Midwives Give Everyday
As a midwife, “giving Tuesday” means spending the day (Tuesday, in this case) at a birth instead of the appointments I had previously planned- maybe missing a parent-teacher conference at my child’s school. “Giving Tuesday” means the year my wedding anniversary fell on a Tuesday but I didn’t make dinner plans because I still had one client that was 41 weeks and ready to pop. “Giving Tuesday” happens when I’m at a birth all night Monday night, and I know that nothing is going to be accomplished on Tuesday because I’m going to be sleeping or incoherent from lack of sleep.
How many Tuesdays have I given? How many Tuesdays has the collective body of midwives in Georgia given? I don’t know, because when you are called to do the work, you simply do it no matter what day of the week it is. The work gives you life, the most fulfilling job possible.
It’s time to have a Giving Tuesday for midwives in Georgia.
We are working tirelessly to fight for Georgia families’ rights to birth safely and on their own terms. We are protecting sacred moments like the one pictured above. We need funds to pay for educational resources, lobbying at the Georgia State Capitol, and expenses related to advocating for Georgia families and Certified Professional Midwives. Here’s how you can give this Giving Tuesday:
Buy Cool Stuff!
We are excited to launch a short campaign of t-shirts designed by a local midwife and her artist daughter! 100% of the proceeds of these high-quality shirts/tanks/hoodies/sweatshirts go to us!!!
Participate in our Online Auction!
The auction goes live on December 7th at Bidding Owl, but for now, you can check out what is up for grabs on the Facebook Page. Date night experiences, family photo shoots, artwork, and more! What can you contribute? House cleaning services? Hair cuts? Tattoos? C’mon! We know you’ve got something to GIVE! Email hb717auction@gmail.com with questions.
There are some great items that will be available just in time for Christmas!
Sing!
We are super grateful to Music Together for offering special Holiday Sing-a-Longs for your little ones to benefit Georgia midwives and birthing families! Check out one of the dates below! Visit Music Together and scroll all the way down to the FUNdraiser options in Vinings.
Simply Make a Donation
Donations through this website are accepted through Paypal. We are a 501(c)6 organization. This status enables us to use your donation for lobbying purposes, but is not tax deductible. To set up recurring donations or to request a tax deductible option for amounts greater than $150, please email nacpmga@gmail.com.
To pay by check, please make checks payable to Georgia State NACPM Chapter Inc, and mail to 1506 Blackspruce Ct, Lilburn, GA 30047
However you are able to give to support midwifery in Georgia, we are super grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you so much for your support, your time, and whatever resources you can share to ensure healthy birth options for Georgia families.
Peace,
Missi Burgess, CPM
President, Georgia State Chapter NACPM