Families across Miami are invited to the 3rd Annual MOCHA Family Wellness Fair, set for Sunday, September 28, at KIPP Academy, 3000 Northwest 110th Street, Miami.
The free event runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and promises a full day of health, fun, and community connection—all while raising funds to support women and families.
This year’s fair doubles as a fundraiser for Metro Mommy Agency and Behind The Leaf, two local organizations dedicated to advancing women’s health and economic empowerment. Metro Mommy provides education, advocacy, and support for women navigating pregnancy and motherhood, while Behind The Leaf helps women entrepreneurs secure capital, mentorship, and business training.
“Right now, the public health space is in a frenzy as I anticipate the potential loss of a federal program that reduces infant deaths,” said Esther Louis, founder of Metro Mommy Agency and a board member of Behind The Leaf. “Our MOMCHA program receives three to four new referrals a week, but we lack the doulas and funding to support all these families. My goal is to raise $150,000 to cover direct services and provide resources for moms and families.”
Behind The Leaf founder Vivian Olodun added that financial health is just as vital as physical wellness. “At Behind The Leaf, we help women see entrepreneurship as a path to generational wealth. Partnering with Metro Mommy Agency through MOCHA allows us to address both sides of the wellness coin: strong families and strong financial foundations.”
A day of activities and resources
The fair kicks off with a Morning Wellness Walk at 7 a.m., followed by the main family fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include food trucks, local vendors, free health and financial workshops, and a Kids’ Zone with face painting, balloon twisting, and bounce houses.
Community partners include The Children’s Trust, Intercredit Bank, Karmic Currency, Florida International University, Black Mothers Care, The Miami Foundation, and several others. Featured vendors range from healthcare providers to small businesses such as Southern Birth Justice Network, YWCA, ABA Centers of Florida, and Miami-Dade Public Library System.
Organizers are still welcoming sponsors, vendors, and donors to help meet the $150,000 fundraising goal. Families can register and RSVP online to attend the fair, which is free and open to the public.
