Willow Tree Family Center

“Office sponsorship 9,265 total 9,265”

“Expenses advertising expense 343 office expenses 599 it & contract services 473 interest expense 6,317 insurance expense 3,437 repairs and maintenance 6,377 paypal fees 392 groups - food & beverage 48 other expenses 22 total 18,008”

“Escrow account 12,512 8,793 total 12,512 8,793”

“Note payable - 1141 n. Pine st. 182,286 174,763”

“The mission at willow tree family center is to grow strong, empowered families by providing support groups and educational services for pregnancy, birth and beyond. By focusing on the family as a system and providing access to evidence-based resources and holistic care, we will support healthy informed confident families. Provide a center to the community with a calming atmosphere to grow strong, flourishing families that support each other.”

“Approximately 400 women and men participated in willow tree peer support groups, for over 1,700 sessions. Majority of parents attend several groups over time to engage in varied support benefit to cope and grow through the postpartum period.”

“A first of its kind program in the mid-michigan region, the black breastfeeding sisterhood. This group is the first of its kind in mid- michigan to specifically work with black women to reduce the racial disparity in breastfeeding rates among this demographic.”

“Planned and executed the greater lansing baby fair expo. This annual event touts approximately 1,500 attendees at the fair and community objectives of willow tree family center were met. These community education objectives consisted of the following: educate participants for the purpose of improving birth outcomes and reduce infant mortality rates by addressing immediate and long-term needs facing greater lansing residents through on- site medical care screenings and introductions to health programming in our community. Encourage healthy lifestyles by disseminating information and connecting families to resources regarding topics such as prenatal care, postpartum mood disorders, newborn screening measures, car seat safety, breastfeeding and more. Support optimal development by engaging families with local libraries, play groups, and other community groups as well as assisting families in finding high quality day cares and preschools.”

“Organize community events to promote fellowship and networking of outside interest and organization support groups. These events revolve around film and television screenings, game nights, meetups.”