MOMS Partnership sponsors 'Every Mother Matters' celebration

To further its community building efforts, The MOMS Partnership brought mothers and community agencies together on April 29 for the fifth annual “Every Mother Matters” Mother’s Day Celebration, providing fun family activities, raffles, and refreshments at the Whalley Avenue Stop & Shop.

The event was organized to recognize and praise mothers for the important role they represent in the family and our communities.

In addition to the MOMS Partnership, the event was also attended by the New Haven Health Department, Clifford Beers Clinic, Elm City Communities New Haven Housing, VNA Community Healthcare, New Haven Healthy Start, Neighborhood Housing Services, and Steps. Raffle gifts were donated by The New Haven Diaper Bank. Food and refreshments were provided by Stop & Shop.

Natasha Rivera-LaButhie, Site Coordinator for the MOMS Partnership, organized the event. She was very pleased with the turnout and looks forward to doing similar events in the future.

“The event was geared to bringing mothers much needed community services and to honor the hard work moms do on a daily basis,” she said. “We look forward to ongoing events with our partners for the benefit of mother's in New Haven and our community.”

The Stop & Shop at 150 Whalley Ave. is one of the MOMS Partnership’s four community-based hubs where mothers can receive mental health, parenting, and coaching services, as well as assistance with employment and basic needs. Stop & Shop’s centralized location allows the MOMS Partnership to serve people from the Dixwell, Dwight, Edgewood, and other neighborhoods.

The MOMS Partnership believes in creating community spaces that promote the health and wellbeing of mothers and families. MOMS Partnership is committed to creating safe and centralized locations in neighborhoods which are easy to access and increase a mother’s connection to the community and to one another.