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Hera Nuture
HeraNurture.org is a charitable program dedicated to providing financial relief to women, particularly those who serve as caretakers, as well as those who find themselves without support when they need it most. Named after the powerful goddess Hera, who symbolizes strength, protection, and nurturing, this initiative is designed to help women who not only care for others but also need assistance caring for themselves, especially when they have no one else to turn to.
Through our monetary giveback program, Hera Nurture offers direct financial assistance for essential needs such as rent payments, food, and self-care. These practical resources enable women to restore their well-being, create stability in their lives, and focus on the balance they deserve. We understand that the caretakers of the world often go without the support they need, and it’s our mission to step in and offer that helping hand.
Our Mission
Hera Nurture is a charity created by women, for women, to ensure no woman walks through hardship alone. We exist to lift up and support women—by any means available—so they can continue nurturing themselves and those they care for, even in the most trying times.
Our Commitment
At Hera Nurture, we are committed to empowering women by providing them with the resources to thrive, even when they find themselves without a support system. By honoring their nurturing spirit, we aim to ensure that every woman has the opportunity to take care of herself as she cares for others.
Key Statistics on Women Caregivers’ Health Outcomes
| Health Outcome | Statistic / Impact |
|---|---|
| Depressive symptoms | Up to 6x higher risk for spousal caregivers |
| Anxiety | 50% report feeling anxious (vs. 37% of men) |
| Overwhelmed | 45% report feeling overwhelmed (vs. 27% of men) |
| Depression | 20% report feeling depressed (vs. 15% of men) |
| Functional limitations | Higher in in-home caregivers vs. non-caregivers |
| Mortality | 9% lower risk of death for long-term caregivers |
| Forgoing healthcare | Women caregivers are 2x as likely to skip their own care |
| Negative health behaviors | Decreased exercise and worse eating habits, especially ages 35-64 |
Volunteer team
Tiffany is known and respected world-wide as the founder of UndercoverWear, one of the most successful party-plan companies in history.
Alison Henry manages the day-to-day operations at The DNA Company as Chief Operations Officer.
Dr. Krista Kostroman, ND is a naturopathic doctor and chief science officer at The DNA Company, where she advances innovation in personalized and preventative medicine.