From Conception to Cradle: Embodying Maternal Health Equity

This one-day conference, led by VP of Equity Mimi Gardner, will include breakout sessions on topics such as maternal mental health, lactation, and LGBTQIA health.

Stitching together a story of hope

Calling all individuals to help support maternal health equity!

We’re inviting you to be part of a meaningful project—a Community Quilt for Maternal Health. Each homemade square will represent a story, hope, or message of support for mothers and families in our community.

Your contribution can be:

• A fabric square with a design, word, or symbol that matters to you.
• The fabric square should contain: A short message of encouragement or empowerment
• Artwork that reflects care and equity in maternal health.

This quilt will serve as a powerful visual of our shared commitment to maternal health equity. Once complete, we will present to Governor Maura Healey and/or Mayor Michelle Wu in the spring.

Details on how to participate:

– Each organization should provide one 12” X 12” square, including a 1.5” border with no artwork.

– A wide variety of fabrics are acceptable. Polyester blend or cotton are popular choices. You are welcome to buy materials or reuse an old piece of clothing or table linen.

– Designs can be sewn on or created with fabric markers.

– Organizations are welcome to submit multiple squares.

– Individual artists are also welcome to participate.

Please send squares to:

• Mimi Gardner.
• NeighborHealth, 10 Gove Street, East Boston, MA 02128.

Deadline: All squares are due to Mimi Gardner by Friday, February 27, 2026.

Questions: Contact gardnerm@neighborhealth.com

Let’s stitch together a story of hope and health for all mothers.

Sample fabric square with dimensions: