Community partners are coming together to support women, mothers, expectant parents and families during the upcoming Women’s & Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower. The free community event will take place Saturday, October 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC 29605.

Hosted through a collaboration among Bon Secours, New Horizon Family Health Services, G.A.C.E., and the NAACP Greenville Branch #5522, the event is designed to improve access to maternal health information, wellness resources, and parenting support while celebrating and uplifting families in the community.

Attendees will have access to a variety of educational opportunities and demonstrations focused on maternal, infant and women’s health, including car seat safety demonstrations, infant and adult CPR demonstrations, lactation education, mental health and self-care resources, evidence-based nutrition education, access to local midwives and doulas as well as reproductive health education.

The Bon Secours mobile mammography unit will also be on site. Anyone who wishes to take advantage of its services at the event should call 864-546-8712 to pre-register. The event will also feature community vendors, food, giveaways and family-friendly activities.

“Access to health education and community resources can make a significant difference in the lives of women and families,” said Miranda Lilley with Bon Secours Community Health. “This event brings together trusted partners to provide practical information, essential resources and support for individuals at every stage of their health journey.”

The event will also feature a Community Baby Shower. Between now and October 23, organizers will be collecting donations of new or gently used baby items for that initiative. Requested donations include diapers, wipes, bottles, baby clothing, car seats, strollers, bassinets, Pack ’n Plays, baby care items, breastfeeding essentials, maternity clothing and other necessities for infants and new mothers.

Anyone wishing to donate can do so at the Sterling Hope Center (709 Dunbar Street, Greenville) from Monday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or at Long Branch Baptist Church (28 Bolt Street, Greenville) from Monday to Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All donated items will be distributed to mothers and families attending the Women’s & Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower. For additional information about donations, please call (864) 747-5846.

The Women’s and Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower are free and open to anyone in the community. However, attendees are encouraged to register in advance at Eventbrite.com.