Southern Birth Justice Network

Rebuilding The Future of Birth Justice in Miami

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Help Southern Birth Justice Network Renovate Our Birth & Wellness Center

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Greetings Beloved Community,

We are overjoyed to share that Southern Birth Justice Network (SBJN) has officially closed the deal on the building for our Birth & Wellness Center in Miami-Dade County — a historic milestone made possible by community power and the unwavering belief of partners like The Miami Foundation, Birth Center Equity and Orchid Capital.

This is more than a building. It’s a sacred space where birth is honored, families are nurtured, and community healing takes root.

Now, we’re asking our village to help us to support us on this Give Miami Day by bringing us $10,000 closer to our bigger goal and open the doors of Miami’s first nonprofit  Birth & Wellness Center.

Together, we can build the home that birth justice deserves. 

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Why This Birth Center Matters

Miami-Dade County faces one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in Florida disproportionately affecting Black, Brown, and low-income families. Birthing people encounter disrespect, neglect, and unsafe conditions far too often.

The SBJN Birth & Wellness Center will:

• Provide care from midwives, doulas, and community healers — rooted in cultural humility, love, and safety. 
• Offer affordable prenatal, birthing, and postpartum care for families who deserve dignity and choice. 
• Serve as a training ground for the next generation of Black and Brown midwives and doulas. 
• Host educational workshops on birth justice, breastfeeding, and family wellness. 
• Welcome community members and small business owners as tenants who provide culturally grounded wellness services — from herbalists and bodyworkers to mental health practitioners and nutritionists — ensuring our care remains holistic and accessible. 
• Create economic opportunities by hiring local staff and birth workers from our own communities. 
• Offer a sanctuary — a place where families feel seen, respected, and loved.

This center will be a model for equitable maternal care — by us, for us, and rooted in the belief that liberation begins at birth. 

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A Vision Backed by Community

Our vision has been strengthened by the generous support of The Miami Foundation, who believe in our mission to create a world where all birthing people are safe, respected, and free. SBJN is a proud member of the CREO initiative.

Their partnership is a testament to what’s possible when we invest in community-led solutions that center love, safety, and cultural preservation.

But we can’t do it alone.

Your contribution — no matter the size — helps transform this vision into a reality.