Flourish Project - Abingdon,Maternal and Infant Health and Well-being, United Way of Southwest Virginia
Resource Name:Flourish Project - Abingdon,Maternal and Infant Health and Well-being, United Way of Southwest Virginia
Eligibility
N/A
Application process
To learn more about the Flourish Project contact our Flourish Project Coordinators:
Lacey Bishop, Flourish Project Coordinator- NRV: [email protected]
Maddie Wagner, Flourish Project Coordinator, Wise, Dickenson and Norton: [email protected]
Service area
Norton, VA
Radford, VA
Dickenson, VA
Floyd, VA
Giles, VA
Montgomery, VA
Pulaski, VA
Wise, VA
In Southwest Virginia, many expecting mothers face barriers to prenatal care, financial assistance, and social support. The Flourish Project is here to help connect expectant mothers in the counties of Wise, Dickenson, Pulaski, Montgomery, Floyd, and Giles, and the Cities of Norton and Radford, Virginia, to the resources they need for a healthy pregnancy and beyond. The Flourish Project will provide:
Connections to Care
Work to connect expecting mothers with resources for transportation, housing, food, and other essential pregnancy-related expenses.
Financial Assistance
Provide education on maternal and infant health and safety while advocating for better care access in rural communities.
Education & Advocacy
Offer peer support, mentorship, and community connections to reduce isolation and strengthen emotional well-being for healthy mom and baby.
Social Supports
Connect expectant mothers with vital prenatal care, ensuring healthier outcomes for both mom and baby through early support and access to essential resources.
Providing organization
United Way of Southwest Virginia
United Way of Southwest Virginia fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia because they are the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way of Southwest Virginia is driving change in our community by uniting people, businesses, and organizations in order to build strong schools, strong families, and resilient communities.