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WMOM holds supply donation drive for Women’s Center

By The Woodlands Mothers of Multiples | June 24, 2019

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – The Woodlands Mothers of Multiples (WMOM) held a supply donation drive for Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC) at multiple events in May. Montgomery County Women’s Center provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and accompaniment, legal services and transitional housing to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

WMOM members contributed over 1000 diapers, nearly 1000 feminine hygiene products and nearly 400 razors to the supply drive. Additional items donated included nursing pads, bras, flip flops, baby wipes, reusable bags and drawstring bags, grooming accessories, toiletries, toothbrushes, gas cards and mattress covers.

“The Woodlands Mothers of Multiples is proud to support Montgomery County Women’s Center’s mission to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault,” said WMOM President Jessica Riedinger. “We’re encouraged that the supplies our members have donated will benefit women and children in our area.”

Items donated by members of The Woodlands Mothers of Multiples

Donations from WMOM will support MCWC’s Residential Programs, including Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing. The shelter has been providing a safe emergency refuge for abused women and children for over 30 years and can house up to 75 women and children each night.

The Woodlands Mothers of Multiples (WMOM) is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3), consisting of approximately 180 families living in North Harris County and Montgomery County. WMOM provides parents of multiple birth children the opportunity of meeting with others who share their interests, and through planned programs assist each other by offering help, encouragement, suggestions, and ideas whenever possible. WMOM is dedicated to building a support network to aid parents in meeting the unique challenges and joys of parenting twins, triplets, and more. WMOM is a member of the Multiples of America (formerly NOMOTC) and Texas Mothers of Multiples (TMOM).

Featured Photo: Cindy Williams (left) of Montgomery County Women’s Center and Keri Stooksbury (right) of The Woodlands Mothers of Multiples with the donated items.

Source: The Woodlands Mothers of Multiples