Our Projects

Humanitarian Fund

IMUSA's Humanitarian Fund is used for projects associated with emergency or crisis situations, under-served populations or similar social issues.

2019/2020 Humanitarian Project

The 2019/2020 Humanitarian Project focused on providing support to US populations affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). It was planned for October 2019 and continue through 2020.

The project includes providing a donation of infant massage educational materials as well as a donation of a pediatric bolster, the Zaky Hug, to medical centers in areas with high NAS populations across the country.

Infant Massage USA and its volunteers will collect and make available on our website, research and other resources regarding Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, especially as it relates to touch. Infant Massage USA also donated a booklet on NAS research to 200 CEIM Members.

Community Scholarship Fund

IMUSA’s Community Scholarship Fund is used to contribute to offsetting CEIM’s class costs and allowing more parents/caregivers access to infant massage classes

For example, costs to provide an infant massage education class may include things like -

• Costs to print marketing materials, handouts or other materials

• Costs to provide oil to participants

• Transportation costs

• Space rental

• The CEIM’s time & effort

Example usage: Many CEIMs charge a fee to attend their 5 week group classes. The Community Scholarship could be used to replace or discount the cost of attendance for one or more participants.

To receive the scholarship, applicants must -

• Be a current active CEIM Member of Infant Massage USA

• Complete and submit the Community Scholarship Fund Application on the Member Portal

• Demonstrate a genuine plan for how the funds will improve access to infant massage classes

• Agree to complete a short follow up survey describing their experience