Explore the rewarding experience of volunteering—share opportunities, personal stories, and how giving back can build connections, boost mental well-being, and teach valuable life lessons to both moms and their children.
- by systemxplore the rewarding experience of volunteering—share opportunities, personal stories, and how giving back can build connections, boost mental well-being, and teach valuable life lessons to both moms and their children. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Scarlett_3I am looking for volunteer and/or donation ideas for my family to participate in this Christmas. Every year we donate money to the "bell ringers" and pick a name off of the tree at Wal Mart to give a gift to a needy kid, but I wanted to do more with food donations this year. […]
- by jlaz7My company would like to donate money this holiday season to a charity that helps women who are struggling financially due to a health condition. For example, maybe a charity that would allow us to pay for holiday gifts for kids of moms with health conditions. We are looking to find one asap, so any […]
- by tamhuseMy 2 1/2 year old has too many toys. Before the holidays, I want to teach him about donating his toys to kids that wouldn't otherwise be able to have toys for Christmas so that he can learn about giving rather that receiving gifts. Does anyone know of a charity around Forney that accepts slightly […]
- by horvathbrendaHELP Mamas! I'm part of a 5 person team walking in The 3-Day (November 6-8) and we just lost the venue where we were to hold our last bake sale…this WEDNESDAY!! Devastating as we are still several hundred dollars short of our goal. Our previous location was the lobby of an 18 story office building […]
- by emilysanders74I'm trying to find a place where I can volunteer with just horses. I've already done Rocky Top in Keller and loved it, but I really want to just focus on horses. Thanks, Emily 4 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by KRL_LI am looking for a place that I can go and donate my families used clothes and my daughters toys. I have a place here in town that I can do that but I really want to take it some place that needy families get it. Can anyone please point me in the right direction. […]
- by raajlssI'm interested in doing something together with my 7 year old. I'd like it to be an ongoing thing rather than a one time thing. Something where he sees what he's doing and the importance of it & will also increase his awareness of his own blessings. Any ideas? 4 posts – 1 participant Read […]
- by afitvegThis is going to be the most odd Thanksgiving I have endured in the past 16 years but I am so grateful that I have come this far! I want to give back has anyone volunteered on Thanksgiving day at a homeless shelter or soupkitchen? What are your thoughts? 6 posts – 1 participant Read […]
- by maternaMy father passed away very unexpectedly the day after Christmas last year. He was always involved in charitable organizations so I thought a nice way to honor his memory to be to volunteer. I'm looking for something around the holidays in which would be appropriate for young children (9, 7, 6 yo). I would like […]
- by jessica_L19I'm interested in doing some local volunteering but just have no idea where to begin! MY oldest is starting KG in a couple weeks and this will free up some time for me. Please MSG me if you have any ideas! THX! 27 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by carrie.fromI am a part of a new evangelical christian church coming to Downers Grove in March. (nonamechurch.org) We are trying to learn more about the area and how we can serve. Are any of you volunteering in DG or know of any organizations that need donations or help/support? Thanks in advance for your input. 8 […]
- by Mama_B6Hey Mamas! This past week – I became a 'foster' supporter to a Unit of 50 soldiers in Iraq. The goal of what I will do is to send support/care packages to help lift spirits and offer moral support. It started with a different kind of 'drive' that was geared towards Halloween, but the Lord […]
- by Rebecca_F1I hope this is appropriate to ask here – if not, my apologies…Our company is having a friendly competition donating to the virtual food bank for the North Texas Food Bank. I was wondering if there were any mamas that would like to help out. Plus, it's also a great idea in case anyone wanted […]
- by AMartin_9We are looking for suggestions on where to find local Broward County Moms, Businesses or Social Groups who would like to participate in our Sweet Memories Campaign! http://hmhbbroward.org/SweetMemories.html
- by cornerboothHey everyone, I'm with Junior League of Plano and I'm trying to find mama-related forums where I could pass information about upcoming community events. We're set up on Facebook but disappointingly few people visit us there. I've just begun Twitter but, as a mother, I never go there to find my information. I always go […]
- by Mama_T2I would love to volunteer with a group to help troubled or pregnant teen girls. Does anyone know of such a group in the DFW area? Thanks in advance…… 3 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Scarlett_3Hello moms! I came from a very poor upbringing, worked very hard, obtained my law degree, and also married an attorney. We are by no means rich, but we are however much better off than a huge portion of the US. I want my son to grow up realizing how fortunate he is and also […]
- by bethc_9Being a sahm and babysitting toddlers all day leaves me a little lonely and although I absolutely love my husband, sometimes I would like to go out and meet some new faces. I was considering a second job, but decided to seek some volunteer work instead. I'm up to just about anything! I'm not afraid […]
- by ssstwiggyHi Moms! Please check out my Web site to see the new challenge I have decided to take on!! I am crazy enough that I have actually signed up with an awsome group of people to run the Nike Women's Marathon (yes a full 26..2!) in San Franciso. I am fundrasing and have a goal […]