We believe…

     • That our mouths have the power to sing a song that soothes or to speak words that protect.

     • That our hands are tough enough to build and tender enough to comfort.

     • That our hearts have the strength to love beyond the bounds of biology.

Therefore, we take it as our duty to sing to, speak for, build up, comfort, and love "our" children…
...not just those who were born into our families.

We pledge to offer who we are and what we have to the kids who need us.

"She was gentle as a dove and brave as a lioness...Mother"
- Andrew Jackson -

Letters From Members of 52 M.O.M.S.

I am so happy to be a part of 52 MOMS. It truly is a group with no other agenda except that of helping others in need. Every time a project is going, not only are there individuals working hard on the project, there are many others who are sharing the need to all those around them. It seems as though every member of the group celebrates together for our unity in helping others. While there are leaders and those in charge of various projects, this group has no hierarchy. Each member has the opportunity to spearhead an effort, plus there will be plenty of others willing to jump on board and help out. Through this group, I have been able to experience the joy of helping others as I am surrounded and motivated by women who have a heart to serve. An added benefit is that 52 MOMS provides a perfect opportunity to involve my daughter in service to others at a very young age. Oh, and a final perk – we have fun! Mandy Conrad

52MOMS embodies the heart of a servant. By inviting all to "come as you are" and only come if you feel led and able to, many of the barriers to participation in something larger than yourself become non-existent.  I think this openness has created a movement that not only produces tangible results without the drain of a tangible structure, but a lot of love, caring and connectedness within our group and our larger community.  Starkville needs this kind of love, this kind of hope.  Really the world needs this! Leslie Fye

I joined 52MOMS thinking it would be a great way to give back. But, somehow, in the midst of giving, I find myself reaping the benefits of joy, friendship, and pure fun! Melissa Luckett

52 M.O.M.S. has become an undeniable blessing in the life of my family. This organization has allowed me to present service to my daughter in a very real and tangible way. She has been exposed to so many prevalent needs in the community and has then seen how "she and mommy" can help to ease the burdens of others. I am so thankful for the opportunity 52 M.O.M.S. has presented to my family. This organization is truly making a difference in the lives of children...one project at a time. Kari Fanguy

As a single mom, it seems impossible sometimes to fit service in between working and taking care of my daughter. I can participate in 52 moms because there aren't any mandatory meetings that would take away from my time with her, and a lot of the service projects are either kid-friendly or something I can do on my own time. I don't know of any other service organization that's like that. One of my favorite things about 52 moms is its diversity. Here in the South, we sometimes shy away from racially diverse groups, even in our service and religious organizations. That's something 52 moms is really intentional about -- welcoming anyone who wants to serve, regardless of race or religion. I think that diversity is the only way we will ever bring about real change in our communities. I love, love, love the women who are in 52 moms. They are different in so many ways, but at the core they are all exceptionally bright, generous, and welcoming women (no men as far as I know, but they would be welcomed too!). In short, they are the kind of women I want my daughter to become. Amelia Killcreas

Being able to open our hands a little wider, to embrace, to stand up for, and to show that we care for children not just biologically ours....is what I love about 52 MOMS....little projects at a time to make a big difference in the life of needy children...We rock!! Vidya Ramraj

Joining 52M.O.M.S was a mission in itself for me a few months ago. I read about them in our local newspaper and I was overwhelmed and so excited about the things they were doing in OUR community. They were reaching out to other Mothers and children that needed their help. I found myself to be a Mother needing help in December of 2006. My husband and I delivered our first children, triplets, on December 11, 2006. We spent hours back and forth between our home and Oktibbeha County Hospital that Month. We came home from the hospital on Christmas Eve and found boxes and boxes of diapers and wipes on our front porch. There was a sweet note from a local church that wanted to help out our family. As first time parents we had no clue how much we needed those diapers!! We didn't know these people, we had never attended the church, nor was it a Baptist church, they simply wanted to help and knew we could use it. I want to share that feeling with someone else, everyday if I can! 52M.O.M.S is my way of giving back and it feels awesome! Michelle Tehan

Hello, I am Maribel Lopez-Hernandez and when I heard about 52 MOMS and what they do for the children in the community I got so excited.  I am a mother of 3 and I know how difficult sometimes it could be for those parents out there to deal with all the great excitement and the difficult times in their lives and I decided 52 MOMS is a great organization that would give me the opportunity to help others and to teach my children how amazing it is to give to others and make someone amazingly happy.  So I am a MOM on a MISSION TO HELP OTHERS. Maribel Lopez-Hernandez

52Moms is what I want my kids' world to look like. Alison Buehler

I have been so impressed with the creativity and talents of the women in this group.  The ideas for projects, like the Stick Pick Up and the PJ Party have been unique and really successful.  When there has been a need for something--like the video to thank sponsors to play before the movie--there has been someone with a talent who made time to fill that need.  I love the guilt-free aspect of this organization.  In other groups I have been part of, I have always felt guilty if I missed a meeting, or didn't participate in a project.  In this group one of the tenets is that we are all busy moms--sometimes we can't come to meetings, and there are some projects that we can't be a part of, but that is ok.  The idea is to help when you can and to participate in the projects that really call to you.  So far, this has worked really well.  There has never been a shortage of people willing and able to help. I love that I can include my children in this organization.  By being an active part of our projects and having a great time, they are learning from an early age that it is a joy to serve others. Lynn Peterson

What started out as just a seedling of an idea has truly sprouted and blossomed into the fruitful group that we are today. 52 M.O.M.S. is spilling over with beautiful people. This organization is fostering loving and trusting relationships in our community. Our approach of service is very hands-on. I love that we truly get the opportunity to intimately know the people we are serving. We serve in a way that we are required to get involved on a more personal level rather than simply opening our check books. From the success of our projects and the growth of our group, it indicates to me that our community was hungry to help others—and that is something worth noting. Elizabeth D. Williams