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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Aug 8

Paddle for a Purpose! Join us on Aug 31st for a fun-filled Paddle & Kayak Day in San Diego—a family-friendly event supporting children in need!
📍 4090 Dawes St, San Diego, CA
🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/46O99F2
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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jul 29

We have great news! The Nasiri Foundation has joined the HAND Foundation with a $200K matching grant to fight hunger in Iran. Their support will provide an additional 2,222 one-month food packages, reaching over 11,000 individuals in Tehran.
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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jul 21

Join us July 26 or 27 for a Meet & Greet with Moms Against Poverty!
✨ Connect with our founder
🎤 Hear powerful stories
🤝 Learn how to get involved
📍 Portland | 3–5 PM
📧 [email protected]
#MomsAgainstPoverty #CommunityImpact

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks to a $200,000 grant from The HAND Foundation, Moms Against Poverty can now support 2,222 low-income families in Tehran with a month of food & essential provisions! A ripple of their kindness impacts the lives of so many!
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#HopeInAction

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate freedom and independence, let the quiet strength of compassion guide us toward a brighter future. And let us honor this day by lifting the most vulnerable among us, the children we serve. 💙

#MomsAgainstPoverty #FourthOfJuly

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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jun 30

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer?

📦 Help pack food kits for Bay Area families in need!

📍 SF | 🗓️ Weekdays, Summer 2025 | ⏰ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM

💛 Every box = hope.

👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/3GqnxZb

#MomsAgainstPoverty #VolunteerWithMAP #SummerOfService #EndChildHunger

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jun 15

This Father's Day, we celebrate the strength, love, and quiet sacrifices of fathers and father figures everywhere. 💙
Tell us about a father or father figure who inspires you. Tag them below and share one thing you've learned from them! 💬
#MomsAgainstPoverty #FathersDay #WordsOfWisdom

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jun 10

Principal Founder Delfarib Fanaie will visit our programs in Iran, made possible by your support 💙 She'll tour partner sites, meet children in our care centers, and listen to women in vocational training. Your gift becomes hope. #MomsAgainstPoverty #HopeInAction #IranPrograms

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jun 9

Through our Health Care Program, we're delivering critical care, hygiene kits, & wellness to children & families—globally. Join us: https://bit.ly/448z2gT
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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · Jun 6

Big news! Our OFAC license has been renewed — letting us send up to $8M/year in lawful humanitarian aid to Iran.
For 15 years, we've supported kids & families with food, healthcare, education & more.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Hru1qZ
#MomsAgainstPoverty#OFAC #HumanitarianAid

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 30

Education changes everything. In 2024, Moms Against Poverty impacted 78,532 lives across Iran, the U.S., Senegal, and the Philippines through schools, training, & support. Together, we're building more than schools—we're building hope. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wwjakj

Education

Explore our child education programs that provide essential learning resources and opportunities to children in need, helping them build a brighter future.

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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 28

Leaving a quick Google review helps Moms Against Poverty reach more people, build trust, and expand our impact for children in need. Take a minute to share your experience:

https://bit.ly/3Fr0NYI

#MomsAgainstPoverty #SupportNonprofits #LeaveAReview

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 26

Today, we honor and remember the brave women and men who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Their sacrifice reminds us of the importance of compassion, unity, and our work to build a better future for children everywhere.

#MomsAgainstPoverty #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 23

#FlashbackFriday—As part of our 2025 Mother's Day celebrations, we gifted 150 hand-woven blankets to moms and grandmothers at Katherine R. Smith Elementary—spreading warmth, gratitude, and joy. Read more: https://bit.ly/43zefSp
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Mother’s Day Blanket Giveaway 2025 Warms Hearts at Katherine R. Smith Elementary

Moms Against Poverty's Mother’s Day Blanket Giveaway 2025 at Katherine R. Smith Elementary warmed hearts with handmade gifts, food, and community support.

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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 16

From Action to Impact: Volunteer With Us
Every action—packing food, preparing for an event, lending a hand—creates a ripple effect that can lead to lasting change in a child's life. Sign up today & start your volunteer journey - https://bit.ly/4mjhp55
#MomsAgainstPoverty #VolunteerWithUs

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 15

See your compassion in action! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch powerful stories of hope, resilience, and real change. Discover how your support is transforming lives around the world. 🌍
👉 https://bit.ly/43vFTk6
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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 14

This Mother's Day, we're honored to recognize Stacy Menz as our Heart of a Mother Award recipient—a tribute to her unwavering compassion & commitment to uplifting children & families in need.
👉 https://bit.ly/4mee5rQ
#HeartOfAMother

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 12

This Mother's Day, give the gift of hope. We honor the strength, resilience, and love of mothers everywhere. When you support a mother, you uplift a family and a future. Watch: https://bit.ly/4dd7UAr

#MomsAgainstPoverty #MothersDay

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 8

This Mother's Day, let's lift up moms everywhere — from our neighborhoods to communities across the globe. 💛 Your support can bring food, opportunity, & hope to mothers working hard to create a better futue.
Donate now: https://bit.ly/4iVv3Zs
#MomsAgainstPoverty #MothersDay2025

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 7

Mother's Day Weekend Bazaar – Come Say Hi! 🌸

We'll be at the Mother's Day Bazaar this Sunday — stop by our table & learn how you can give a meaningful gift to mothers in need 💛 We'll be sharing powerful stories & simple ways to make a difference for moms who need our support. #MomsAgainstPoverty

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 6

The Heart of a Mother Award 💛
This Mother's Day, we're honoring a Bay Area mom whose compassion creates real change for children and families.
Know a mom who leads with love? Nominate her today: https://bit.ly/3ETUY5F
#MomsAgainstPoverty #TheHeartOfAMother

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 3

For just $0.63 a day, your compassion can bring lasting hope into a child's life. The Vital Rescue Collective supports nourishment, economic empowerment, and healing—for those charting a new path forward, one step at a time.

https://bit.ly/3CSsgRP

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Moms Against Poverty

Join the Vital Rescue Collective by Moms Against Poverty. Your $19 monthly donation provides critical aid to children and families in need worldwide.

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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 3

Celebrate moms with our 2025 Tribute Video 💛 Nominate a Bay Area mom for the Heart of a Mother Award or support moms worldwide with a gift. Join us in honoring the love that shapes our world.

https://bit.ly/3ETUY5F

#HeartOfAMother #CelebrateMoms #MothersDay2025 #GiveBack

The Heart of a Mother: Stories of Strength, Love, and Impact

Nominate a remarkable mom for the Heart of a Mother Award—honoring Bay Area women who uplift communities through compassion and courage. Celebrate motherhood with purpose this year.

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momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 1

Due to unexpected circumstances, the Thalassemia Dance Party Fundraiser will be postponed. We'll follow up with the new date shortly. All ticket holders will receive a full refund. You can still support children with thalassemia by donating today! https://bit.ly/42WRl6S #MomsAgainstPovert

momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social @momsagainstpoverty.bsky.social · May 1

💔 Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the explosion at the Bandar Abbas port in Iran. This tragedy deeply saddens us, & we are currently assessing the situation to determine how we can support the families of those affected. bit.ly/44iLdsa
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Tragedy at the Bandar Abbas Port Claims Lives and Sparks Urgent Humanitarian Response

Learn about the humanitarian response to the devastating Bandar Abbas Port explosion and fire on April 26, 2025. Moms Against Poverty is mobilizing aid efforts through Nikgaman Jamshid Charity to supp...

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