Helping women in need is a primary concern; particularly in areas of need where there is no government or agency help.

As the mother of three children, Lauren knew how important she was to her family – and how important they were to her. She was a wonderful mother; filling her children’s lives with sunshine and love. The Foundation's Mothers Matter program is a tribute to a mother's love.

Mothers Matter Gift Baskets overflowing with women's necessities such as bath, toiletry and health care products are distributed on Mother's Day to women's shelters and day care centers for mothers, grandmothers and caregivers, with the beautiful message that "Mothers Matter". For many women, the Mothers Matter gift baskets are their only Mother's Day gift, and for some -- the health care and beauty products are truly luxuries. 

The Mother's Day gift basket project is a community effort. School children, Girl Scouts, local and county governments, business and community organizations and agencies participate through collection drives, contributions and volunteer support. In 2006, Mothers Matter volunteers brightened the lives of 1,850 families with beautiful Mother's Day gift baskets.

Education

Women's Scholarship Program

The LRAF Women's Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to working-poor single mothers to help offset the cost of college textbooks at participating colleges.

The Scholarship Program is currently in place at Rowan University, Burlington County College, Camden County College, Cumberland County College, Gloucester County College, and Salem Community College.

For more information on grant applications, please contact the college directly.

Road safety in this country and internationally is a prime concern.  The road accident in Morocco in which Lauren was killed was due to unsafe driving conditions and substandard safety regulations. 

The Foundation’s efforts in this country are directed towards women and their children, promoting safe travel through a greater awareness of road safety issues, car maintenance procedures and most importantly use of seat belts and children’s car seats.

The Foundation distributes Safe Travel information for women that includes:

• Before You Travel Safety Checklist 

• On the Road  Safety Tips

• Emergency Kit Checklist

• Safe Travel for Children—basic car seat guide

The Foundation supports safe travel for children through a partnership with Safe Kids of Southern New Jersey.

The Foundation works in conjunction with the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) to promote safe international road travel.  Road accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury for healthy Americans traveling abroad.  The Foundation is dedicated to promoting road safety through:

• Creating a greater awareness of the risk and precautions against the hazards and unsafe road conditions encountered in other countries.

• Establishing uniform worldwide standards for transportation with specific reference to mandatory seat belt installation in all vehicles.