Last week a new mom in North Adams woke at 2:00 a.m. Recovering from a complicated delivery, she was tired, in pain, and struggling to breastfeed. She felt overwhelmed and alone, scared that she might fail her baby in the very first days of motherhood.

In this moment of fear and exhaustion, she picked up the phone and called the BNF hotline. On the other end of the line she found a person who listened, understood, advised, and held her up in her time of need. She was able to relax and sleep, knowing she now had a visit scheduled for the next day. Most importantly, she no longer felt alone.

Last year, BNF supported 924 families—2,187 individuals across Berkshire County—which is a dramatic 60% increase from last year’s numbers. And the need is growing.

Our goal is still to turn no one away. But we can’t do that without you—please consider making a gift today and changing a parent’s life.

Will you give today to help the next parent who calls at 2:00 a.m.?

Here is the impact your gift can have:

$50 provides two weeks of text and phone support for one parent
$150 covers a home visit for a new mother, including infant weight checks and feeding support
$500 keeps our 24/7 hotline running for a week, reaching parents in crisis with calm, expert care
$1,000 helps us train new peer counselors and expand services to the families who need us most

Today, you have the opportunity to give hope to a parent struggling to find solid ground in the challenges of new parenthood. Your gift supports the lifeline they need to get through one more night, to find community, and start to see the amazing things they are capable of.

That’s the power of your gift.

Because of you, a new parent will not have to face the hardest moments alone.

Because of you, they can build confidence. Feel connected. Embrace their resilience.

Please give today—and help a new parent find the strength, joy, and connection they deserve.

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