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Tandem executive director warns postpartum house needs ongoing operational support

Jack Hopkins Social Services Grant Funding Committee · May 1, 2026

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Julie Doohan told the Jack Hopkins committee that Tandem’s postpartum house, diaper program and wraparound services provide critical support to families but remain financially fragile; she described near-bankruptcy in 2025 and ongoing fundraising plans, urging operational support rather than program cuts.

Julie Doohan, executive director of Tandem, told the Jack Hopkins committee that the organization’s postpartum house and associated wraparound services are in heavy demand but face financial fragility.

"This place is a lifesaver," Doohan quoted a recent postpartum house client, summarizing the program’s…

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