Social Impact
We believe community service and helping those less fortunate provides valuable opportunities for personal growth, character development, and a broader understanding of the world. It helps both children and adults become empathetic, responsible, and compassionate individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their communities. Additionally, engaging in community service from an early age helps instill a sense of civic duty. We learn that we have a role to play in making our communities better and become more actively engaged citizens. From childhood, this commitment to civic responsibility can carry into adulthood, leading to a more socially conscious and engaged society overall.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
~Margaret Mead
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Maternal Mental Health & Wellness
Seminars on perinatal mood disorders, parenting, fitness, family finances, and more
Support resources for members
Postpartum gift bags
Free lending library of maternal mental health and parenting books
*Thank you to Once Upon A Time Bookstore, Nourish, and Fun Family Brands for generous donations of books, lactation cookies, and samples
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Supporting Local Families
School supply drives
Toy drives and toy swaps
Food drives
Hygiene supply drives benefiting local school children
Clothes swaps and donations for women and children
Holiday ‘Adopt a Family’ gift drives
*A big thank you to The Assistance League of Flintridge and Friends in Deed for being great partners and facilitators in many donation drives.
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Building Stronger Community
Promotion of local businesses, especially those that are women-owned
Support of local farmers markets and community events
Sponsorship of a local wading pool, increasing the open hours during the summer season
Sponsorship of kid-friendly art classes at the La Canada library and the McGroarty Arts Center
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Nurturing Our Environment
Planting events
Trash pickups and playground cleanups
Restoration and maintenance of our local wild spaces through invasive species removal, seed processing, and more
*Thank you to our partner North East Trees for helping us organize planting events
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Civic Engagement
Seminars and workshops explaining how to effectively contact local and state officials
Information sharing about upcoming elections and ballot initiatives at the local, state, and federal level
*While we welcome educational information sharing, MAEVE of the Foothills adheres to federal guidelines for nonprofits and does not engage in lobbying activities
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Fundraising for Charity Partners
Fundraisers and monetary donations to charities benefiting women and children:
iDREAM for Racial Health Equity, working to reduce health disparities in women of color
The International Rescue Committee, supporting women and children fleeing the war in Ukraine
North East Trees, employing at-risk youth to re-green LA’s urban spaces
