Celebrate your mom this weekend with tokens of love and gratitude that keep on giving! Consider making a charity donation in honor of your mother (or the mother-figure in your life – be it an aunt, neighbor, teacher, friend) that speaks to a part of her that you hold special in your heart. From moms who showed you love through sports, music, food and more – we’ve pulled a few donation suggestions from terrific charities. Local nonprofits and schools will also welcome donations in honor of someone you love -- so this Mother’s Day, consider choosing a gift that gives back!
5 Mother’s Day Gifts that Give Back
1. Did your mom drive you to practice and attend all your games when you were growing up?
TeamUSA: The "Raise Our Flag" iniative offers anybody the chance to buy a stitch on the USA flag that will be carried with TeamUSA at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Your donation also supports TeamUSA Olympic athletes and their training.
2. Did your mom cook for your family and feed all the neighborhood kids too?
Share our Strength: Offer "No Kid Hungry e-Cards" that help a mother whose family is struggling with hunger.
3. Did your mom listen to you practice without complaining and attend ALL your performances?
VH1's SaveTheMusic: Donate in your mother's name to help save the art of music in schools across the country through providing musical instruments and education.
4. Did your mom support your dreams of college, starting a business, or getting a good job?
Kiva: A Kiva.org gift certificate lets your mom choose how to make a difference for another woman in the world. "This Mother's Day, give nurturers the tools to do the world's most important job. . . mothers in particular-- have an incredible ripple effect that builds brighter futures for their families, communities and the world." - Kiva. org
5. Did your mom teach you the importance of giving back and helping others in the world?
Heiffer International: With a variety of resources to purchase in the honor of your mother - like goats to provide milk and chickens to provide eggs - Heiffer helps other mothers around the world, ensuring food, water, and sustainable elements to better their lives and their communities.
Bonus Ideas!
6. Did your mom let you keep the stray dog or cat that followed you home?
Donate to your local animal shelter or the ASPCA and help provide food, shelter and care for animals in need.
7. Do you remember your mom reading you your favorite book over and over and over…
Consider a gift to your local library, Reach Out and Read, or Reading Is Fundamental! Help provide books and promote literacy and education readiness for children across the country.
Rinse. Repeat
And…don’t just stop at making Mother’s Day special for your mom - MakeAnotherMother'sDay! Our friends at Cozi Family invite you to practice anonymous and random acts of kindness this weekend - making the day for another mother who may not be surrounded by the appreciation she deserves on her big day! Learn more
