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How Adoptive Moms Can Help Kids Adjust To Their New Lives
Around 7 million adoptees are living in the U.S., and approximately 140,000 are adopted each year. Adopting children into your home is a meaningful commitment, but this change comes with a significant adjustment for both the at-home
5 Common Misconceptions About Nonprofit Organizations
Source: Pexels Nonprofits are groups whose primary function is to benefit different communities and advocacies. They can come in different forms such as societies, organizations, and unions. Currently, there are roughly 1.5 million registered nonprofits in the country, showing just
New Education Program For Refugee Children
As the weather gets warmer and schools get out for the summer, many children have the luxury of summer trips with their families and lavish summer camps. For many of the new refugee children who
Prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service Goes to Principal Founder, Delfarib Fanaie
On January 27, 2022, five Jefferson Award for Public Service Silver Medal Finalists from the Bay Area were honored. MAP’s Founder, Delfarib Fanaie was among them! As a Finalist, she will automatically be considered for
Nourishing US Children and Families Month-After-Month
They may be lost to many but they are not forgotten by this Bay Area-based nonprofit, Moms Against Poverty. Children facing hunger are often not seen, especially in affluent areas of the country like California,
Happy New Year From MAP to You
Happy New Year From MAP to You! On behalf of all of us at MAP. As this year comes to an end, we want to thank you for your unwavering support of children and families
Filling the Need for Disadvantaged Communities
They may have flown under the radar in some circles, but Bay Area-based nonprofit Moms Against Poverty (MAP) is making an impact, both in Alameda and also on a global scale. The organization, which states
Helping 25 Students Continue Their Studies
The past year has been an eye-opening experience for many people all over the world. Everyone from all stages of life were affected and needed to make adjustments. Some of the people that were hit
Providing A Safety Net For U.S. School Districts
Moms Against Poverty has provided a consistent safety net of support for the Castro Valley School District. “Knowing that we have this wonderful resource twice a month gives us this sense of security,” said Nancy
Donor Impact In The United States
Our efforts in the United States have grown substantially within the past year. Due to the conditions throughout 2020, it was a trying year for most of our Bay Area families, whether dealing with fires
Year End Report – 2020
A Look At Our 2020 Accomplishments! Dear Friends, As we welcome 2021, I pass on my heartfelt thanks to you for the vital role you play within MAP and our work. It is truly impossible
MAP in the U.S. a Year in Review – 2020
The United States is one of the best economically sustained countries in the entire world. Yet, even before the pandemic, more Americans struggled with food insecurity than ever before. As the ongoing presence of the
