:: About MOMS: Mentoring Of Mothers Society
MOMS is:
- A Canadian
based program
- A non-profit
organization with a board of directors
- A Christian
faith-based program
- A friendship
evangelism tool
- Designed to
strengthen parenting skills, marriage, and family life, based on
Biblical truths and resources
- Designed to
come alongside local church women's ministries
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MOMS Purpose
is:
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1. To provide a network that encourages
and equips moms to be the best mothers they can be.
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2. To provide mothers the opportunity
for personal growth through developing their skills and talents.
- 3.
To provide a safe place for women to share their struggles and concerns
related to raising a family.
- 4.
To provide mature women the opportunity to mentor younger
mothers.
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MOMS
operates through local chapters and large group events.
MOMS
is a registered charity and is funded solely by donations and fundraising
events. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to MOMS,
please contact us. |
MOMS Chapters
MOMS
chapters meet for two hours each week from the beginning of October through
the end of May. The childcare program, Bumble Bees, runs simultaneously
for children from newborn to 5 years of age. Each week begins with a 30-minute
registration and coffee time, followed by announcements and a door prize
drawing. Each week has a different focus including DIY (do it yourself)
classes, discussion groups or elective classes, guest speakers or a special
feature.
MOMS Corporate Events
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hosts three corporate events per year. These include: |
- Annual Conference
(February) - a one-day event designed to encourage, educate and
rejuvenate mothers. The conference features keynote speakers, break
out sessions, pampering and door prizes.
- Spring Tea
(May) - designed to encourage and educate mothers. This event features
a guest speaker, refreshments, door prizes and a different theme
every year.
- Annual General
Meeting (June) - features program information and a guest speaker
addressing a relevant subject for families.
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MOMS offers
ongoing support through:
- The MOMS
website
- The MOMS
manual - Provides all information needed to start a chapter
- Leadership
development classes (all local groups combined)
- Corporate
events
- Help with
registration and start up (October)
- Visits by
MOMS Program Director
- Continued
fine tuning of the program
- Making new
course outlines/curriculum available
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… mom
to mom…
… heart
to heart …
