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Maternity Care Coalition Awarded Grant, Expands Community Reproductive Health Services In Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA — Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades...

March 22, 2024

Maternal deaths across the nation overwhelmingly impact women of color. ER PRODUCTIONS LIMITED / GETTY IMAGES

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‘We have no time to waste’: Fighting back against the maternal mortality crisis for women of color

By: Justin Sweitzer March 1, 2024 Pennsylvania doesn’t just have a maternal mortality problem – it has a maternal mortality crisis. According to the...

March 7, 2024

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Pennsylvanians Deserve Paid Family Leave

When Maria had her third child she worked as a preschool teacher, earned $10 an hour, and was the primary provider for her family. Maria did not have...

February 27, 2024

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Giving

An Evening with the Advocates Giving Society

In 2023, MCC launched the Advocates Giving Society, our annual giving society recognizing donors who donate $2,500 or more. On November 15, 2023 we...

January 24, 2024

Updates

Winter Reminder from MCC: Don’t Forget to Get Vaccinated!

The recent snow and cold have reminded us that winter is here! With winter comes a higher likelihood of contracting and spreading illness. Luckily...

January 24, 2024

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Caps Off to the Newest Montco Mamas Doula and Perinatal Community Health Workers!

MCC has over 20 programs and initiatives that work with families in Pennsylvania and Delaware. One initiative based in Montgomery County, called...

January 24, 2024

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Part of the Puzzle: Reflecting on the Birth Justice Philly Summit

On October 26, representatives from MCC joined other birth workers, advocates, and legislators from Philadelphia for the inaugural Birth Justice...

January 24, 2024

Staff Stories

Clare's Story

Clare Hughes, MCC's Senior Director of Administrative Operations, found MCC shortly after giving birth to her first child. After experiencing a...

December 18, 2023

Giving

Your Support Matters: A Conversation with Ebony Staton, Board President

There are many reasons to support Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), and many ways to become connected with our work, including a year-end donation . MCC...

December 15, 2023

Updates

Our Impact in 2023

As the Research and Evaluation team, we view ourselves as a bridge to bring the community voice into research. By working closely with program staff...

November 29, 2023