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Why Give?

Restore Birth as Ceremony

Your support helps reclaim Indigenous birthwork traditions and strengthens community-led systems of care rooted in culture, ceremony, and ancestral knowledge.

Build Indigenous-Led Infrastructure

Every donation helps train and employ Indigenous birthworkers, expand community-based services, and create sustainable pathways for Native families to access culturally responsive care.

Invest in Future Generations

Your generosity helps create sustainable careers for Indigenous birthworkers, strengthen family support systems, and improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Native communities.

Our Positive Impact

"…I am so excited to see how Berry Medicine is going to change so many Indigenous woman’s lives in Montana!!…"

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Berry Medicine Native Birthwork Initiative is fiscally sponsored by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, The Montana Coalition (HMHB), a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations made in support of Berry Medicine Native Birthwork Initiative are restricted exclusively to the program's mission and may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.

    Fiscal Sponsor: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, The Montana Coalition (HMHB)
    Tax ID (EIN): 81-0347988

  • Your donation directly supports the work of Berry Medicine Native Birthwork Initiative and helps provide culturally grounded maternal and infant health programs and services for Native families. Contributions may support:

    • Perinatal education and support services

    • Native birthworker and doula initiatives

    • Pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting programs

    • Community outreach and family engagement activities

    • Resource navigation and referral services

    • Training and workforce development for Native birthworkers

    • Efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Native communities

    Donors may also choose how they would like their contribution designated. If there is a specific program, event, training opportunity, family support initiative, or area of need you would like your donation to support, please indicate your preference when making your gift.

  • Absolutely. We welcome individuals who want to support our mission through volunteering, community events, advocacy, fundraising, or sharing professional expertise. Contact us to learn about current opportunities to get involved.ription text goes here

  • Yes. We accept many types of in-kind donations, including baby supplies, educational materials, event support, and other items that benefit Native families and our programs. Please contact us before donating to confirm current needs.n text goes here

  • Yes. Tribute gifts can be made in honor or memory of a loved one. These donations are a meaningful way to celebrate someone's life, recognize a special person, or honor their impact while supporting Native families and communities.