momsrising

MomsRising has done an incredible job at engaging mothers and others on issues that impact families in the United States. MAU has been in awe of the sheer power and momentum of this network (no pun intended.) Their recent partnership with Christy Turlington Burns on maternal health, especially endeared the network to us, as once we get informed about national statistics on maternal health (which are sobering enough), we’ll learn about global maternal health statistics, which are even more sobering, and then the global mother network will really rock.

What they say: Since 2006, MomsRising has been working to bring together millions of people who share a common concern about the need to build a more family-friendly America. Our members are bringing important motherhood and family issues to the forefront of the country’s awareness. Together, we are working to create both cultural and legislative change, on both the national and state levels.

Last year alone, MomsRising’s members took over a million actions in support of families, and in the process, were covered in the media over 1,000 times. Together, we are making major progress—policies at the Congressional and state levels that have been stuck for decades are now moving forward, and some have already become law. For example, MomsRising played a key role in securing paid family leave in New Jersey, Washington, and paid sick days in Milwaukee. Our efforts also helped pass legislation, which removes highly toxic phthalates from young children’s toys and products, and the Consumer Product Safety Reform Act that will better protect our families from toxic substances.

In light of all this, the MAU Board & Staff give our Heartfelt Seal of Gratitude and Respect to MomsRising and recommend MAU Mavens check them out. Continue the upward RISE!