March
April 2014 | Volume 4, Number 1

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HBP Selected for 2012-2013 Catalog for Philanthropy
HBP Stories of Success
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Volunteer Opportunities with HBP

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HBP WINS PREMIER CARES AWARD!

In January, HBP was selected as one of six finalists for the prestigious Monroe E. Trout Premier Cares Award given to community agencies and health organizations that support people excluded from or under served by the mainstream health delivery system.

ONE TEEN'S STORY"
"HAVING SOMEONE CARE IS PRECIOUS"

By Shawanna B.*

As a child, holidays are magical. However, I never truly understood the struggle of holidays until I became a teen mom.

Work, school, and taking care of my child made it impossible to enjoy Christmas. I had no money and was utterly tired.

This very topic became our discussion one evening at TPEP (Teen Parenting Empowerment Program). I cried as I listened to the other teen moms say that they were going through the same struggle as me.

I was touched even further when Ms. Kahlil, our TPEP Coordinator, said that she has dealt with the same troubles. Then, Ms. Kahlil told us we wouldn't have to worry this year. Our families were going to be sponsored for Christmas.

My heart filled with joy. Little did I know how much my sponsors would come to mean to me ... (read the rest of the story ...)

CONGRATULATIONS! HBP Welcomes New Babies

Join us in congratulating our newest HBP parents and their healthy babies!

Darnisha Thompson
A girl, born 12/15/2013

Marsha Baker
A girl, born 12/20/2013

Rebekah Brown
A boy, born 2/6/2014

Shannon Gregory
A girl, born 2/24/2014

Ravita Murphy
A girl, born 3/6/2014

Shawon McCary
A girl, born 3/8/2014

Dwanna Cobbs
Twins, a girl and boy born 3/14/2014

SPECIAL NEEDS FOR PERENNIAL HOUSE

Perennial House is in need of:

Teen mom and child at Perennial House

Electric mixer
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Paper plates
Plastic cups
Clorox wipes
Lysol spray
Dish detergent
Hand sanitizer
Plastic gloves for cleaning
Mop

Perhaps you (or your organization) can sponsor a collection drive to stock Perennial House with these much-needed supplies. Contact us by email for more information or call (202) 296-2809. Thank you for your generosity!

SPECIAL THANK YOUS TO LOCAL PARTNERS!

Iota Phil Lambda Throws Baby Shower for HBP Moms

Iota Phi Lambda at Perennial House

Iota Phi Lambda (Gamma Chapter, Washington, DC-area) generously provided a baby shower for Healthy Babies Project's teen moms on March 1. Iota Phi Lambda sorority, established by African-American women, is dedicated to professional excellence. The group works empowers professional and entrepreneur women from the student to the first-time business owner within our local community.

Multiple Partners Combine Forces to Sponsor HBP Fundraiser

World Bank Youth to Youth (Y2Y), International Monetary Fund Young Professionals (IMFYP), together with members of

JPAOC, IDBYC and IFCPDN joined forces to benefit Healthy Babies Project on Thursday, March 13 at the Dirty Martini. Thank you so much for celebrating with us to help at-risk DC teen moms.

Sponsor Your Own Special HBP Benefit

You and your organization can make a difference for at-risk DC teen parents and their children at your next community event. Healthy Babies Project welcomes your sponsorship. Find out how we can partner together when you contact us!

YOUR GIFT TRANSFORMS DC LIVES ... FAMILIES ... NEIGHBORHOODS

Your financial gifts mean that a pregnant teen has access to food, the opportunity to stay in school, the chance to prevent a second pregnancy, the likelihood of a healthy birth - and more. Just a little helps more than you know.

Join with others to transform the next generation of lives in DC. Giving to HBP is safe, secure, and easy. Please note that your gifts to HBP are tax-deductible. Give now.

Thank you for helping at-risk D.C. women have healthy babies ... and for helping their children an awesome chance for healthy, productive lives.

Healthy Babies Project, Inc.
We help at-risk D.C. families have healthy babies and move out of the cycle of poverty.

4501 Grant Street NE | Washington, DC 20019 | (202) 396-2809 | www.healthybabiesproject.org