement.
You are a part of our community.
This is your chance to make a meaningful and lasting GENERATIONAL IMPACT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! We have taken precautions to ensure that your virtual or physical donation is secure.
Of course! We are grateful for your gift in any manner that you choose to make it. Please make checks payable to Mamatoto Village and write “Movement of Collective Care” on the memo line so we are sure to designate it correctly. Mail checks to 4315 Sheriff Road NE, Washington, DC 20019.
Yes! Please contact us at giving@mamatotovillage.org to discuss ways to make gifts to Mamatoto Village beyond checks or online.
Every dollar counts, and we are thankful you chose to donate to our organization!
You can spread the word about Mamatoto and our Capital Campaign! The more people we can reach, the quicker we can reach our goal of opening up our building to support our Village. Additionally, donations of services and supplies are always welcome; please contact us at giving@mamatotovillage.org to learn more.
Thank you for your commitment to supporting us. You can participate in a peer fundraising group within your community. Please feel free to look through our Peer Fundraising tools attached here, or contact Ashley Richardson at giving@mamatotovillage.org.
We are thrilled that you are interested in peer fundraising! You do not need prior experience, and we can help you with any step of peer fundraising. Use the following peer fundraising tools; feel free to contact us at giving@mamatotovillage.org with any question or concerns.
Yes! We would love to talk more. Please email us at giving@mamatotovillage.org for next steps.
We do have volunteering events throughout the year. To learn more about upcoming opportunities, contact our Engagement and Outreach Manager, Eskedar Girmash at Eskedar@mamatotovillage.org.
We welcome everyone to visit us in our home! Please click here to request a tour.