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Mothers & More - The Network for Sequencing Women (CRF ID #424)
ALTERNATE NAME
F.E.M.A.L.E., Princeton Area Chapter
Formerly Employed Mothers At the Leading Edge
FORMER NAME
Formerly Employed Mothers at Loose Ends
ADDRESS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
PO Box 31
Elmhurst, IL 60126
PHONE
917-705-3916 - Carol Ann Blank
609-730-3883 - Claire Higham Thomas
630-941-3553 - National Headquarters
EMAIL
mnmprinceton@gmail.com
URL
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/mothersandmore
ADMINISTRATOR
Carol Ann Blank, Co-leader, local Princeton area
Claire Higham Thomas, Co-leader, local Princeton area
CONTACT PERSON
Claire Higham Thomas, Co-Leader
DESCRIPTION
The local chapter of a national not-for-profit organization offering support and encouragement to women who have left the paid workforce to raise their children at home, women dealing with transitions between paid employment and at-home motherhood, or women who are jointly pursuing professional goals and family life. It advocates for choice in how one combines working and parenting.
PROGRAMS
Activities include play groups, community service, book group, mothers'-nights-out and statewide conferences. Recent programs have included facilitated discussions, and speakers presenting topics such as "Ask the Pediatrician", "the Importance of Family Rituals and Traditions", and "How to Choose a Preschool".
PUBLICATIONS
Bimonthly Local newsletter
Bimonthly National newsletter
MEETING PLACE
Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton
MEETING TIME
First and third THU of the month, 7:30 PM
MEMBERSHIP
At-home mothers and mothers who work outside the home part-time or full-time are welcome.
FEES/DUES
$45 paid to the national organization
SPECIAL EVENTS
Regional Conferences (Retreats)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Dues scholarships are available
FOUNDED
1995 - Local group 1986 - National group
SUBJECT
WOMEN
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
SUPPORT GROUPS
DATE MODIFIED
03-07-06
Central Jersey Mothers of Multiples (CRF ID #635)
ALTERNATE NAME
CJMOM
PHONE
609-581-2298 - Renee Mraw
609-291-1156 - Ann Wieczkowski
732-940-6232 - Donna Carlson
EMAIL
djc5397@aol.com-
ADMINISTRATOR
Renee Mraw, President
CONTACT PERSON
Donna Carlson, Membership Coordinator
HOURS
First Wednesday evening, each month, at Steinert High School.
DESCRIPTION
A non-profit support club for the mothers of twins, triplets and other higher-order births. The club's aim is to provide members with discussions, educational programs, and social activities that address the special concerns of parenting multiples.
PROGRAMS
In addition to regular meetings, the club has baby/toddler playdates, Mom's Night Out, Family get-togethers, picnics, and sale and re-sale exchanges.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
none
PUBLICATIONS
Multiple Messenger, monthly newsletter
MEETING PLACE
Steinert High School, 2900 Klockner Rd., Hamilton Square (MAY 2005-2006); For the remainder of the year, meetings are at Reynolds Middle School, 2145 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton
MEETING TIME
1st WED of the month 7:00 PM Sept. through June
FEES/DUES
$25 per year
SPECIAL EVENTS
parties and special events for our children.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the state organization. Contact Renee Mraw, 609-468-7452, for more information
FOUNDED
1979
SUBJECT
SUPPORT GROUPS
WOMEN
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
SUPPORT GROUPS
DATE MODIFIED
01-03-06
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Mercer County Chapter (CRF ID #794)
ALTERNATE NAME
MADD - Mercer County
ADDRESS
MERCER COUNTY CHAPTER
PO Box 95
Hightstown, NJ 08520
PHONE
609-443-5311 - Mercer County Chapter
EMAIL
maddmercer@aol.com
HOTLINE
800-448-6233 - Victim hotline
ADMINISTRATOR
Fran Reiss, Coordinator - Mercer County Chapter
DESCRIPTION
The local chapter of a national non-profit organization whose mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
SUBJECT
ADVOCACY
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
DATE MODIFIED
09-06-05