Dear Friends;

With the close of 2009 coming soon, we reflect upon another incredible year with thousands of lives changed by the support of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County.  Each and every day, we are grateful for the opportunity we have to help the women, children and families in our community. We work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the knowledge and resources they require, thereby empowering them to live the best life they can.

Thanks to the dedicated Board of Directors and staff of HMHB of Broward, hundreds of babies were born with a healthy start to life; women battling maternal depression received counseling to effectively nurture and bond with their baby; children were spared from abuse and neglect because their parents were taught effective parenting and relationship building skills; and most importantly, we continued to save the lives of our little ones by reducing the risks of prematurity and addressing issues of preventable infant death. And in the unfortunate circumstances where babies’ lives were cut short, we were there to help them with burial expenses and emotional support for the family.

The work we do is vital to the success of our home – Broward County.  Home is what you make of it and we are making it the best it can be for you and your neighbors. I hope the spirit of giving will move you to find your place in making our county a better place to live.  As you and your family prepare to gather for this holiday season, take time to appreciate what you have and ask yourselves, what have we done to make a difference in the lives of others? Become involved and give whatever you can – through time, money or expertise – every person can make a difference!

Wishing you and your family a cheerful holiday season,