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Ida Mae
Patterson Center Uzazi Village founded the Ida Mae Patterson Center for Maternal & Infant Wellness in 2021 to offer community-embedded group prenatal care to support Black and Brown childbearing families. Apply to be a Care Participant Join us for the
Black Infant Mortality
Awareness Walk Join us for the 12th annual BIMAW, where we gather to shine light on the urgent reality of Black infant mortality and to uplift the work being done to change outcomes. Learn More and Register for the Walk Important Update
from Uzazi Village Learn about changes occurring that we're making to sustain the work we provide for our community. The biggest change is coming to the Ida Mae Patterson Center. Learn More

Who We Are

Uzazi Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization
in Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to improving maternal and
infant health, with a focus on Black and Brown families.

The organization provides culturally relevant prenatal
and postnatal support through group care, doula education support,
childbirth education, and other assistance programs, including
a clothing boutique and diaper distribution.

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What We Do

Uzazi Village offers free infant through maternity clothing items from the Uzazi Clothing Boutique, empowered and informative childbirth education courses, group prenatal care services through the Ida Mae Patterson Center, affordable women's healthcare services on Community Care Days, and so much more.

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Advocate

We are dedicated to improving health inequities for Black and Brown birthing families.
ADVOCATE WITH US
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Educate

We believe education is one of the most important tools in supporting families.
GET EDUCATED
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Nurture

Childbearing people deserve to feel nurtured, especially as we bring new life into the world.
NURTURE NEW BEGINNINGS
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Empower

When you feel empowered throughout pregnancy and postpartum, everything feels better.
FEEL EMPOWERED
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Support

When you support Uzazi Village, you support
families in YOUR community.
SUPPORT THE WORK

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