Stories

24 Nov

Why I Give: Judy McNeal

I continue to be a strong supporter of MOMs through the Holiday Art Fair because it is such great organization filled with caring individuals. I truly believe that we are stronger together and it is a great feeling to be part of something bigger than yourself. I look forward to continuously supporting MOMs in any way that I can - it brings joy to my heart.

19 Nov

Why I Give: Jonathan Gaertner

Why I Give • Giving Tuesday • Youth and Families • Food Pantry

Jonathan, age 10, asked for hot sauce for MOM for his birthday this year. He collected over 30 bottles that he delivered to MOM's Food Pantry. When his MOM asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said, "Something for MOM! What's on their Top 10 list? I only want to give them what they really need."

28 Oct

Why I Give: Pastor Connie Matye, Board Member

Why I Give • Giving Tuesday

I have been struck by the attention given to the dignity and worth of the people being helped through MOM. There is a real dedication to empowerment and personhood.

28 Oct

Why I Give: Peggy Comerford, Volunteer

Why I Give • Giving Tuesday

I give because I believe MOM is a wonderful organization that continually works to provide food, clothing, senior assistance and housing security for those in need in our community. Over the past 18 months especially, MOM was there to help and continues to provide support through this pandemic for those in need.

28 Oct

Why I Give: Jim Neuman, Board Member

Why I Give • Giving Tuesday

Supporting MOM financially brings me real joy. I’ve seen the relief on people’s faces when they are offered services that will help feed their families, help settle a past due utility or rent bill, help fund a security deposit, get them to a medical appointment or help them with a household chore.

25 Oct

Why I Give: Christian Huber

Why I Give • Giving Tuesday • Youth and Families

Christian (age 12) has been raising money for nonprofits through an annual bake sale and lemonade stand since he was eight years old. This past year, he raised $668 to help MOM purchase school supplies to fill backpacks so kids in our community could have the resources they need to start the school year ready to learn.

30 Nov

Why I Support: Tricia Nolan, Board President

Why I Give

Tricia Nolan, MOM Board President, believes the best way to get through difficult times is with the support of a community. MOM offers us a way to help address some of the difficult circumstances we see around us right now.

24 Nov

Why I Support: Jonathan Gaertner

Why I Give

Jonathan, age 9, recently donated 100 bottles of hand soap to MOM. Jonathan asked for hand soap for his birthday, bringing in around 50 bottles. He bought the other 50 with his money that he had saved up.

18 Nov

Why I Support: Dom Ricks, Board Member

Why I Give

As a first generation college graduate who has experienced homelessness and food insecurity, Dom Ricks understands that if the most basic human needs are not met, no individual can reach their full potential.