What is the Mothers Matter Program: Gift baskets filled with women’s health and beauty care products are distributed to special and needy women for Mother’s Day to celebrate this day with the message that “Mothers Matter”.

Why is this done: The Mothers Matter Project helps carry out the Lauren Rose Albert Foundation's Mission to bring sunshine and light into the lives of others.

How does it Work: Schools, businesses, organizations and individuals hold collection drives. Participants receive a list of permissible 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 baskets and then deliver them; or baskets are assembled at Mothers Matter S.E.R.V.I.C.E. school locations. Manufacturers and retailers also donate items for this project.

When is this done:  Collection Drives are held anytime between January 15 and the end of March.

Who receives the Gift Baskets:  Baskets are delivered to women’s shelters, day care centers, children’s pediatric hospital wards and day care facilities, women’s agencies and residential facilities, Ronald McDonald House, Robins Nest, Cooper House, Samaritan Hospice, Matriark House, Providence House  and to special moms within participating Mothers Matter school communities or businesses.

What types of items are collected: Shampoo/Conditioner, Hair Gel/Spray, Shower Gel/Body Wash, Bubble Bath/Body Lotion, Perfume/Toilet Water/Body Splash, Hairbrush/Comb, Hair Accessories, Scarves, Lipstick/Lip Balm, Eye Shadow/Liner, Mascara, Blush, Nail Polish/Remover, Foot and Hand Care Products/Scented Soaps/Women’s Decorative Scarves.