About Our Chapter

 

It's time to put the "me" back in Mommy. 

Our modern world, with all of its opportunities for paid work in and outside the home, has unintentionally isolated us. As a mother it can be difficult to meet new people and make new friends. Mothers & More provides not only scheduled "me time" but the chance to make new friends that might not be right down the street- but are right on the same wavelength.

 

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Mothers & More creates an extended neighborhood of women with whom members can share concerns, friendship, acceptance and FUN. When you come to a meeting or join us for an activity, you'll get to meet mothers from all walks of life. In our chapter we have mothers of twins, mothers with combined families, and mothers who have adopted children. We have single mothers, mothers of children with special needs and mothers with military spouses deployed overseas. Some of our members are just getting started with a baby on the way- while others have teenagers. We all have different paths to and through motherhood, but we are all working to make it a rich time in our lives and those of our children. 

 

So why do we call ourselves "Mothers & More"?

The first part is easy- all of our members are mothers.  The More part is what makes our group unique.  We support all aspects of a mother's identity.  It can be easy to forget with all of the errands and soccer practice and diapers that we are also the people we were before we became mothers. Sure She was a little different- (ok, lets face it- A LOT different) but She is still there. She is still a lawyer, an engineer, a graphic designer, a master Scrabble player, or a Yoga goddess. Now more than ever She needs some attention.

 

Mothers & More Rochester offers programs and activities that support the Mom and More in each of us. Our meetings and social events provide much-needed "me time" - time to have an intelligent conversation with other grown-ups, time to laugh with friends, time to talk about a book that doesn't have pictures, time to create and finish craft projects without interruptions and distractions. 

Find out more...

Join us at one of our monthly meetings for an evening of fun and grown-up conversation. We usually meet on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 2000 Highland Ave. Our gatherings offer topical discussions, guest speakers, and the chance to laugh and make new friends. Visitors are welcome and may attend three meetings before joining. Check out our Event Calendar for details about upcoming meetings and other happenings. 

 

In addition to our general meetings, we have a variety of monthly activities for members: a special Mom's Night Out, an event for Moms & Tots, several special interest clubs (Craft Club, Book Club, a new Scrapbooking Club), and much more. Browse our site to find out about all our chapter offerings.  

  

We'd love to hear from you. Leave a message for us on our Contact page. Be sure to include your phone number and email address so we can get back to you and answer any questions you might have.  

  

About Our National Organization

 

Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do.

We do not oppose women in the workforce. In fact, 40% of us are employed in some capacity. We welcome mothers regardless of their work situation.

 

Our mission is based on the following core beliefs:

• A mother is more than any single role she plays at any given point in her lifetime. She is entitled to fully explore and develop her identity as she chooses: as a woman, a citizen, a parent or an employee.
• All the work mothers do – whether paid or unpaid – has social and economic value.
• All women deserve recognition and support for their right to choose if and how to combine parenting and paid employment.
• All mothers, all children and all families are unique. We respect the wisdom of each mother to decide how to care for her children, her family and herself.
• Mothers have the right to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities without incurring social and economic penalties.
• The transitions women make into and through motherhood are challenging and can be difficult.
• Together, mothers are powerful.

 

 

 

What we do:

Serving over 7,500 mothers in the U.S. and beyond, Mothers & More is a non-profit membership organization that cares for the caregiver. We provide a nationwide network of local chapters for mothers who are – by choice or circumstance – altering their participation in the paid workplace over the course of their active parenting years. Our chapters are structured to support a mother as she navigates the challenges of her daily life – whether she is a full-time family caregiver or struggling to achieve a better balance between the demands of paid work and family care.

Through our chapters and other services, we provide opportunities for mothers to connect with one another in ways that assist them in developing their unique identities as women and help them move more confidently through the transitions that affect their family, work and life. Mothers & More champions the value and necessity of all mothers’ work to our society – paid and unpaid, within and outside of the home. We strive to raise awareness about the fact that mothers live and work in a society that presents significant barriers to their ability to succeed as women, citizens, parents or participants in the workforce. By uniting mothers to act on their own behalf, we seek to eliminate policies, practices and attitudes that unfairly impact mothers as caregivers.

 

For more information, visit the National Mothers & More website.

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