Page 100 - Parents Magazine (December 2019)

LIFEÑPhi lanthropy

Meet moms
and dads who
started
nonprofits!

“I Had to Do Something.”

Each of these parents had crazy-busy lives (just like the
rest of us). But they didn’t let that stop them from taking real

action when they encountered serious problems.

Their hustle, fortitude, and compassion will inspire you.

by ELISSA STRAUSS

“LOOK FOR THE HELPERS,”
we tell our children when
scary things happen. We quote
When Miry Whitehill (center)
met this Syrian refugee family, Mister Rogers to remind them
they had been living in an
apartment with no furniture. (and ourselves, really) that the
The Alawads were so grateful world is still hospitable to
for Whitehill’s support
that they named their baby goodness and hope. For many,
after her a year later. this small act of redirection is
enough to feel better. But
others want to be the helpers.
These fierce moms and
dads identified an issue and
started their own nonprofits
to make a difference. Parents
is donating $500 to each of
these groups as a holiday
gift to honor our Board of
Advisors. We hope that you’ll
consider contributing too.

MIRY’S LIST

“Many families
who came to
our country seeking
a better life
have fallen through
the cracks.”

PURPOSE Provide refugee
families with
everyday necessities
and social support
FOUNDED 2016

Five months after the birth
of her second child, Miry
Whitehill heard about a
Syrian refugee family who
had just moved to Los Angeles DANNY LIAO.
and wanted a bouncy jumper.

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