Hi Caro! My pitch is for Moms Demand Action, a nonprofit working to keep kids safe from gun violence, created by a mom and powered by moms - AND all contributions are being matched until DECEMBER 13th! <3
My favorite non-profit is the Alameda Free Library. My mom, who passed away this summer, was a librarian there for 30 years and I saw her passion first-hand for spreading the joy of reading. Now, my two young sons and I have a standing Tuesday night date to their family story time program. I feel connected to my mom, books, and my sons every single week.
I'm with Gabrielle for Moms Demand Action - it's SUCH a great organization and I'm obsessed with how it's mom (read: powerhouse women!) created and run.
A nonprofit I recently learned about and will start including in my planned giving is Undue Medical Debt. They essentially buy up medical debt and then forgive it. It's a really cool model and even small donations have a big impact!
My current favorite organization is the Ira B Jones Elementary FTO. My kids go to school at ira b Jones in Asheville NC and the FTO has done so much for the community post Helene- setting up a resource closet for community members in need, buying school supplies for all the teachers, providing drinkable water for students so classes could resume after a month of no school, and more.
The Trevor Project helps the LGBTQ community by providing all kinds of services including a 24 hour hotline. They save lives and I’m grateful for the work do.
Hi! My favorite organization is the DC Diaper Bank who have distributed 50 million diapers since 2010 and now also collect and distribute formula - can you believe they keep it locked in cages in grocery stores?! it should be free! - as well as baby gear and period products to families in need.
Ronald McDonald house! Providing a home away from home for children and families who are hospitalized or receiving medical treatment- to treat the child you need to take care of the whole family
My favorite charity is Connections for the Homeless. They provide invaluable resources and services for those with housing insecurity here in suburban Cook county outside of Chicago.
Chamber of Mothers! We have so far to go to achieve better maternal health outcomes, paid family leave and more affordable childcare options. They are badass women making it happen!
National Birth Equity Collaborative! They help level the playing field in the realm of giving birth, which is significantly more dangerous for Black birthing people.
My grandmother’s Molasses Crinkles are my favorite and bring back so many warm memories of Christmases spent at her house with extended family. My own mom continued the tradition and, once married, I carried it on as well. Now my grown kids have picked up torch and make them for their own families. I love that we honor my Grandma each year with this delicious cookie and keep her memory alive with every bite.
My favorite not-for-profit hits close to home- literally. I would donate it to my daughters’ teeny neighborhood school, Wilmot Learning Place. It has been transformative for my oldest- a quiet and observant girl who was born (and isolated) during the Covid lockdown. Her teachers are the loveliest people you would ever meet and devote themselves to their craft. They lead with love, and not much coin. Childcare in our area is an epidemic, and these teachers put their time, heart and own treasure to work daily.
Hi Caro! My pitch is for Moms Demand Action, a nonprofit working to keep kids safe from gun violence, created by a mom and powered by moms - AND all contributions are being matched until DECEMBER 13th! <3
So good!!
Amor Healing Kitchen in Charleston! They provide clean meals for cancer patients!
GRACE in Summit NJ. They ensure that all families have fresh produce, grocery staples and so much more every week :)
My favorite non-profit is the Alameda Free Library. My mom, who passed away this summer, was a librarian there for 30 years and I saw her passion first-hand for spreading the joy of reading. Now, my two young sons and I have a standing Tuesday night date to their family story time program. I feel connected to my mom, books, and my sons every single week.
I'm with Gabrielle for Moms Demand Action - it's SUCH a great organization and I'm obsessed with how it's mom (read: powerhouse women!) created and run.
A nonprofit I recently learned about and will start including in my planned giving is Undue Medical Debt. They essentially buy up medical debt and then forgive it. It's a really cool model and even small donations have a big impact!
My current favorite organization is the Ira B Jones Elementary FTO. My kids go to school at ira b Jones in Asheville NC and the FTO has done so much for the community post Helene- setting up a resource closet for community members in need, buying school supplies for all the teachers, providing drinkable water for students so classes could resume after a month of no school, and more.
The Trevor Project helps the LGBTQ community by providing all kinds of services including a 24 hour hotline. They save lives and I’m grateful for the work do.
Such a GREAT one!!
Hi! My favorite organization is the DC Diaper Bank who have distributed 50 million diapers since 2010 and now also collect and distribute formula - can you believe they keep it locked in cages in grocery stores?! it should be free! - as well as baby gear and period products to families in need.
Ronald McDonald house! Providing a home away from home for children and families who are hospitalized or receiving medical treatment- to treat the child you need to take care of the whole family
My favorite charity is Connections for the Homeless. They provide invaluable resources and services for those with housing insecurity here in suburban Cook county outside of Chicago.
Chamber of Mothers! We have so far to go to achieve better maternal health outcomes, paid family leave and more affordable childcare options. They are badass women making it happen!
National Birth Equity Collaborative! They help level the playing field in the realm of giving birth, which is significantly more dangerous for Black birthing people.
St. Jude’s! Kids and cancer do not mix.
My grandmother’s Molasses Crinkles are my favorite and bring back so many warm memories of Christmases spent at her house with extended family. My own mom continued the tradition and, once married, I carried it on as well. Now my grown kids have picked up torch and make them for their own families. I love that we honor my Grandma each year with this delicious cookie and keep her memory alive with every bite.
My favorite not-for-profit hits close to home- literally. I would donate it to my daughters’ teeny neighborhood school, Wilmot Learning Place. It has been transformative for my oldest- a quiet and observant girl who was born (and isolated) during the Covid lockdown. Her teachers are the loveliest people you would ever meet and devote themselves to their craft. They lead with love, and not much coin. Childcare in our area is an epidemic, and these teachers put their time, heart and own treasure to work daily.