The Maternal League of Memphis is a benevolent and charitable organization established in 1935 by Mrs. George Harsh to assist in meeting the needs of mothers and their newborn infants. We continue to fulfill this mission in a multitude of ways. Rebecca Harsh founded the first free prenatal clinic in South Memphis in September of 1937.

•  50 Active Members

•  Hospitals served in the past – William F. Bowld, John Gaston, Crump Women's Hospital at The Regional Medical Center, and Methodist University Hospital

•  Selected as Tennessee 's Model Program in 1990, 91, and 92

•  Received the National Association of Public Hospitals Volunteer Award and the H.A.V.E. Award from the American Hospital Association for Volunteer Excellence in 1991

•  Hospital served currently – LeBonheur Children's Medical Center

•  Sponsored the annual Teen Parenting Workshop held by the LeBonheur Center for Children and Parents (provided funding for participants transportation and volunteers for the event)

•  Provide volunteers at the Hope House golf Tournament, as well as, financial support

•  Our signature Layette Program, unique to the Memphis area, has been serving needy families for decades; 500 layettes distributed through the Shelby County, TN Health Department

•  Provide Safe Sleep education to infant caregivers throughout the county.

•  Provide tee shirts to every baby born in Shelby County, TN with “This Side Up” emblazoned across the front as a reminder to put your baby to sleep on his or her back;. our version of the national “Back To Sleep” campaign

We have fundraisers throughout the year to fund these projects. Our main fundraiser is a Gala Dinner which is held in the fall a seated gourmet dinner held at an area restaurant for couples

In the spring, we have our annual Mother's Day Layette Letter Fund Drive. We send letters requesting donations of $25 per “layette” to be sent “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” a special family member or friend.

Because Maternal League is a 501c3 charitable organization, all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the tax laws.