Moms on a Mission:
Spreading Kindness Like Confetti
What started as a casual conversation about how to give back has now grown into a movement. Five years ago, Pikesville resident Laurie Rosen decided to do more for her community. But instead of going it alone, she rallied a group of like-minded moms and launched Moms on a Mission, a volunteer group under the Macks Jewish Connection Network that has since become a powerhouse for change.
Inspiration for Action
Having previously volunteered as a PJ Library connector, Laurie was looking for opportunities to stay involved in the Jewish community.
She learned about the VolunTeams with the Macks Jewish Connection Network where a group of individuals join forces to support a particular organization but wanted to see if there was a way to allow for even more flexibility in approaching volunteering.
“I realized that not everyone is comfortable with certain roles, like working at a soup kitchen or volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House,” she said. “That’s why we decided to offer a range of volunteer opportunities throughout the year, allowing moms to choose activities that align with their interests and availability.”
A Movement Takes Root
It started simply — with a group of people Laurie already knew getting together for small service projects— like assembling care packages or collecting food for families in need. But the VolunTeam Moms on a Mission quickly grew.
Now, five years in, with more than 700 moms in the Facebook group, they’ve taken on much larger initiatives and have expanded to include volunteer opportunities with their children.
Involving the Next Generation of Volunteers
“During COVID my daughter Ruby would see me host events in our driveway and told me that she wanted to be part of Mom’s on a Mission too. And the light bulb went off in my head – I realized that we had a great opportunity to teach our kids how to give back. So, I started having Moms on a Mission, Mommy and Me events,” she said.
Mommy and Me events include kid-friendly volunteer projects like “Bunches of Lunches,” snack bags for Baltimore Hunger projects, cubby stuffers for the Ronald McDonald House, school supply drives and more.
“It’s important to teach kids the value of giving back. We work hard to provide for them, but it’s just as important to keep them grounded and show them that helping others is rewarding. Volunteering helps them see how different families live and that they can make a real difference. I always tell my kids, ‘Spread kindness like confetti,’ because it’s all about finding ways to help someone else,” Laurie added.
Looking Toward the Future
Laurie’s leadership and vision have been key in driving the group’s success, and she’s excited about what’s next.
“We’ve only scratched the surface,” she said. “There’s so much more we want to do — more people we want to help, more ways we can get creative with our service.”
Moms on a Mission is just one example of The Associated’s commitment to fostering volunteerism and strengthening the community. Through its agencies, like the Macks Jewish Connection Network, The Associated continues to support initiatives that empower individuals to give back in meaningful ways.
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