Mama Says

 
Improving the lives of families by providing support through education, communication and advocacy.

Mama Says Summer Social Series!

Bring the whole family to join us for some summer fun. The adults can socialize while the children play.

The fourth Friday of the month from 4 - 8 pm at the New Shelter in Hubbard Park.

Bring a picnic dinner, outdoor spirit, and a love for summer fun!

Summer Dates:
  • June 25
  • July 23
  • August 27

Mama Says Logo Contest!

As we enter our 6th year as an organized community of activist mamas, we are seeking a new and inspiring logo for our t-shirts!

We are looking for the art to be

Bold, inspiring, beautiful, energizing, radical, clear, catchy!

Please submit your art work by .... September 1, 2010.  For instructions on submitting art work, please click here.

Got skills? Lend a hand to Mama Says!

Mama Says is looking for mama volunteers in the following areas. Whether it is for an hour during naptime or more, contact the following people for more information:

Zine: Writers wanted! Also, mamas to solicit advertisers from local businesses and distribute zines. Contact Ame at editor@mamasaysvermont.org

Events: Volunteers needed to help organize and promote these Mama Says-sponsored events:
  • The Summer Social Series in Hubbard Park will start up in June. Help organize these fun, family gatherings. Contact Debbie at debgoodwin@lycos.com
  • Full Moon Tea Party in the fall. We are making this classic event promoting women-owned businesses and services better than ever! Contact Flower at flowervt@myfairpoint.net
Advocacy: Volunteers needed to help organize and promote these Mama Says-sponsored campaigns:
  • Kids Are Priority One campaigns support quality, affordable child care; accessible children's health care and oral health care; and work/life balance policies like paid sick days. Contact Kelly at advocacy@mamasaysvermont.org
  • Toxics Action Alliance campaigns support chemical reform, like eliminating toxins in children's products; and green cleaning in schools. Contact Susan at susan@mamasaysvermont.org
Parent education: Volunteers needed to help organize and promote these Mama Says-sponsored events:
Website support. Volunteers needed to help coordinate calendar listings and create content for the website. Contact chauntelle@mamasaysvermont.org

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