Welcome back to Five on Friday! This weekend, we celebrate two Mother's Days. While the United States, Colombia, Venezuela, and several other countries and celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala celebrate today! Check out our choices for this week: 

Roxana reminded us of the Charlas Entre Mujeres, a series of meetings designed to bring Spanish-speaking women together to discuss their lives and build community. Originally created in the isolation of early COVID-19, these meetings have continued due to the value we’ve found they have in the immigrant community. Meeting Registration - Zoom.

Robert sent an article from New York Nonprofit Media focused on the role of nonprofits for migrant mothers and their families, showing how they can fill the gaps sometimes left by government agencies. Migrant mothers and their kids, facing challenges alone, look to nonprofits for help.

Giovanni shared this piece from Documented. The Department of Homeless Services is transferring families out of shelters with barely any notice according to New York migrants. DHS Transfers Migrant Families out of Shelters With 24 Hrs Notice, Migrants Say.

This op-ed, shared by Monica, from The Seattle Medium that says we need to do more to support Black, Brown and Immigrant mothers who have the highest maternal mortality rates. It also discusses the importance of Oral health for pregnant and post partum patients. A Mother’s Day Call To Action For Improving Maternal Health in Black, Brown And Immigrant Communities.

Weekly Win: Esther shared our win this week, as DACA recipients will be eligible for federal health coverage thanks to a new rule! This will help young migrant families as they need coverage. DACA recipients will be eligible for federal health care coverage under new Biden rule.

Have a safe and healthy weekend!