by Cyrena Martin | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
January 2019 Mahogany CARES received a generous Walmart Community grant. On behalf of Mahogany CARES Foundation Inc and the community we would like to thank Brown Deer Walmart for putting money back into the community and supporting our mission to advocate,...
by Cyrena Martin | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
“In 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.” Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer amongst women. There...
by Cyrena Martin | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
As we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, we want to make sure women understand the importance of mammograms and why they are necessary to a healthy future. A mammogram is an X-ray used as a screening tool for breast cancer. It detects abnormalities in the...
by Cyrena Martin | Oct 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Early detection saves lives.” Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosis for women. When breast cancer is found early, there tend to be more treatment options available and provide a better chance of survival. The question many have is how to detect...
by Cyrena Martin | Sep 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Breast cancer. Two scary, life threatening words that have affected the lives of many, including people you know and love. “About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.” The question many have is how can you...
by Cyrena Martin | Aug 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Our Youth Are Our Future! #ONLYloveandprotectourchildren “Nearly 3.3 million to 10 million children are exposed to adult domestic violence each year.” Millions of children are growing up in an environment that is unsafe and unstable, exposing them to extreme adult...
by Cyrena Martin | Aug 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bruises and scratches are physical reminders of physical abuse received at the hands of someone you loved and trusted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 10 million women and men are victims of intimate partner violence. The scars we...
by Cyrena Martin | Aug 24, 0208 | Uncategorized
The question isn’t why doesn’t she/he just leave- the REAL question is why is she/he being abused? Some women think that staying in a domestic violence relationship is the best way to keep them safe. The reality is, it isn’t. Leaving an abusive...
