IMPACT
What we’ve achieved together so far
Making a Difference
We are proud of the milestones weʼve achieved and even more energized for whatʼs to come. Hereʼs a snapshot of our progress so far.
1,500+
People supported
500+
Hours of peer-based
programming
80+
Birth workers in
our care network
22k+
Essential items
Distributed in 2025
$137k
of cash aid distributed to families impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires
What families tell us
The numbers only tell part of the story. Parents also share how our support has helped them feel more stable and connected during a vulnerable time.
100%
of eligible families funded
86%
of participants strongly agreed our support groups built community
100%
of skill-building participants improved their abilities
100%
of border community mothers connected to essential care
100%
would recommend our support groups to others
“I arrived destroyed and very weak. Knowing that I was alone and having left my family made me feel very fragile. But now, after 10 months, I have changed entirely. Iʼm a mature person knowing that I have myself and that I alone am my own family.”
‒ Ana, New Parent and Program Participant, Tijuana.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: CASH ASSISTANCE
When a crisis hits, families need resources. Fast.
Our cash assistance program delivers direct, flexible funds to postpartum families facing urgent challenges like wildfire displacement or housing instability. Thereʼs no red tape, no unnecessary paperwork, and no judgment.
How it works
We believe the people we serve are the experts on their own lives. This program puts that belief into practice.
Fast Qualification
Families apply online and receive an answer within 48 hours.
Trust-Based
Parents decide how to use the funds on everyday expenses (rent, diapers, gas, etc). No questions asked.
Crisis Activated
We launch quickly in response to disasters and emergencies.
CASH ASSISTANCE: BY THE NUMBERS
93
families supported directly during the Eaton wildfire response
$500 - $1000
assistance per family, per grant cycle
47%
of recipients are single parents navigating crisis and postpartum alone
50%
of applicants applied more than once, a sign of impact and ongoing trust
90
day cycles of funding that allow for responsive, evolving support
“The cash aid was instrumental in helping us move forward after the Eaton fires. We used the money to help replace baby items that had been smoke-damaged. Our baby came in February, and we had everything she needed to thrive. So many tears of gratitude have been shed.”
‒ Lauren, Cash Assistance Recipient, Altadena
Help us reach even more families
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: MAMAS AT THE BORDER
Postpartum care when home is far away
When mothers flee danger while pregnant or with newborns, they face an impossible journey. Our Mamas at the Border program provides comprehensive support to migrant mothers and birthing people in Tijuana who are navigating pregnancy, birth, and early parenting while seeking asylum. We recognize that displacement during such a vulnerable time requires care that respects each family’s strength and resilience.
OUR APPROACH
Trauma-informed
All services are designed with an understanding of migration trauma and loss
Community-led
Programming guided by mothers’ voices and cultural wisdom
Comprehensive care
From birth supplies to therapy to legal aid connections
Trust-based relationships
Building safety and dignity in uncertain circumstances
MAMAS AT THE BORDER: BY THE NUMBERS
85
mothers and 174 children received support in the first year
21
pregnant mothers cared for through the program
17
single parents cared for through the program
344
Hours of group/individual therapy, education and peer support sessions
100%
percent of participants connected to essential prenatal and postpartum care
What we Provide
Essential supplies (birth kits, postpartum care items, diapers, hygiene products)
Group and individual therapy sessions
Parenting education and skills workshops
Birth support through local midwives and ancestral medicine practitioners
Legal aid connections and systems navigation support
Community room for gathering, sharing stories, and building connections
“The 4th Trimester program has helped me so much. The teacher teaches us so much, she’s really supportive, and she’s so kind. I’m really grateful for everything.”
‒ Celia, Mamas at the Border, Tijuana
