<strong>MOMMAS</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. INK <strong>Winter</strong> - <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2009</strong> Little Ninja, Joseph, at our Halloween Party October ‘08 PHOTO ALBUM Volunteer, Ann, reads to Amaya Layla, our little angel Dinner Dance Committee, starts to plan the next event “Bedtime Stories”, Tina with her daughter Jennifer Christian making his way Samantha admiring her son Jeremiyah Santa visits our Christmas Party
<strong>MOMMAS</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. INK <strong>Winter</strong> - <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2009</strong> Volunteer Volunteer Spotlight… Spotlight… Volunteer Spotlight… Chris Aivazian When my business started feeling the economic decline, I was faced with some additional free time. I wanted to help a local organization so I searched the Internet for opportunities that were local, that needed volunteers, and that involved driving – I love to drive. Helping <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House allows me to use the flexibility that I need for work, and provides a little bit of assistance to an organization that needs it. I use my SUV to pick up donated food items from the Island Harvest organization – either from their warehouses or from their weekly surplus distribution facilities - and deliver these items to the 3 <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House locations in Hempstead, Glen Cove and Jericho. <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House not only provides room and board for young mothers, but it allows these moms to finish high school, start college, find a job, and care for their babies. These skills are difficult enough for older married couples, let alone young single mothers. <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House gives these moms a sense of accomplishment, teaches them responsibility, and gives them a view of the real world. It also allows them to jump-start their futures equipped with an education, a paying job, and most-importantly, an increased sense of self-worth and heightened self-esteem. Like most not-for-profit organizations, <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House relies on contributions in order to keep their services available. These contributions can come in the form of donations, and in the form of services. Donors can use the <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House web site www.mommashouse.org to do their online shopping. There are several retail organizations that will use a portion of the proceeds to support <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House. Additionally, need-based donations of furniture, food, clothes, etc. are always welcome. Lastly, donors who wish to help with their skills can provide mentoring services, handyman work, general construction, office work, fundraising and other valuable services. Please go to the website and see how you can help. My two partners and I own a Computer Consulting firm specializing in Information Technology, Security and Compliance; I help Island Harvest doing on-call food runs when I can; I’m a member of the Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Company and I’m studying to become an EMT; I’m a former United States Marine; I’ve been living on Long Island since 1970; And, I’ve been blissfully married to my best friend Carol for 24 years. Editor’s note: Semper Fi…“Lucky lady!” Christmas Christmas Concert Concert Kudos again to the �orth Shore Pops Band for once again treating us to a lovely evening of holiday music held at St. Rocco’s Parish Hall, Glen Cove; a rockin’ time was had by all. Consider saving the date next year, guarantee you will be glad you did! Special thanks to Laurie Broderick, of Shelter Rock Church for helping to make this a special evening. Since the concert is held on a week night and clear cross-island, you cannot imagine how invaluable that help was! Capital Capital Fund Fund Campaign Campaign Update Update The current status of the Capital Fund Campaign is making progress. We are halfway “home”! Please consider investing in the future of <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House and the women and babies we serve. We would be most grateful if a couple of you would consider hosting a reception at your home/business or anywhere feasible to accommodate an intimate gathering. Light refreshments only, as the main purpose is to have a platform on which to explain what <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House is and what it hopes to accomplish. No high pressure tactics are ever used, only the distribution of information and ways one might help if so inclined. UNWANTED CAR? Donate to <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House With the success of our Drive to Thrive program, many of our mother’s are obtaining their driver’s licenses and are now in need of some wheels! If you have a working car you’re looking to get rid of, please consider donating to <strong>MOMMAS</strong> House. The car will be given to any resident who has obtained her driver’s license and begun working. All donations are tax deductible, and this would be a wonderful gift for one of our young mother’s just starting their careers. Please contact the office at 516-781- 8637 and leave a message about your vehicle, etc. At Your Service Do you need an extra set of hands at your next party or family/corporate gathering? We have trained some of the young mothers to provide this service and I am sure you will be pleased by their conscientiousness. They will set up, serve and clean-up. Please give them a chance to earn some money, while they attend school and parent their children. Contact the Office at 516- 781-8637 if you are interested in this service.
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