Events are important at Maggie’s Place. We celebrate everything. We rejoice when a mom or baby hits a milestone. We are known to cry from time to time–first steps, answered prayers, new jobs and moving on. We also love events that bring our community together to celebrate what we do, how we do it and…
You see the photos of our beautiful babies and our smiling moms. You may even know the hard work that goes into all that our moms accomplish and how far they’ve come. At Maggie’s Place, we are beyond proud of all our mom’s next steps and fresh starts. But we are also proud of the…
Did you know that if all nonprofits were a country, they would have the sixteenth largest economy in the world? That, according to The National Council of Nonprofits, is based on the 878 billion dollars they pumped into the economy in 2012, the last time the council measured such things. It’s a surprising economic impact,…
Some thoughts to keep your spirits lifted through this season which can often be hectic and overwhelming. From all of us at Maggie’s Place, we wish you joy and family and hope for the holiday and for the coming year. “Let us keep Christmas beautiful without a thought of greed.” –Anne Garnett Schultz “May you…
Each year, a group of ladies in Scottsdale join together for Christmas Tea. It’s no ordinary tea. They decorate a home that’s already gorgeous, create a store filled with holiday trinkets, collect raffle prizes and ask for support for the moms and babies at Maggie’s Place. This year their leader, Susie Stelzer, a longtime friend…
Last week was Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving fueled by social media shares, mentions, and matches. It is an annual event celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Over the years, it has become an event on par with Black Friday and Cyber Monday–a way of giving back to the good works all over…
According to the National Alliance To End Homelessness, the estimate for those experiencing homelessness in America in 2017 was 553,742. Add pregnancy to the equation and you realize the vital importance of Maggie’s Place, what we do and who we serve. Our moms, babies and children are not just nameless faces and statistics. We are…
Ho Ho Ho! The holidays are almost here. We know you haven’t had your turkey yet but we’re already thinking Christmas here at Maggie’s Place. We’re playing Santa, along with your help, to lots of moms and babies this year. Wondering how Christmas works here at Maggie’s Place? Our goal, always, is to empower the…
Over 100 little ones and their moms turned out for the annual Halloween party at Maggie’s Place last weekend. Party planners and volunteers came from the Scottsdale National Charity League and East Valley Women’s League. Maggie’s Place kids, and moms, enjoyed games, face painting, costumes, treats and crafts. They left all ready for tomorrow’s spirited…
Thank You Kendra Scott… If you attended Corks & Forks, you know the Kendra Scott Mystery Boxes sold out fast! We should have ordered more! Thankfully, the Kendra Scott store in the Chandler Mall, is offering us another chance to save and benefit Maggie’s Place at the same time. On Sunday, October 28th, 20 percent…