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  • A Mom in Need

    Well, today is the final day of March For Charity and I just want to thank everyone who has been a part of it from those of you who retweeted about the posts, my two supporters who made monetary donations to the raffle and those who came by faithfully and commented.  I didn’t reach my $2000 goal or come anywhere near close to reaching it, but I’d still say this event was a success.  I wanted to help raise awareness for charities and nonprofits and I did just that.

    For this last post, I have decided to not highlight a charity or nonprofit.  Instead, I would like to introduce you all to a mommy of 2 who is really going through a rough patch. I’ve known her for a while via Twitter and never did I suspect that she was in the current situation that she’s in.

    Her name is Denise and like I said she’s a young mommy of 2.  Her youngest son, LJ, was born 10 weeks premature in 2009.  He has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.  This means that LJ has chronic heartburn due to the fact the his food and drink come back up from his stomach and into in his esophagus.  So, he’s been a series of heartburn medicines since birth.

    LJ also suffers from chronic ear infections as well as Laryngeal Penetration and sleep apnea.  Needless, to say LJ has been through a lot.  However, he is making progress and working hard to reach developmental milestones.  And for Denise this has been especially hard having to watch all the testing and wonder what could go wrong next.

    Her oldest son Andre suffers from ADHD and anxiety.   However, he does not let his condition prevent him from being like other kids.  He’s very smart and is a honor roll student in class.  At home is a great big brother and helps his mom and loves to spend time with his baby brother LJ.

    As for Denise, she has been out of work for over three years now.  A few years ago, one of her arms was smashed in the doors of a freight elevator at her then job.  The damage was so severe that she had to undergo three separate repair surgeries.  And even though the surgeries were successful, doctors were unable to restore her arm 100% back to condition and functionality that it was prior the accident.

    Thus, Denise says that this has made it challenging for her to get a job because employers aren’t willing to accept the fact that there are certain tasks she can’t perform.  With two kids who require lots of medical care and medicines but no job Denise has quickly fun out funds.  Determined to be a provider for her family, she even went back to school to be get her Medical Assistant certification.   However, she has yet to obtain a job.

    Denise started a blog, Sunshine Pod 22, but says that she received such negative and bullying comments for posting about her struggles and she and her kids deal with their medical issues that she stopped.  Despite having been in this unfortunate situation for over three years, surprisingly she is still hopeful.  She continues to work hard to get her resume out and looks for work so that she can pay off the mountain of bills that have been collecting and provide a decent living for herself and her boys. 

    You won’t catch her on Twitter or Facebook begging for charity not because she’s too proud but because she has received negative responses from users on there as well.  Reading her story and talking to her about her current situation moved me to tears.  As a mom, I don’t know if I’d have half the strength to endure what she’s going through.  What amazed me about our conversation was that not once did she ask for money.  Instead, she asked about ways she could make money herself.

    I was shocked.  This woman is truly remarkable.  She is seriously working hard to put herself out there and not just be satisfied to take charity from others. 

    So, I would like to challenge all of my readers, YUMMommy supporters and anyone else reading this post to help Denise and her boys get back on their feet.  She has placed a Donate button on her blog for those who wish to make monetary donations of any amount.  She is also interested in receiving gift cards from stores in here area to use to buy food, clothes, etc.   Please take a minute to stop by her blog and read her story for yourself before you judge or blow this off.

    Trust me your giving will not be in vain.  This family needs you and you can make a difference in their lives.

    Again thank you to everyone who has been a part of March For Charity.  I’m looking forward to seeing your participation again in March 2012!!

  • A Mom in Need

    Well, today is the final day of March For Charity and I just want to thank everyone who has been a part of it from those of you who retweeted about the posts, my two supporters who made monetary donations to the raffle and those who came by faithfully and commented.  I didn’t reach my $2000 goal or come anywhere near close to reaching it, but I’d still say this event was a success.  I wanted to help raise awareness for charities and nonprofits and I did just that.

    For this last post, I have decided to not highlight a charity or nonprofit.  Instead, I would like to introduce you all to a mommy of 2 who is really going through a rough patch. I’ve known her for a while via Twitter and never did I suspect that she was in the current situation that she’s in.

    Her name is Denise and like I said she’s a young mommy of 2.  Her youngest son, LJ, was born 10 weeks premature in 2009.  He has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.  This means that LJ has chronic heartburn due to the fact the his food and drink come back up from his stomach and into in his esophagus.  So, he’s been a series of heartburn medicines since birth.

    LJ also suffers from chronic ear infections as well as Laryngeal Penetration and sleep apnea.  Needless, to say LJ has been through a lot.  However, he is making progress and working hard to reach developmental milestones.  And for Denise this has been especially hard having to watch all the testing and wonder what could go wrong next.

    Her oldest son Andre suffers from ADHD and anxiety.   However, he does not let his condition prevent him from being like other kids.  He’s very smart and is a honor roll student in class.  At home is a great big brother and helps his mom and loves to spend time with his baby brother LJ.

    As for Denise, she has been out of work for over three years now.  A few years ago, one of her arms was smashed in the doors of a freight elevator at her then job.  The damage was so severe that she had to undergo three separate repair surgeries.  And even though the surgeries were successful, doctors were unable to restore her arm 100% back to condition and functionality that it was prior the accident.

    Thus, Denise says that this has made it challenging for her to get a job because employers aren’t willing to accept the fact that there are certain tasks she can’t perform.  With two kids who require lots of medical care and medicines but no job Denise has quickly fun out funds.  Determined to be a provider for her family, she even went back to school to be get her Medical Assistant certification.   However, she has yet to obtain a job.

    Denise started a blog, Sunshine Pod 22, but says that she received such negative and bullying comments for posting about her struggles and she and her kids deal with their medical issues that she stopped.  Despite having been in this unfortunate situation for over three years, surprisingly she is still hopeful.  She continues to work hard to get her resume out and looks for work so that she can pay off the mountain of bills that have been collecting and provide a decent living for herself and her boys. 

    You won’t catch her on Twitter or Facebook begging for charity not because she’s too proud but because she has received negative responses from users on there as well.  Reading her story and talking to her about her current situation moved me to tears.  As a mom, I don’t know if I’d have half the strength to endure what she’s going through.  What amazed me about our conversation was that not once did she ask for money.  Instead, she asked about ways she could make money herself.

    I was shocked.  This woman is truly remarkable.  She is seriously working hard to put herself out there and not just be satisfied to take charity from others. 

    So, I would like to challenge all of my readers, YUMMommy supporters and anyone else reading this post to help Denise and her boys get back on their feet.  She has placed a Donate button on her blog for those who wish to make monetary donations of any amount.  She is also interested in receiving gift cards from stores in here area to use to buy food, clothes, etc.   Please take a minute to stop by her blog and read her story for yourself before you judge or blow this off.

    Trust me your giving will not be in vain.  This family needs you and you can make a difference in their lives.

    Again thank you to everyone who has been a part of March For Charity.  I’m looking forward to seeing your participation again in March 2012!!

  • Dress for Success Charlotte

    Mission
    Dress for Success Charlotte’s mission is “to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.”
    Why You Should Support Them
    Imagine that you’ve been unemployed for some time and you finally receive a job interview through an employment agency.  You’d be thrilled right?  Then, you look into your closet and realize that you have nothing interview worthy to wear.
    No worries, that is where Dress for Success Charlotte comes into play.  They work with not-for-profit and government job agencies to help dress hundreds of no and low-income women for their job interviews.  Each woman is provided with two suits, shoes, cosmetics, accessories and hygiene products.  With the necessary items to look great on the outside for their job interview these women are given a confidence boost. on the inside.
    Let’s face it, we all feel our best when we look our best!  Not to mention that first impressions on a job interview is everything.  While our clothes should not define us or hinder people from truly getting to know us when it comes to employment they can do just that.  You might give the most fantastic interview ever but all the interviewer can remember is that hole in your shirt under the right arm.
    Dress for Success Charlotte works to make sure that employers are able to focus on what you’re saying and the skills you can bring to their company.  And if hired, guess what?  Dress for Success Charlotte will also help to jump start your new work wardrobe by providing you with up to five outfits.  Do you know that with a little mixing and matching you can create over 25 different outfit combinations?
    Dress for Success Charlotte also provides training and teaching about workforce etiquette, how to balance career and family, achieving financial independence and more through its Professional Women Group organization.
    For more information on Dress for Success Charlotte click here.
    How You Can Help
    Being a nonprofit, Dress for Charlotte depends mostly on the support and donations of the community to keep its doors open and to be able to provide everything that is does to its clients.  You can help them continue to give no and low-income women a fighting chance on job interviews by making financial donations.  
    They also accept clothing donations to help stock their merchandise and outfit selections.  And of course, they are always looking for volunteers to assist them as well.
    For more information on how you help click here.
    More 411
    Or Write:
    Dress for Success Charlotte
    500-A Clanton Road
    Charlotte, NC 28217
    Or Call:
    (704) 525-7706
    Or Email:

  • Dress for Success Charlotte

    Mission
    Dress for Success Charlotte’s mission is “to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.”
    Why You Should Support Them
    Imagine that you’ve been unemployed for some time and you finally receive a job interview through an employment agency.  You’d be thrilled right?  Then, you look into your closet and realize that you have nothing interview worthy to wear.
    No worries, that is where Dress for Success Charlotte comes into play.  They work with not-for-profit and government job agencies to help dress hundreds of no and low-income women for their job interviews.  Each woman is provided with two suits, shoes, cosmetics, accessories and hygiene products.  With the necessary items to look great on the outside for their job interview these women are given a confidence boost. on the inside.
    Let’s face it, we all feel our best when we look our best!  Not to mention that first impressions on a job interview is everything.  While our clothes should not define us or hinder people from truly getting to know us when it comes to employment they can do just that.  You might give the most fantastic interview ever but all the interviewer can remember is that hole in your shirt under the right arm.
    Dress for Success Charlotte works to make sure that employers are able to focus on what you’re saying and the skills you can bring to their company.  And if hired, guess what?  Dress for Success Charlotte will also help to jump start your new work wardrobe by providing you with up to five outfits.  Do you know that with a little mixing and matching you can create over 25 different outfit combinations?
    Dress for Success Charlotte also provides training and teaching about workforce etiquette, how to balance career and family, achieving financial independence and more through its Professional Women Group organization.
    For more information on Dress for Success Charlotte click here.
    How You Can Help
    Being a nonprofit, Dress for Charlotte depends mostly on the support and donations of the community to keep its doors open and to be able to provide everything that is does to its clients.  You can help them continue to give no and low-income women a fighting chance on job interviews by making financial donations.  
    They also accept clothing donations to help stock their merchandise and outfit selections.  And of course, they are always looking for volunteers to assist them as well.
    For more information on how you help click here.
    More 411
    Or Write:
    Dress for Success Charlotte
    500-A Clanton Road
    Charlotte, NC 28217
    Or Call:
    (704) 525-7706
    Or Email:

  • Shopping for JJ

    If you follow me on Twitter, then you heard the news that Baby JJ could possibly be here two weeks early. I went to my OB for an ultrasound and to talk about my sugar test as well as my severely low blood count on Monday.  Well, during the ultrasound appointment the tech pointed out that JJ was two weeks more developed than 86% of babies his gestational age.  She estimated according to ultrasound measurements that he’s already almost five pounds!!!  That is crazy.

    Can you imagine how much bigger he’s going to get these last two months?  I mean that’s when babies really start to put on their final pounds. So, let’s say he puts on two pounds in April and then another two pounds in May.  I’m looking at trying to push out an almost ten pound baby folks!!!  And then think about the carrying around.  My arms are going to beyond tired.

    Guess, I better start carrying around and cradling a ten pound bag of sugar to get used to what my baby is going to feel like.  With Moo, I at least had two weeks before she hit the ten pound mark.  JJ is going to come out weighing ten pounds or close to it which means in two weeks he’ll weigh 12 pounds or more.  Since, I’m breast feeding, he’ll pack on more weight than a formula feed baby in a faster time period.

    Anyways, to the hubby and I decided that we needed to go ahead and get a move on getting the rest of the stuff we needed.  So, this morning I got surprised with breakfast complete with fresh orange juice.  I was glad that I didn’t have to cook.  And then I enjoyed a nice hot shower minus Moo for a change.  She usually throws a fit if she hears the water running and she’s not in there showering with Moo.  She thinks the shower is some kind of magic rain cloud. LOL

    After we were all dressed and ready to go, we headed out to do some shopping.  Since my family is taking care of the clothes and toys, we tackled the big items and here are some of the steals we got today:

    We got the Graco Kinsey DuoGlider Stroller from Target for $139.99.  That’s a whole $10 cheaper than Babies ‘R Us.  Needless to say I have scratched this off our registry with them.

    Graco Kinsley DuoGlider

    And we all know how much I love co-sleeping with Moo.  So, since we’ll most likely be moving a week or two after JJ is born and won’t be able to get our king sized mattress until then we decided to get a bassinet so JJ can join us.  We settled on this adorable Nod-A-Way by Safety 1st from Target as well.  It was another great buy at $79.99.
    Safety 1st Nod-A-Way Bassinet
    And since I hurriedly gave away Moo’s baby bouncer seat, we  picked up this adorable How Now Brown Cow Open Top Take Along Swing.  Of course, it’s from Target too for $49.99.  It has a three point harness and can handle up to 25 pounds!!  I loved it because we can fold it up and carry it to Grandma’s or when Moo goes on in home playdates. 
    How Now Brown Cow On Top Take Along Swing
    We picked up a Munchkin bottle rack from WalMart for $7.99.
    You’ve also probably heard me talk about how my hubby has been really involved with wanting to pick out a breast pump.  So, we grabbed a Playtex Petite Double Electric Breast Pump System from WalMart for $79.98.  It’s a 16-piece kit that comes complete with pump motor, 2 breast cups, 2 Playtex Drop-Ins bottles, 10 Drop-Ins liners, an adapter, tubing, 2 liner rings, 2 bottle nipples, 2 milk storage sealing discs, 2 extra pump valves and of course the instruction booklet.
    We also picked up JJ’s first outfit that he will be coming home in and taking his newborn pics in.  However, I’ll  let that be a surprise as well as my dress for my baby shower.
    Overall, I would say that if you’re shopping for baby gear Target is certainly the place to go.  And Big Lots is not bad if yours carries big items like double strollers, bassinets and swings.  WalMart has the best prices on baby clothes, bottles, breast pumps and diapers.  So, keep that in mind for future baby shower registries.

  • Shopping for JJ

    If you follow me on Twitter, then you heard the news that Baby JJ could possibly be here two weeks early. I went to my OB for an ultrasound and to talk about my sugar test as well as my severely low blood count on Monday.  Well, during the ultrasound appointment the tech pointed out that JJ was two weeks more developed than 86% of babies his gestational age.  She estimated according to ultrasound measurements that he’s already almost five pounds!!!  That is crazy.

    Can you imagine how much bigger he’s going to get these last two months?  I mean that’s when babies really start to put on their final pounds. So, let’s say he puts on two pounds in April and then another two pounds in May.  I’m looking at trying to push out an almost ten pound baby folks!!!  And then think about the carrying around.  My arms are going to beyond tired.

    Guess, I better start carrying around and cradling a ten pound bag of sugar to get used to what my baby is going to feel like.  With Moo, I at least had two weeks before she hit the ten pound mark.  JJ is going to come out weighing ten pounds or close to it which means in two weeks he’ll weigh 12 pounds or more.  Since, I’m breast feeding, he’ll pack on more weight than a formula feed baby in a faster time period.

    Anyways, to the hubby and I decided that we needed to go ahead and get a move on getting the rest of the stuff we needed.  So, this morning I got surprised with breakfast complete with fresh orange juice.  I was glad that I didn’t have to cook.  And then I enjoyed a nice hot shower minus Moo for a change.  She usually throws a fit if she hears the water running and she’s not in there showering with Moo.  She thinks the shower is some kind of magic rain cloud. LOL

    After we were all dressed and ready to go, we headed out to do some shopping.  Since my family is taking care of the clothes and toys, we tackled the big items and here are some of the steals we got today:

    We got the Graco Kinsey DuoGlider Stroller from Target for $139.99.  That’s a whole $10 cheaper than Babies ‘R Us.  Needless to say I have scratched this off our registry with them.

    Graco Kinsley DuoGlider

    And we all know how much I love co-sleeping with Moo.  So, since we’ll most likely be moving a week or two after JJ is born and won’t be able to get our king sized mattress until then we decided to get a bassinet so JJ can join us.  We settled on this adorable Nod-A-Way by Safety 1st from Target as well.  It was another great buy at $79.99.
    Safety 1st Nod-A-Way Bassinet
    And since I hurriedly gave away Moo’s baby bouncer seat, we  picked up this adorable How Now Brown Cow Open Top Take Along Swing.  Of course, it’s from Target too for $49.99.  It has a three point harness and can handle up to 25 pounds!!  I loved it because we can fold it up and carry it to Grandma’s or when Moo goes on in home playdates. 
    How Now Brown Cow On Top Take Along Swing
    We picked up a Munchkin bottle rack from WalMart for $7.99.
    You’ve also probably heard me talk about how my hubby has been really involved with wanting to pick out a breast pump.  So, we grabbed a Playtex Petite Double Electric Breast Pump System from WalMart for $79.98.  It’s a 16-piece kit that comes complete with pump motor, 2 breast cups, 2 Playtex Drop-Ins bottles, 10 Drop-Ins liners, an adapter, tubing, 2 liner rings, 2 bottle nipples, 2 milk storage sealing discs, 2 extra pump valves and of course the instruction booklet.
    We also picked up JJ’s first outfit that he will be coming home in and taking his newborn pics in.  However, I’ll  let that be a surprise as well as my dress for my baby shower.
    Overall, I would say that if you’re shopping for baby gear Target is certainly the place to go.  And Big Lots is not bad if yours carries big items like double strollers, bassinets and swings.  WalMart has the best prices on baby clothes, bottles, breast pumps and diapers.  So, keep that in mind for future baby shower registries.

  • Audubon Nature Institute

    Mission
    Audubon Nature Institute’s mission is help preserve native Louisiana wildlife by enhancing the care and survival of animals with research and conservation.
    Why You Should Support Them
    We often think of zoos and nature institutes as just great places to visit and wholesome entertainment for the family.  However, they are nonprofits as well.  They do much more than collect animals for us to ooh and aww over.  
    In fact, the Audubon Nature Institute actually works to protect endangered animals through tons of conservation and research efforts.  The Zoo helps to save these endangered animals by giving them a safe a place to breed, studying their breeding habits and even releasing those endangered species back into protected areas of the wild.  By releasing the animals, Audubon Nature Institute is helping to rebuild and replenish wildlife that would otherwise be extinct.
    Also, during the oil spill in the Gulf, the Zoo assisted in efforts in to save and rehab marine wildlife that were affected.  They cleaned and nursed sick animals back to excellent health and housed them safely in their Aquatic Center.  Audubon not only cares about animals but the environment as a whole.  They became the first caterer in Louisiana to be certified green.
    Through supporting organizations like Audubon Nature Institute, we are giving animals a fighting chance and making strides to be better to Mother Earth.  For more information click here.
    How You Can Help
    There are many ways to help Audubon Nature Institute.  If you enjoy working one on one with animals, you can always sign up to be a volunteer at the Zoo.  You can also help Audubon to continue to keep its doors open and be safe haven for animals by making a financial donation.  Money goes towards food for the animals, medical expenses, upkeep on the living areas and so much more.
    More information on how you can get involved click here.
    More 411
    Or Write:
    Audubon Nature Institute
    PO Box 4327
    New Orleans, LA 70178
    Or Call:
    (504) 581-4629
    Or Email:

  • March For Charity Twitter Party

    As many of you know, this is the last week of my March For Charity highlight posts.  Can you believe it we’re already at the end of March and April is merely a few days away.  Anyways, I’d like to give out a special thank you to Little Miss AOK Bowtique and Baby Making Machine for being the only two to make financial donations to the raffle portion.  So, it looks like they will be taking home some wonderful prizes.

    Oh you’d like to win some wonderful prizes too?  Well, all you have to do is donate at least a $1 to be entered in the general raffle and at least $5 to be entered to win the grand prize.  All money will be donated to the charity that gets the most votes by April 7th.  And yes, the ChipIn widget works to process the donation, it just doesn’t update to reflect the amount.  Idk why that is so and tried to reset it. Anyways, to refresh your memory check out the prizes I have up for raffle below.

    Wonder Bumpers (excludes Wishes of Windsor) from Go Mama Go Designs

    ReUsies Sandwich/Snack bag from ReUsies (2 winners)

    Ruffle Leggings from Kangacoo Designs

    Decorative Wall Vinyl Decal from Trading Phrases (3 winners)

    Grand Prize
    7-8.0mm Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings from Pure Pearls 

    And I’d like to cordially invite you all to join me Friday, April 1st at 10PM to talk about our favorite charities, how we support charities and why we should support charities.  The rest of the details are listed below.  Don’t forget to RSVP by linking up your Twitter accounts only.  Also, please feel free to follow any or all of the other attendees.

    March For Charity Twitter Party
    Friday, April 1, 2011
    10 PM
    Hosts: @yummommies
    Hashtag: #MarchForCharity

    http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=43369

  • March of Dimes

    Mission
    The March of Dimes’ mission is “to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.”
    Why You Should Support Them
    I’m sure that I don’t have to tell most of you how unpredictable pregnancy can be.  While the journey of bringing life into this world is by the greatest gift ever, it can sometimes be a very dangerous for both mom and baby.  Today pregnant women have a whole slew of pregnancy complications that just happen at any minute. And even if you do go full term there’s still a lot of complications that can happen with the baby such as birth defects and even worse infant mortality.
    Founded in 1938 to originally fight off the out of control polio epidemic, the March of Dimes is not working around the clock to help families who are facing pregnancy related challenges through research,community service, education, and advocacy.  Their team of professionals strive hard to figure out causes of why some babies are born premature, with birth defects and more.  The March of Dimes also works in hospitals to be a support system for those families of babies in the NICU.
    March of Dimes representatives assist families with everything from counseling and understanding their baby’s condition to helping those in need of financial assistance secure funds to pay for treatment.  Having had a tough pregnancy my first time around, I felt comforted knowing that the March of Dimes was there if ever I would need them.  I was very thankful of the reading material I received from them on little things that could help better my pregnancy and increase my chances of a full term delivery.  
    And even now that I am in the last trimester of my second pregnancy, I still comfort in knowing that if anything should suddenly happen, there is someone that my family and I can turn to for support.  For more information on the March of Dimes visit their website here.
    How You Can Help
    You help the March of Dimes by making a financial donation.  The money collected goes towards funding research that is crucial in helping to reduce the number of babies born prematurely and with birth defects.  This money also helps to fund community service and educational programs for both citizens and medical professionals.
    Also, the March of Dimes is always looking for volunteers and service partners.  You help by taking part in campaigns like the March for Babies.  And of course one of the best ways you can help is by spreading the word about this wonderful organization and how they are fighting to help moms and babies.  
    For more information on opportunities of how you can get involved click here.
    More 411
    *PS-My playgroup is participating in an upcoming March for Babies walk and would love your help with meeting our $8000 goal.  You can check out our team page here.

  • Room at the Inn

    Mission
    The mission of Room at the Inn is to be ‘a safe haven and source of hope for pregnant mothers and their children.’
    Why You Should Support Them
    One of the scariest scenarios that can happen to a young woman or woman of any age is an unplanned pregnancy.  It’s like one day you’re going about life without a worry in the world and then the next you’re looking at this positive pregnancy test that has just changed everything.  What are going you going to do?  What if the father doesn’t want to be involved?  How are you going to make it?
    Thankfully, Room at the Inn is there to help.  They provide free residential housing for moms 18 years old and  older for up to 24 months with up to 2 children.  While living in this residential housing moms are taught about life skills like cooking, healthy living, building their faith, family planning and much more.  Room at the Inn also provides counseling services to help these moms with obtaining education and career opportunities to prepare and enable them to support themselves and their families.  They also offer many outreach programs to pregnant women and moms in the community.
    With organizations like Room at the Inn, we can see more moms being better prepared and able to not only take of themselves and their children, but also they will be able to make better choices in the future.  Sometimes, when it seems like life is crumbling before us all we need is someone to show us the way and prove that there is hope.  And Room at the Inn is doing just that for pregnant women and moms in the Charlotte area.
    For more information on Room at the Inn click here.
    How You Can Help
    If you are a mom, soon to be a mom, or parent in general, I am sure that you can understand and appreciate the importance of having a program like Room at the Inn.  Being a nonprofit, this organization relies solely on the generosity and giving of strangers in order to keep their opens and to provide free services.  You can help them continue to expand and help mothers by making a financial donation, signing up to become a volunteer or donating gently used and new items like cribs, baby clothes, maternity clothes, and more.
    For full details on how you can Room at the Inn click here.
    More 411
    Or Write:
    Room at the Inn
    PO Box 75384
    Charlotte, NC 28275
    Or Call:
    (704) 525-HOPE (4673)