November 5, 2025 Initiative to Connect Mothers in Need of Food Assistance with Groceries Brown Mamas and Healthy Start are launching a new initiative that will help to connect mothers and community members in need of food assistance with groceries. Learn More The two organizations are starting The Bridge Project in the wake of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) restrictions tightening and amid SNAP benefits not being paid out during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The project will be a grocery transportation network rooted in mutual aid to connect mothers and community members who need food assistance with others who can pick up, deliver, or help to distribute groceries across local neighborhoods. Organizations that are interested in working as partners should email Brown Mamas at hello@brownmamas.com. Mothers in need of help with groceries, volunteer drivers, those with groceries to share, or community organizations can sign up online to get or give help.
July 25, 2025 Brown Mamas: Public Workshop Brown Mamas will host a public workshop in August to discuss housing in Pittsburgh. Learn More The workshop will run from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at IBEW Local Union #5, located at 5 Hot Metal Street. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with refreshments and a formal exercise beginning at 5:45 p.m. The workshop will discuss how Pittsburgh has a surplus of 19,000 housing units, but more than 4,000 are indefinitely vacant. Discussion will include how the city has so many houses sitting vacant, while many people are desperately searching for a safe, affordable place to live. PGH2050 is asking participants to also weigh in on which urgent priorities need to be addressed for the future of Pittsburgh – what must change and which big actions to which the city should commit. In advance of the event, people should fill out this survey.
June 6, 2025 Brown Mamas Comprehensive Plan Public Forum Brown Mamas will hold a public forum on its comprehensive plan in June where attendees can share their ideas for the organization’s future. Learn More Attendees will be able to discuss ideas for the comprehensive plan as well as hear from community leaders and learn how the plan will affect Pittsburgh’s future. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at CCAC’s Allegheny Campus’ Students Services Center. Refreshments will be served from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the program begins afterward. Registration is open.
March 23, 2022 GrowMamaGrow Mentoring Program Brown Mamas is accepting applications for its GrowMamaGrow Mentoring Program. About the Mentoring Program With a focus on emotional and social wellness, resource connection and intergenerational cultural and social bridge-building, the GrowMamaGrow Mentoring Program seeks to help moms recognize their internal value, develop a set of parenting principles, and see their communities as resourceful over the course of 12 weeks. Eligibility The program is for mothers who: can commit to a 12-week program would like a mentor are working are between the ages of 30-45 have a goal they would like to accomplish During the 12-week program, Brown Mamas’ expects mentees to: Commit to weekly communication with their mentor Show up to group coaching sessions having completed their bi-weekly activity Attend monthly in-person meet-ups Be committed to meeting their goal and implementing the steps our mentors and resource providers will give them Fill out necessary assessments and feedback forms Be committed to the process of growth defined during the program Apply Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2022. For more information and to apply, visit the Brown Mamas website.
August 7, 2020 Brown Mamas Launches Mama Mentorship Initiative Are you interested in receiving advice, resource assistance, and emotional support from a mama mentor? Sign up to join Brown Mamas’ new Mama Mentorship program! About Motherhood can be tough, and it becomes even more challenging when you don’t have anyone to ask for advice, assist in resource acquisition, and lean on for mental and emotional support. That’s why Brown Mamas launched its Mama Mentorship Initiative. By galvanizing the collective knowledge in the Black mothering community, Brown Mamas will provide their moms with access to a group of mothering elders who have wisdom and experiences to share. Once per month, Brown Mamas will host virtual Mama Mentoring sessions for up to 15 mamas. They will work with experienced moms from the local community to mentor new and ‘in the thick of it’ mamas through their motherhood journey. The first Mama Mentorship cohort begins in August. Registration If you are interested in joining Brown Mamas’ Mama Mentorship program, visit their website to complete the online signup form. More Information This information was provided by Brown Mamas. For more information, visit the Brown Mamas website.
August 6, 2020 Brown Mamas Teach, Brown Mamas Earn Are you or your child interested in exploring topics such as photography, urban agriculture, mentoring, African American history, and more? Join Brown Mamas during the 2020-21 school year for their new program, Brown Mamas Teach, Brown Mamas Earn. About The mission of Brown Mamas’ family-centered learning project is to empower parents to confidently teach, support, and advocate for their children by utilizing the collective knowledge of Pittsburgh’s Black parenting community. This knowledge will guide participants in being effective and supportive members of their child’s learning team. This learning cooperative is intended for children ages five to 18 years old. Black parents and Black young people are encouraged to apply. Brown Mamas hopes to begin guided learning experiences in September 2020. Registration If you or your child is interested in participating, visit the Brown Mamas website to complete the online signup form. The form is available at the bottom of the page, below the Session Guide Recruitment Form. Become a Session Guide Brown Mamas is looking for parents, caregivers, young people, educators, and other Black community members to act as session guides in providing enrichment activities. If you are interested in becoming a session guide, visit the Brown Mamas website to complete the online signup form. More Information This information was provided by Brown Mamas. For more information, visit the Brown Mamas website.
