Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
April 10, 2025
Educational Employees Credit Union
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Fresno, CA (April 10, 2025) – In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 to 17), Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor events hosted by the BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) in Fresno. These initiatives aim to improve Black maternal and infant health outcomes in the Central Valley.
Founded in 2017 by Shantay R.
Davies-Balch, BWPC is dedicated to addressing the critical health disparities
affecting Black women and families. The organization focuses on improving
infant mortality rates, reducing preterm births, and preventing maternal
mortality.
As part of Black Maternal
Health Week, BWPC hosted a Black Maternal Health Exhibition during ArtHop in
Downtown Fresno on April 3. It will be followed by a Health Fair and Jubilee on
Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Our goal is to be a catalyst
to improve well-being and prosperity in the Black community, ensuring long-term
improvements in Black maternal and child health,” Davies-Balch said. “We deeply
appreciate partners like EECU for their support in expanding our events and
elevating our vision.”
As a member-owned,
not-for-profit credit union, EECU is committed to supporting organizations like
BWPC that make a lasting impact on the community. To learn more about EECU’s
community initiatives, visit myEECU.org.