Organize, purchase or solicit in-kind donations for gratitude gifts and meals to send to healthcare providers, nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, hospitality workers, lactation consultants, etc. who are serving moms, babies and families during the COVID-19 crisis.

This how-to guide includes tutorials for making cloth mask coverings as a protective measure for COVID-19. Wearing a mask is an additive protective measure and should not impact the need to continue social distancing and for individuals to follow hand washing guidance.

Join the March of Dimes community Facebook group and become a mentor or mentee. Mentors and mentees will be able to share support, offer advice, connect with families who had similar experiences, and get helpful resources and information from March of Dimes.

Gather friends and family to participate in any fundraising activity or challenge of your choice. Turn your passion for baking into a bake sale or your love of sports into a charity sporting event. Our list of ideas can help inspire you to come up with your own fundraiser today!

Many of you may be familiar with our March for Babies walk and celebration. If you don’t have a March for Babies event in your community and want to raise awareness for March of Dimes, consider hosting your own March Your Way event! This extraordinary volunteer-led event allows you to bring together your family, friends, neighbors, local businesses, schools, places of worship, etc. who share your commitment to helping every mom and every baby for generations to come. For more information and to sign up, visit March Your Way.

Leverage your leadership, experience and network to support the health of all families by committing to a longer-term volunteer role. Volunteer Leaders support our work at the local and/or national levels through Market Boards, Event Leadership and professional committee roles in Maternal and Child Health or Advocacy. Please connect with us to learn more about these challenging and rewarding volunteer leadership opportunities and the requirements to be considered.