Mother’s Day Gift Basket Project
What is the Mother’s Day Gift Basket project? Gift packages filled with women’s health and beauty care products are distributed to women facing difficult challenges; each gift carries the message that “Mothers Matter.”
How does it work? Schools, businesses, organizations and individuals hold collection drives. Participants receive a list of suggested items for collection, Mothers Matter collection bins and any other required support materials. Mothers Matter volunteers coordinate school and business collections and pick up items from participants. Collections are brought to central locations where volunteers help assemble and decorate packages and then deliver them. Click here to see the list of participants in the 2010 collection drive.
What types of items are collected? Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body spray, scented soap, body lotion, perfume, hairbrushes, combs, hair accessories, lipstick, nail polish, eye shadow, blush, mascara, foot and hand care products and decorative scarves. Click here to see a list of suggested items.
Who receives the gift packages? Packages are delivered to women’s shelters, children’s pediatric hospital wards and centers, day care centers and facilities or agencies such as Ronald McDonald House, the Veterans Home, Samaritan Hospice, Cooper House, MatriArk House, Robin’s Nest and Providence House. Click here to see the list of 2009 locations.
When does this take place? The majority of gifts are distributed for Mother’s Day. In 2009, volunteers prepared and delivered 2,750 gifts.
Mothers Matter Every Day
What is Mothers Matter Every Day? Gift baskets are given year-round upon request and through partnering with community organizations.
We thank our Mothers Matter sponsors, contributors and friends who made it possible to distribute 2,750 Mother's Day gifts in 2009.
How can I help? Please navigate to Donate and Volunteer links above for more information.
