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Fund the Frontline: Keeping Our Doulas Paid and Families Supported
Why Fund the Frontline? At Chicago Volunteer Doulas (CVD), we know that compassionate birth and reproductive care saves lives. Our Doulas...


CVD Community Baby Shower in Kankakee Brings Joy to Families
JaHana Holloway (L), raffle winner and new parent (center), and Lakeesha Harris (R) celebrate a co-sleeper giveaway at the CVD Baby...


Igbo Walking Tradition: A Cultural Approach to Helping Babies Take Their First Steps
Discovery: Igbo walking tradition, a cultural practice that helps babies take their first steps with community support, joy, and tradition.


Launching the CVD Doula Virtual Library & Honoring Black Birth Work
See the full virtual library right here on CVD Online. follow the link at the end of this blog post. As we move through Black History...


Navigating Birth and Reproductive Justice: What the CVD Community Needs to Know in 2025
In 2025, policy changes challenge birth and reproductive justice. CVD strengthens resources and advocates for equitable care for all.


How Does In-Kind Giving Help CVD?
How Does In-Kind Giving Help CVD? In-kind giving plays a pivotal role in supporting our goal of providing critical resources without the...
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