Viola’s House Offers Mobile Care Unit for Families Across the DMV

November 26, 2025

Viola's House, a Dallas-based nonprofit with a decade of experience, is expanding into the DMV region by opening a Baltimore maternity home and launching a mobile care unit to serve mothers across the area. The mobile unit functions as a traveling social service agency, delivering diapers (including the organization's own eco-friendly brand), mental health resources, clothing, and baby gear to 100-150 mothers daily within a 200-mile radius. This expansion comes as economic challenges intensify and federal assistance programs decline, with the Baltimore location serving as the regional headquarters for residential services supporting pregnant women and young mothers facing homelessness or financial instability.

Who is affected

Mothers throughout the DMV region (D.C., Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore)
Pregnant women and young mothers experiencing homelessness or financial instability
Families facing barriers such as transportation limitations, child care challenges, or safety concerns
Families experiencing delays or denials in SNAP and other safety-net programs
Communities in Washington, D.C.'s Wards 7 and 8 (identified as healthcare deserts)
Black mothers and families served by partner organizations like Mamatoto Village

What action is being taken

Viola's House is launching a mobile care unit that delivers diapers, counseling, and essential support directly to mothers
The mobile unit is serving 100 to 150 mothers a day with diapers, clothing, baby gear, and mental health resources
Community health workers are staffing the mobile unit and helping families navigate local programs related to housing, health care, and education
The organization is manufacturing and distributing eco-friendly bamboo diapers (distributed more than 7 million nationwide last year)
The newly opened Baltimore home is functioning as the regional hub and providing residential services
Mamatoto Village is collaborating with Viola's House to expand access for families

Why it matters

This initiative addresses critical gaps in maternal support services during a time of increasing economic pressure and decreasing federal assistance, particularly for vulnerable communities that face systemic barriers to accessing traditional social services. The mobile model is especially significant because it eliminates transportation, childcare, and safety obstacles that prevent mothers from reaching brick-and-mortar facilities, while the free diaper distribution allows families to redirect limited funds toward other essential needs like food and rent. For communities designated as healthcare deserts, such as D.C.'s Wards 7 and 8, this mobile approach represents essential infrastructure rather than just innovation, ensuring that mothers receive comprehensive support including housing, education, therapy, and practical resources regardless of their circumstances or location.

What's next

Viola's House plans to expand beyond Baltimore (Charm City) to serve the broader DMV region
The organization is accepting donations, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships (available through violashouse.org)
Mamatoto Village will continue collaborating with Viola's House to expand access for families

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer