Helping Hands
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"A THOUGHTFUL ACT OR KIND WORD MAY PASS IN A MOMENT BUT, THE WARMTH AND CARE BEHIND IT STAY IN THE HEART FOREVER."
The Helping Hands program was designed to support active NTMOMS. The program began in 2003 at NTMOMS group and has been a real help to many of our moms since. Why? Well, let's face it, life as a mom is busy, tiring and wonderful all at the same time. It's hard enough to get things done on a typical day — there are only 24 hours, and you only have 2 hands, 1 brain and a to-do list that is 5 feet long. When life throws you a curve ball, managing your days can become very difficult, overwhelming and sometimes impossible. That is where we come in.
We are a "big city" MOMS group operating with "small town" principles. It is what makes our group special and something that we are very proud of. When another mom is going through a difficult time, it is easy for us all to relate. That is why it is important that we give support to anyone in our group when they need it most by taking the pressure off of dinner-time and delivering 5 delicious meals (or as needed).
WHO DO WE HELP?
Members of North Toronto Moms Groups (active members)
Those who have suffered an unfortunate personal loss.
Those who become ill.
Those who have a sick child.
Those who have given birth - sometimes families need meals right after they return home, and sometimes it’s more helpful to have them provided at a later date.
Those who are having any kind of difficult time, extreme or not.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS?
If you are a member who could use some support, contact our Helping Hands Coordinator and talk about your situation and how we can best help. You can say as little or as much about your situation as you want. Anything said will be held in the strictest of confidence. The Coordinator will organize the volunteers and set things in motion.
If you know someone in MOMS Group who could use some support and have either talked to them about Helping Hands or know they would accept and appreciate some support, contact the Helping Hands Coordinator to organize something.
Please use this program! Do not think your situation is trivial or that you are putting anyone out. Our MOMS group is full of women who really care about each other and want to help.