We are MAEVE West Adams

MOTHERHOOD. ALLIANCE. EQUITY. VILLAGE. EMPOWERMENT.

Supporting local parents and families in Greater West Adams

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Because you aren’t meant to parent alone.

MAEVE is your network of neighbor families who share advice, play together, and show up for one another in times of need. Learn more about our member benefits.

Find your village.

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Monthly nights out. Age-based playgroup meet-ups. Book club and craft circle. We host 10+ events a month, and new faces are always welcome. Follow us on Instagram to see some highlights from recent events.

Fill your calendar.

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Be an engaged neighbor. We host service projects to support causes in our backyard, and we offer frequent opportunities to volunteer.

Give back to your community.

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About Us

MAEVE West Adams is a chapter of MAEVE, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower all who parent in support of one another and their communities. We serve families with kids of all ages, and we welcome families as diverse as our neighborhood – with many races, cultures, sexual orientations, genders, and family structures represented in our membership. We are member-funded and run entirely by volunteers. We are a vibrant community, with 300+ active members and a lifetime total of 700+ members since our founding in 2021. All are welcome.

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Meet the Leadership Team

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    Marie Mawji

    PRESIDENT

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    Sharon Lee

    CO-VP COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Mom smiling at bookstore

    Malia Jennings

    CO-VP COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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    Danielle Daniels

    VP PROGRAMMING

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    Michelle Valdez

    TREASURER

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    Ali Johnson

    VP MEMBERSHIP

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    Jillian Kassel

    SECRETARY

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    Rachel Spencer

    VP ADMINISTRATION

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    Jessica Garbutt

    VP SUBGROUPS

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    JoJo Halfond

    MEMBER-AT-LARGE

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    Katie Jones

    CO-VP COMMUNICATIONS

  • Woman in a yellow and white striped dress holding a cake with green and red decorations, smiling at a family gathering in a bright room.

    Rhiannon Price

    CO-VP COMMUNICATIONS

Check out our subgroups, powered by volunteers.

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Expectant Parents

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Postpartum

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Baby Play Group

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Toddler Play Group

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Preschool Play Group

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School-Age Group

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Book Club

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Craft Circle

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Active Group

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LGBTQIA+ Families

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Careers Group

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Stay at Home Parents

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Childcare + Pet Exchange

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Airport Rideshare

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Local Environment Group

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E-Choices & School Selection

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Menopause Support

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Infertility and Loss

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