Mother’s Day Program
With over 50% of the clients we support bring Mother’s, we decided to support both the clients & the shelters we partner with, and great a Mother’s Day program. This program focus was to acknowledge Mom’s on this National Day, having them feel seen and connected to their community. 270 Mother's Day Program gift bags were created, reaching four shelters and every Momma Bear from both Burlington & Mississauga chapters that wanted to participate. WOW WOW WOW!
The program included:
Over 20 product sponsors - sourced by 9 volunteers
3372 homemade cookies - Led by Cookie Agnes (Erazo)
1 Deliveries Co-ordinator - Susen Anderson
1 Gift Bag Collating Master - Fiona Whincop.
5 Gift Bag Collators
1 Retailer Promotion - World Meats through Agnes DeOliveira
12 Gift Bag Drivers
270, $15 gift cards
1 - $150 Surprise card for one EXTRA lucky Momma Bear!
When so much has been cancelled over the last 14 months, that we were able to come together and do this for 270 Mothers... this is something for us all to have grinning hearts about.
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for all your volunteer like Barbara, She just drop by to in hand my presents today for Mother's day. Fresh Start is a great blessing for people like me. Hope and Pray for all those working in this group God bless you all for your amazing work. And extend my thanks to all who sponsored Fresh Start your truly blessing for us.”
Momma Bear D - March 2021
“Thank you very much also for the Mother’s Day gifts. The girls are taking their job very seriously (of hiding the gift bags until Sunday) and have found a safe spot in their room to keep the Mother's Day bag - that's so nice of you guys!! This will be the 2nd mother's Day since my mom passed away. Thank god for my amazing little daughter's that help me get through .I am so very greatful for people like you guys who do these things you have taken so much stress off by helping us so much. I feel like my mom sent me all of you angels !! “
Momma Bear J - April 2021
Hi Nancy and The Fresh Start Project team,
“From everyone at Women’s Habitat we want to thank you for making sure this mother’s day is a special one for our clients. Your gift is putting a smile and creating memories for many moms, making sure they still have hope until we can host a real in-person celebration.”
Thank you so much,
Lina
Woman’s Habitat Director