Record #:
KNA0730
Last Modified:
24 Nov 2021
Last Full Update:
10 Jul 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 236.420.0075 |
| info@mamasformamas.org | |
| Website | www.mamasformamas.org |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/MamasforMamas/ |
| Primary Contact | Shannon Christensen, Founder | Executive Director; Email: shannon@mamasformamas.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Tracy Christman, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer@mamasformamas.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/mamasformamaskelowna Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamasformamas/ Twitter: twitter.com/mymamasformamas |
Description & Services
| Service Details | -Volunteer-run organization that provides free support to mothers or caregivers in crisis and ongoing support to low-income mothers/caregivers and their children in overcoming the negative impacts of poverty. -Supports women who have experienced pregnancy and/or infancy loss. -Runs a donation program that includes a sustainable nourishment hamper program, distribution, and emergency support; mothers can access such items as food, clothing, and baby formula, diapers, toiletries, school supplies, and equipment. -The Whole Mama wellness program is a facilitated course over eight weeks where mothers learn how to practice positive self-care, find time for proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep; learn about meal planning and budgeting; education and employment/entrepreneur training; free clinical counselling support is available. -Mamas For Mamas mental health and wellness program provides subsidized access to registered mental health professionals and trauma counselling. -The Young Mama/Teens At Risk program focuses on supporting young at-risk mothers to obtain life skills and parenting support; includes life skills such as budgeting and cooking with a mentor on a one-to-one basis. -The Mamas for Mamas At-Risk program provides referrals to community resources such as dental care, housing, child care, mental health and social support services with access to a registered social worker. - Serves the Okanagan region. -Nonprofit organization, registered charity. |
| Hours | Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm |
| Eligibility | No minimum or maximum age |
| Cost | Free |
Location
| Address & Map | 1735 Dolphin Ave, #120 Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A6 |
| Located In Community | Central Okanagan |
Other Details
| Languages | English ; French - Francophone member on staff |