Parenting with Confidence Webinar Series Q1 2026

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In just one month, we brought expert-led, virtual education directly to families.

  • 7 sessions hosted

  • 234 families reached

  • 105 new subscribers

  • 5.0 average rating

Topics We Covered

Mental Health · Sleep · Breastfeeding · Feeding · Relationships · Child Development

What Families Are Said

"It was REALLY, REALLY good. I want those mantras on a refrigerator magnet." — Feeding a Picky Eater attendee

"She is truly amazing. I would love to join another one of Christine's classes again." — Navigating Tantrums attendee

"Thank you for the great impact on bonding, postpartum, and lifelong nutrients." — Breastfeeding attendee

Check Out Our Full Impact Report Here

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Season of Giving Directory Q4 2025

In Q4 2025, Hive Impact Fund (HIF) reached 89 families in the District of Columbia through its holiday resource guide. Serving predominantly black mothers with young children across multiple age groups (0–19), HIF connected them to organizations that provide free food and gifts to reduce financial strain during this season.

Holiday charity event. Workers dressed in festive outfits are handing out gifts to the public.

User Experience & Satisfaction

Participants reported a 4.7/5 average helpfulness rating, with 100% indicating they would recommend the program to others, demonstrating high perceived value and community trust. 100% of respondents learned about the program via trusted community networks, highlighting effective grassroots dissemination.

Thanksgiving helper flyer with autumn-themed illustrations of pumpkins, leaves, cupcakes, pie slices, and flowers. Text offers free resources like turkey meal kits and gift cards, with a QR code for accessing resources. Powered by the Hive Impact Fund.
Holiday support flyer with a Christmas theme, featuring a red truck carrying gifts and holiday decorations, surrounded by holly leaves and red berries, encouraging people to find free holiday support resources.

Evidence-Informed Program Improvement & Scalability

Survey data revealed actionable insights that directly informed 2026 program design, including earlier launch timelines, deadline tracking, expanded geographic coverage, and integration of mental health resources. In response, the Board approved a technology investment and analytics integration to improve accessibility, track utilization, and support data-driven scaling. Check out our impact report here.

Backpack Giveaway Q3 2025 

In August 2025, Hive Impact Fund distributed 216 fully stocked backpacks to families across D.C., filled with school supplies and hygiene items.

Backback pick up partner logos
Volunteers handing out brightly colored backpacks.

What Was Inside

Each backpack was filled with school supplies and hygiene items, ensuring children had the essentials to start the year with confidence.

These items were made possible through the generous support of:

  • Amazon Donors, who provided various school supplies

  • Baby2Baby, which donated hygiene products and backpacks

  • DC Public Library, which contributed books for children

Backpack Distribution

85 backpacks
Handed out at our in-person event. Loyalty Bookstore provided the location. Local outreach and in-person volunteer support were provided by Help Me Grow DC.

40 backpacks
Redistributed by Children’s National Hospital
20 to families in Shaw (Ward 1)
20 to Shepherd Park (Ward 4)

20 backpacks
Distributed through DC 127

Remaining backpacks
Handed out directly to community members in-need.

Volunteers handing out brightly colored backpacks.
Backpack pickup event flyer

Feedback & Insights

89% of families had children aged 4–11
58% were from Wards 4 & 5 (in our target areas)
90% reported being very satisfied with the support (Results based on 20 responses—80% of event attendees)

Multiple colorful backpacks on a table and on the ground outside a storefront with large windows, some people sitting and standing nearby, and potted plants.

Community Needs

In our survey, families expressed a strong interest in:

  • Parenting workshops

  • Food, diaper, and clothing distribution

  • More kid-focused community events