Record #: KNA0730
Last Modified: 24 Nov 2021
Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 236.420.0075
E-Mail 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 Facebook: www.facebook.com/mamasformamaskelowna
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamasformamas/
Twitter 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