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| The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. |
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2009 Chapter Community Grant Program
Proposals are considered that further the March of Dimes mission, and support national campaign objectives, with the capacity, competence and experience to accomplish project goals and objectives through one of three specific strategies will be accepted.
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MARCH OF DIMES MICHIGAN CHAPTER 2008 COMMUNITY GRANTS
March of Dimes grants help save babies by providing an array of services to populations in great need. The chapter’s Program Services Committee weighs many factors in determining which initiatives to support.
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Pregnancy Workshop
The Pregnancy Workshop is a step-by-step prenatal curriculum that informs women how to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy.
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NICU Family Support
In January 2006, the Michigan joined DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids as part of March of Dimes NICU Family Support. This program helps families and promotes the professional development of NICU staff to promote family centered care.
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Comenzando Bien
Comenzando bien is the March of Dimes prenatal education program for Hispanic women. It was developed in partnership with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and is culturally and linguistically appropriate for Hispanic women. www.nacersano.org
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Stork's Nest
Stork’s Nest is a cooperative project of the March of Dimes and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. that provides prenatal education and incentives for low-income pregnant women.
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Project Alpha
This collaborative project of the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. provides young males with education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax.
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Is now a bad time?
Is now a bad time to ask how much you are spending on prenatal and pregnancy-related health care? Learn about a FREE resource from the March of Dimes that provides pregnancy and wellness information directly through your company Intranet!
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