After having a baby, mothers face an impossible choice: Stay home and lose income, identity, and career momentum -- or return to work and pay more for childcare than they earn.

There's no middle ground. No flexibility. Pick one.

THE SOLUTION:

The Mama Foundation addresses the missing middle through our "Mama Works" Program -- our employment ecosystem for postpartum mothers.

Starting with Mama Works: Coffee, we'll first employ a cohort of moms at our mobile coffee bar. But this is just the beginning. We're building a JOBS platform for moms.

Here's how it works:

Moms work flexible shifts (events, businesses, farmers markets, etc.)
While they work, other moms provide childcare for their babies (also getting paid!)
Moms who bake from home supply our pastries (they also get paid)
Everyone wins: immediate income, built-in childcare, community support, reducing stress and improving mental health

WHAT WE NEED:

$5,000 to launch:

Coffee equipment + supplies: $3,000
Program coordination + operations: $2,000

Your donation puts a mom to work. Your donation keeps a baby with their mother. Your donation creates the middle ground that should have always existed.

JOIN US:

Virtual Launch Event: January 6, 2026 at 6pm

Can't make it? Donate now and watch the replay!

The Mama Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are be tax-deductible.

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