Greetings!
February is a time for love - not just for a significant other, but for family members, friends and others who are important to us. How will you celebrate Valentine's Day this year? Check out the article about One Billion Rising for a way to show love for all women. We hope you'll find these articles interesting. Best wishes,
Linda Lisi Juergens
Executive Director
516 939-MOMS X101
The National Association of Mothers' Centers (NAMC) provides programs that empower mothers, fathers and caregivers to find solutions that work for their families, their work lives and their personal lives.
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  The Ultimate Tool for Success: Emotional Intelligence
Wednesday, February 6th from 8 pm to 9 pm EDT
This webinar will provide you with a basic understanding of Emotional Intelligence (EI). As you understand what comprises Emotional Intelligence you'll gain insight into ways you can understand yourself and the people in your life better. This webinar will also provide you with a few simple tips to help you relate to others more effectively and achieve better results at work and at home.
 Catherine Wright is Communications Liaison for the NAMC by night and a writer/facilitator for SVI, a world-class training and talent development company, by day. She is passionate about building successful relationships and helping others do the same.
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NAMC Membership
Featured Member Benefit: Add Your Voice to Public Policy Discussions
Our Advocacy Coordinator, Valerie Young, represents the NAMC and its members in Washington, D.C. so we can keep you abreast of what's happening in public policy discussions. You can stay up-to-date with how members of Congress are handling legislation impacting your family, economic security, and the many needless frustrations and inequities family caregivers encounter by:
- Reading our twice monthly Advocacy Edition of the NAMC eNews.
- Following Your (Wo)Man in Washington's weekly blog, daily FaceBook and Twitter updates.
Every NAMC member has a voice in congressional briefing rooms, think tank conferences, and coalition efforts with like-minded advocates pushing for those of us who care for others, yet are often overlooked and underestimated. We make it easy for you to make your voice heard by your Senators and Representatives by providing online guidelines. You can join the conversation by commenting on our posts or contacting Valerie to have your concerns conveyed right on Capitol Hill. When you become an NAMC member, your voice counts along with hundreds of other NAMC members.
For more information about becoming a member, click here or contact Lisa Kaplan-Miller.
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Mothers' Center in the Spotlight Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey
Pictured above are members of the Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey during an annual holiday party at their local community center. During the event, the group provided games, crafts, snacks, music, holiday story telling, and most importantly, lots of fun for both the children and the mothers.
Building a social network for our children and ourselves is an important way to help break the isolation sometimes felt as a new parent. How much importance did you place on maintaining and finding friendships when you first became a mother? Let us know by leaving a comment on the Mothers Central Blog post: Learning to Laugh Again - Finding Support through Friendship.
Join us each month as we highlight a different local Mothers' Center across the nation. Don't have a Mothers' Center near you? Learn more about starting a local Mothers' Center group by downloading our New Center Start-up Guide.
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One Billion Rising to End Violence Against Women Fifteen years ago Eve Ensler, the creator of The Vagina Monologues, started a global movement to end violence against women worldwide. Ms. Ensler states that "Today 1 out of 3 women in the world -- more than 1 billion women -- will be raped or beaten." The One Billion Rising Valentine's Day campaign centers on dancing and raising awareness. They invite ONE BILLION women and those who love them to WALK OUT, DANCE, RISE UP, and DEMAND an end to this violence by demonstrating our collective strength, numbers and solidarity across borders. This action is getting so much attention because of recent examples of violence against women and girls worldwide that is waking up people, especially women, to its pervasiveness and that we need to address the issue now. To learn more and join in the fight against violence toward women, visit onebillionrising.org. |
Do You Qualify for Free Tax Preparation?
Doing taxes can often be intimidating and just plain difficult. Some people qualify for free assistance through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.
VITA Program: For those who make $51,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers can inform you about tax credits for which you may qualify, and prepare a basic tax return with electronic filing.
TCE Program: For those who are 60 years of age or older. You may qualify for free tax help from IRS-certified volunteers who specialize in issues that pertain to seniors.
Click here to learn more or find a location near you where you can get free tax help through the VITA and TCE programs. |
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- Learn from each other
- Find needed support
- Advocate for our children's needs
- Discover valuable resources
- Find creative ways to manage work and family responsibilities
- And so much more!
Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the National Association of Mothers' Centers today. Thank you for making a difference! |
