“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop

There’s something about giving back that brings joy in even the toughest situations.

I’ve always known that I wanted to use this space and my voice to make a difference, and over the past few years this has really started to take centre stage for my blog!

That’s why I am so excited to officially share with all of you that I am going to be working with Mamas for Mamas as the Ontario Kindness Ambassador! This is something has been in the works for some time now, and I can’t wait to take you all along with me on this new journey!

When I started Josephine: A Creative Life, it was right before our oldest was born and I spent a large portion of that year trying to find ways that I could help other moms. Motherhood did not come easily to me, like many first time moms I struggled through each stage. While I was going through this, I became aware of the fact that this struggle would be heightened if you added financial burdens into the equation. That’s when giving back really started to become a focus for me here in this space.   As a result, Josephine: A Creative Life, along with  family and friends,  has been holding an annual charity event called Holiday with Heart  for years now to help raise money for mothers and families in need and this is something that I hope we continue to do in the years to come. The decision to join  Mamas for Mamas  is a huge one for me as I plan to make giving back a year-round project for my blog.

Mamas for Mamasis a national charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers in crisis by providing ongoing support to individuals facing poverty-related struggles. They are changing the landscape of poverty in Canada through their innovative approaches to financial barriers, and using a holistic approach that is committed to offering a hand up not just a hand out to those struggling by providing them essential needs. At the head office in Kelowna, BC there is a beautiful Karma market where struggling families can access the things they need for free; from clothing to baby formula. Mamas for Mamas has begun the process of expanding digitally across Canada and I am so excited to be a part of this movement here in Ontario!

As The Ontario Kindness ambassador, I will be sharing the many ways that we can help-out and give back here in our local communities; using this platform to help spread the word about the amazing things this Canadian Charity is doing! In addition to this, there also some collaborative projects that are in the works with Mamas for Mamas.

My hope is that this space (my blog and social networks) will be a place where I can share ways that we can give back right here in our Ontario communities! In response to some of your requests about donating locally, I have taken this step to help share information on ways that we can all lend a hand. The exciting part about it is there is still lots more to come!!

In a time like this, as we all try to navigate the stress and changes that have come as a result of COVID-19, Mamas for Mamas is an organization that a lot of our community members will be leaning on for support. Right now, Mamas for Mamas is doing so much to help mothers and families in need, so today I am sharing some of the ways that you can give back!

Mamas for Mamas Programs & Campaigns That You Can Donate To or Take Part In

 

Mamas for Mamas Donation Page

On the Mamas for Mamas donation page you can choose to help in so many different ways; from a general donation to something as specific as sponsoring a mama. The donations can also be done regionally as well, so you can decide which region or city your donation goes to.

Donate here: https://www.mamasformamas.ca/donatenow/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

Mamas for Mamas #Respondlikeamother  Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund

In typical Mamas style, Mamas for Mamas has created a task force to help all those affected by this pandemic; whether that be financially, emotionally or physically. They are banding together to #Respondlikeamother.

Donate here : https://www.mamasformamas.ca/covid19/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

 

Mamas for Mamas #INTHISTOGETHER  Campaign

During this time it’s more important than ever to support one another, and not all need is financial. Mamas for Mamas is bringing the mama village together through taking and sharing photos of our families on our front steps to remember and celebrate this crazy time. We are so excited to present the community with the #inthistogether front step photo project.

It’s not about what the world throws at us but how we respond to it.

For more details on how to take part or donate head on over to the campaign page here:

https://www.mamasformamas.ca/together/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

 

I am so happy to finally share this  with all of you and use this space to help spread the news about amazing Mamas for Mamas community!

Stay tuned for lots more updates and ways that we can give back !

xo

Vanessa

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” —Audrey Hepburn