You are encouraged to apply to the

California Arts Council/Arts Orange County CARES Act Grants Program

for Organizations Serving Communities of Color

Organization Vision 

Shades of Motherhood seeks to address inequities so that healthcare is actually available for  everyone in Spokane regardless of the color of one’s skin. Shades of Motherhood is a movement  and an aspirational vision where: 

● Women of color have access to healthcare and education. 

● Birthing people of colors’ voices in birth and postpartum care are elevated in their own  communities through conversations, peer support, training, and group experiences. ● Community-based doulas are elevated and empowered to help our under-resourced and  harmful healthcare systems through support for birthing people and helping drive  increased awareness.  

Organization Mission 

The Shades of Motherhood Network’s mission is to center Black mothers and other birthing  people of color through education, empowerment, and community so that we can use our  voices, art activism, cultural care and awareness, advocacy, and data collection to eradicate  health inequities.  

The purpose of this grant is to support Black and Brown families through the support of doula's of color in the Spokane, WA community. We want to empower of families by helping them find a doula that can support their prenatal and postpartrum care through the lens of 

ELIGIBILITY:

• Extensive childbirth experience.
• Relevant certification might be required.
• A calming and nurturing presence.
• The ability to answer questions and provide guidance in a non judgemental way.
• A wealth of knowledge on childbirth and pre and post-natal care.
• The ability to remain calm, multitask and provide emotional support.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.