About Us
MOMCODE was founded in August 2020 with the vision of building communities of Open, Diverse and Empowered moms. In the wake of the antiracist protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd and in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic, we recognized the need for mothers of all walks of life to come together and support one another through the journey of motherhood, to care for ourselves and our families, and to help each other raise kind, connected, empathetic, and responsible kids. Mothers today face unprecedented challenges to our own and our families’ health and wellbeing. Our Circles offer moms meaningful connection through local support networks rooted in our four CODE values – Community, Openness, Diversity and Empowerment. MOMCODE Circle members empower one another, our families, and our communities with our combined strength and shared values. Moms can change the world, one child at a time.
MOMCODE is a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our activities promote the values of Community, Openness, Diversity, and Empowerment in parenting and among moms, kids and families. We help moms, families and communities thrive by providing support, opportunities for connection, education, tools, and resources to mothers.
Values, Mission, and Objectives
Community
We seek to foster a strong sense of community and mutual support among moms and to facilitate connection to and engagement in the broader communities in which we live. Mothers need supportive networks in which to learn, grow, and raise our children. Without them, moms can feel isolated, lonely, and overwhelmed. When mothers feel connected, we are better able to care for ourselves and our families and to develop lasting bonds of friendship. MOMCODE creates these support networks, as well as opportunities to have positive impacts in and greater involvement with our local communities through service projects and activities.
Openness
We understand that there are many ways to parent our kids and we respect all approaches to motherhood. We consider different views as a thoughtful means to expand our knowledge and grow together. MOMCODE is committed to inclusiveness, collaboration, transparency and accountability within and among our members and programs. We encourage active participation and seek to engage all moms in our communities who need our support. We are accountable to our members and follow the highest standards of transparent governance.
Diversity
We value and celebrate differences in race, culture, religion, age, and identity. We believe that mothers are united in our desire to nurture understanding and empathy in our children. When we embrace our differences and are exposed to new experiences and cultures, we can grow awareness and understanding within ourselves, our kids, and our communities. We can also begin to break down barriers to racial equality and plant seeds to cultivate a more just future for our children. MOMCODE commits to actively listening to voices from different backgrounds and promoting diversity in all aspects of our programming. We strive to ensure all of our members feel heard and supported.
Empowerment
We help moms grow stronger and more confident as both parents and individuals. We strive to assist mothers to find balance and ensure the health and wellbeing of their families. MOMCODE provides resources, tools, and opportunities for sharing knowledge, learning from others’ experiences, navigating transitions in motherhood, and connecting to community services. MOMCODE supports moms to feel empowered and to nurture kind, aware, and engaged kids. Our families and communities all benefit when mothers are able to claim their agency, authority, authenticity, and autonomy.
