In spite of COVID-19’s enduring impact, the Breastfeeding Resource Center hosted their annual celebrations of both World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) and Black Breastfeeding Week (BBW). Keeping the safety of their clients in mind, the non-profit organization hosted breastfeeding parents and their babies in virtual gatherings…
2019 Annual Report Reflects Breastfeeding Center’s Client Journey and Support
Here at the Breastfeeding Resource Center, our mission is to provide expert clinical and educational breastfeeding services in order to support our clients through their entire breastfeeding journey. This journey, which is unique to every client, was the focus of our 2019 annual report, detailing…
Rain or Shine, Support for the BRC Remains Strong at the Annual Night in the Garden!
Rain in the forecast didn’t keep friends of the BRC from enjoying a beautiful October evening at the Morris Arboretum in support of the BRC! Thanks to the generous support of those who attended the bash and provided sponsorship and donations, this year’s bash yielded…
No matter what you call it, our BRC Bash is a night NOT to be missed!
The. Bash. What exactly is this “Bash” that they talk about at the Breastfeeding Resource Center? (FYI, the Bash became formally known as A Night in the Garden when it moved to Morris Arboretum last year) I’m still not sure why, but years ago when…
Why I Donate to the BRC
The short answer: I donate so that the non-profit I turned to when I was losing my supply and trying to nurse my 6-month-old son can continue to be there for scared new parents. We all have our own story, and while working with the…
A Year for the Books
Thanks to the generosity of our community and supporters, 2018 was truly one for the books. In our 16th year of service—a major milestone in and of itself—we had a record breaking year. Our IBCLCs continue to help more families reach their breastfeeding goals. Our…
Come Together With #BRC4Babies This Holiday Season for #GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday the Breastfeeding Resource Center is asking our community to come together to support each other and help spread the word about our mission and commitment to supporting breastfeeding families. Entering its seventh year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving celebrated on the…
A Wonderful Night in the Garden for a Great Cause
The Breastfeeding Resource Center continued its celebration of 15 years of service to the community with its annual Bash, on September 13th. Thanks to the thoughtful generosity of those that attended and donated online, the event garnered over $45,000 —the largest amount raised in Bash…
Annual Bash Exceeds Fundraising Goal
We are so excited to share that we exceeded our fundraising goal again this year, raising more than $26,000 at the annual Bash to help support breastfeeding moms and babies and programs for new families in the community. “The moms and babies in our community…