For The Village is a not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing birth outcomes for mothers and babies in the Black community in response to the alarming rates of infant and maternal mortality within Black communities. We aim to conquer our goals by raising awareness, developing Black birth workers, and facilitating the provision of specific birth services by Black birth workers within Black communities.

In the United States a Black baby is 2-3 times more likely to die before reaching their first birthday compared to a white baby. A Black woman is 3 to 4 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or labor complications compared to a white woman. Providing informed, genuine, empowering, and evidenced-based support to Black families during the peri-natal period will make a difference with these statistics. When these services are provided to Black families by Black birthworkers we have the potential to make an even bigger impact.

Village Wonderland is a winter festival celebrating the impact of For The Village and raising awareness of their mission. Family friendly and community centered, all are invited to enjoy live music, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, face painting, and story time. Join our Village on December 10 between 10 AM and 2 PM at Factory Obscura. Admission to Village Wonderland is free. General Admission to the Mix Tape art exhibit at Factory Obscura is $20 per person, and $5 of every GA entry during the event will be donated back to For The Village.