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Giving Moms a Helping Handbag for Mother’s Day

                                                                                                  

DEFIANCE – This Mother’s Day, one non-profit organization is making sure that more mothers will get the thanks and recognition they deserve.  In honor of moms, Mothers & More of Defiance is sponsoring a collection called “The Power of a Purse,” to provide the gift of a purse to women seeking to rebuild their lives.

 

Mothers & More is seeking donations of new or like-new purses for the House of Ruth, a local women’s shelter.  Many of these women, along with their children, have fled crisis abusive situations and find a safe place to live at the House of Ruth.  Many of the residents are mothers who arrive with nothing but their children and the clothes on their backs.

 

“We believe that a purse is symbolic of a woman’s economic power, but it is also a practical everyday item that can help her feel put together,” says Mothers & More chapter co-leader, Kelly Worline.  “Single moms are the ones who struggle most to support their children.  We want to show that we care about their endeavor to be successful and support their families.”

 

The purses will be given to the residents of the House of Ruth in time for Mother’s Day.  They are also looking for bath gels and lotions to fill the purses with.  Additionally, since many of the women who stay at the home have little children, they are also collecting diapers and wipes.   

 

Donated purses may be dropped off at the following locations until May 5th:

Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau www.visitdefianceohio.com/ @ 301 Clinton Street, Defiance

Northwest Real Estate Services www.nwres.net  @ 1940 E. 2nd Street, Defiance

Indigo Spa and Body Works www.thinkindigo.com @ 309 Clinton Street, Defiance

The Laurel’s of Defiance www.laurelsofdefiance.com @ 1701 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church www.defiancestpauls.org @ 400 Wayne Ave., Defiance

The purses are being collected until May 5th. Business owners wishing to donate services or items are encouraged to call Mothers & More at (419) 782-9062 or e-mail worline@hotmail.com.  Purses may also be given to Mothers & More members and board members.

 

 

You are cordially invited to a Mother’s Day tea,

our May 4, 2009 meeting at 6:30 p.m.  

Place: The Inn on Third, a Bed & Breakfast

325 Third Street, Defiance

Join us for a tea, short meeting and

discussion on spring planting from Colorscapes.  

These meetings are held without children (exceptions for infants up to 6 months). Childcare is not provided. Prospective members may attend two moms-only meetings or moms-only activities before joining. The Defiance Chapter of Mothers & More was started in March 2002 and now has 38 members from the Defiance/Napoleon area.  We are considered one of the strongest chapters in the nation.

Mothers & More is a non-profit organization
dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support,
 education and advocacy.
We address mothers’ needs as individuals and
members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do.

 Monthly Meetings held on the first Monday of every month,

 - Camaraderie and friendship with other mothers

- Children’s activities: playgroups, tours, special events and more

- Moms Nights Out, Seasoned Moms, Book Club, Cooking Club…

and much, much more!

For more information, contact:

Co-Leader Amy McCarty (419)438-8200

Co-Leader Kelly Worline (419)782-9062

Membership Coordinator Kathy Hohenbrink (419)395-1825 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We offer:

  • Regular meetings with topical discussions and guest speakers
  • Playgroups
  • Monthly Chat club
  • Educational tours
  • Trips to museums, parks, and zoos
  • Moms nights out
  • Seasonal and holiday parties
  • Potlucks
  • Card club
  • Community service projects
  • Quarterly newsletter
    ...and much more

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