About the Founder

Hi, I’m Veronica King, a high school student from Baltimore, Maryland and the founder of the Postpartum Care Collective. This project began during my sophomore year of high school as part of my IB personal project, where I designed and distributed prototype care boxes for new mothers through the Women’s Care Center West in Catonsville, Maryland. But the heart behind it runs deeper—I come from two generations of single mothers, and their strength, sacrifice, and resilience have inspired everything I do. I created this nonprofit to honor them and to support other mothers who might be facing the same challenges they did.

Seeing the impact those first boxes had made me realize just how needed this kind of support is. Every mother deserves to feel cared for, especially in those early days when everything is changing. Whether it’s basic care items, comfort, or simply knowing someone is thinking of them—these small things can mean so much. I knew I couldn’t stop there, so I began working on ways to grow the project beyond school and into the wider community.

My dream is to one day have these care boxes available in hospitals, clinics, and shelters—anywhere a new mom might need that extra bit of support. I may still be in high school, but I believe that meaningful change doesn’t have an age limit. Outside of this work, I’m a student, a daughter, and someone who’s passionate about uplifting others through kindness and action.

Whether you’re a mom in need, someone looking to support the mission, or just curious about what we do—thank you for being here. It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to care for the mother. I hope this nonprofit can be part of that village.