Chicago nonprofit providing infertility treatment grants for women of color
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Infertility doesn't see color.
That's the message from the founder of The Broken Brown Egg, a nonprofit created to empower, inform, and advocate for Black and Brown women and families experiencing infertility.
Regina Townsend founded the Broken Brown Egg in 2009, which started with a personal blog to document her journey through infertility.
"So often we don't think this applies to us," Townsend said. "Our focus is making sure people of color understand they're so worth making decisions about their family and their family expansion goals."
The organization has grown into a 501c3 organization to help with resources and support for Black women. They offer resources and also host educational events and support groups throughout the year.
This year, two $10,000 grants will be given out to individuals or couples looking to expand their families. The grant includes medication support as well as a patient support advocate.
Now, the non-profit is offering thousands of dollars in grants to help out. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 8. You can apply here.
To those struggling, Townsend said, "There's so much more support than you know. Having these conversations, you'd be surprised how many doors you open."
