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Healthy Babies Project, Inc. (HBP), headquartered in Washington, D.C., connects non-parenting and pregnant and parenting teens to critical health care, social services, educational and housing resources, and life skills training. A 2017 Giving Together Grant recipient, HBP remains a cornerstone of support for young mothers striving to achieve independence and stability.

 

More than half of the young mothers and babies we serve are homeless or in transient living situations. To address this urgent need, HBP operates a crisis shelter and is currently rebuilding transitional homes that provide safe, clean, and nurturing environments where residents can work toward economic independence—often for up to five years—as they break cycles of poverty and build brighter futures for their families.

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You can help!

 

Perennial House Rebuild

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Our goal is to raise $400,000 to complete the rebuild. 

 

• Gift cards to Home Depot or builder supply stores in the DC/ DMV Area

• Cash Donations

 

Muriel House Program Crisis Shelter
HBP welcomes donations of the following items for our transitional homes:

• Cleaning supplies, paper goods, antiseptic wipes and sprays

• Twin and crib sheets, comforters, towels, and washcloths

• Non-perishable food items

• New packages of underwear, nightclothes, mittens, and gloves (all sizes) or Walmart gift cards/ Safeway

• Winter clothing for infants, toddlers, and young children

• Basic baby care essentials

• Grocery gift cards for emergency food and medicine

• Metro cards

• Financial contributions

 

Volunteer Opportunities
Join us in supporting young families by volunteering your time or sponsoring an activity:

• Facilitate a youth workshop in your area of expertise (emotional self-regulation, personal finance, relaxation, networking, or professional development)

• Sponsor a dinner for HBP’s weekly teen parenting workshops

• Sponsor a family-friendly outing for residents (zoo, museum, circus, etc.)

• Sponsor a family during the holiday season with gifts and essentials

• Create welcome baskets for new residents with personal care items

• Provide tutoring or academic, resume writing, scholarship writing, job application assistance, and support in any subject

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Want to get involved? Email Jazmine Brazier at jbrazier@healthybabiesproject.org for specific opportunities or to coordinate a donation, or contact GT Liaison Pam Feinstein (feinstep@gmail.com).

[updated November 2025]

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