FLOWER FUN FOR DONORS:
We've already started the flower fun to support New Moms with a flower arranging workshop at Brewpoint Oak Park, and through sales at our Spring Market at Anfora Wine Merchants. To help drive donations, here are some fun activities and perks for donors to our campaign.
DONATE TO ATTEND A FLOWER CROWN WORKSHOP
Join us the evening of Tuesday, May 17th for a fun, festive flower crown workshop! Your donation of $40 (fresh flower, eucalyptus and mixed greens crown) or $75 (all dried/preserved flowers) will be your ticket to a fun flower filled workshop making flower crowns and flower jewelry! Workshop will be held at a private home in Oak Park and includes all the materials needed, sips & snacks and each attendee will receive a Bright Endeavors candle.
DONATE & WIN AN AMAZING BASKET OF LOCAL GOODS
Donate and be entered to win a fun raffle basket! Donate $25 and receive one entry, donate $50 and receive 3, donate $100 and receive 6 entries!
Basket includes:
* A two month 2 bottle wine membership at Anfora Wine Merchants
* Two resin flower coasters from Bloom & Make.
* Cookies from Blackout Baking Company
* A Bright Endeavors candle
* An array of garden goodies including seeds, dahlia bulbs, rose lily bulbs, a bud vase, floral garden gloves and more.
Drawing takes place on May 23rd, so hurry and donate now!
Thank you!
WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT TO ME?
I'm a big supporter of many causes, but women's education and opportunities are my soft spot. I remember the day I first heard about New Moms, their mission and their programs. We have been loyal supporters of the Lower Eastside Girls' Club in NYC for years, and after moving to Oak Park, I looked for a similar organization. One that worked to educate and support at risk young women, to develop their strengths and skills, and provide a foundation for growth. Imagine the goosebumps as I listened to the story of New Moms, about their support for young mothers, some of them almost children themselves. I learned how a two generation approach is used to construct a foundation for well-being by strengthening core life skills, incorporating early childhood development supports, and building pathways to and preparation for education and employment.
Later I visited the New Moms Chicago residential building and saw the fun, brightly colored apartments and sunlit hallways and playgrounds. I felt the sense of community and support these women and their children give each other as they develop as loving and secure families. I toured the Bright Endeavors candle factory and learned how creating an internal job training program gave New Moms the ability to help new mothers develop their professional skills and navigate every day challenges (such as arranging childcare, showing up to work on time) in a safe, supportive environment.
I am so impressed by the programs and opportunities offered by New Moms, and have continued to help and support them each year. I'd love your support of this special project during what continues to be challenging times. Now more than ever, we need to help our neighbors, and by helping them with programs such as New Moms, we all grow safer and stronger. Every dollar counts, so please help as you can. Thank you!!
