March of Dimes Named 2025 Labor Partner Charity of Choice for United Food and Commercial Workers International Union

Funds raised will support and advocate for improved maternal and infant health outcomes in the US

ARLINGTON, Va., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the leading organization committed to improving the health of moms and babies, has been named the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's (UFCW) Labor Partner Charity of Choice for 2025. As UFCW's designated national charity partner, March of Dimes and UFCW will work together to support and advocate for healthy pregnancies, strong families, and improved maternal and infant health outcomes in the US.

"For more than 85 years, March of Dimes has stood alongside labor unions to champion the health and well-being of working families," said Cindy Rahman, President and CEO of March of Dimes. "Our partnership with UFCW builds on this proud legacy, strengthening our ability to advocate for policies, provide essential resources, and drive meaningful change to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. We will work together to ensure that every family—no matter where they live or work—has access to the care and support they need for a strong, healthy start."

The US remains the most dangerous high-income nation for childbirth, earning a D+ for a third consecutive year in March of Dimes' latest Report Card, which measures the state of maternal and infant health in the US. Through this partnership, UFCW and its more than 1.2 million members will have opportunities to engage in fundraising efforts, volunteer initiatives, and awareness campaigns aimed at addressing this growing crisis.

"The UFCW Charity Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that make a real difference in the lives of working families," said UFCW International President Marc Perrone. "March of Dimes has led the fight to improve maternal and infant health for decades, and we are proud to stand with them in this important work. By joining forces, we have the opportunity to help even more families access the care and resources they need for healthy pregnancies and strong futures."

Partnering with labor unions to protect the health of working families is a cornerstone of March of Dimes' mission. We're honored to have strong and long-standing national and local partners like UFCW through our Labor of Love movement, which raises critical funds to pioneer research, advocate for change, and pave the way for greater equity to give all families the best possible start.

Before being named UFCW's Charity of Choice, UFCW members have actively supported March of Dimes, raising over $3 million through golf outings, sporting clay events, auctions, and March for Babies teams. They have also uplifted the voices of their own members, like Daniel Scott of UFCW Local 1996, whose twins spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after a challenging pregnancy. For families like the Scotts, March of Dimes' work is more than a cause—it's a lifeline, ensuring that babies born too soon or facing complications receive the critical care they need.

For more information on how to get involved, visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/get-involved/partner/labor-union

About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, education, and advocacy, and provide programs and services so that every family can get the best possible start. Since 1938, we've built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Follow us on social at @marchofdimes.

SOURCE March of Dimes Inc.