MOMS Club: New Support Group Available for At-Home Moms

The MOMS Club of Pittsburgh West is hosting a chapter kickoff event this week.

The open house will be held rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Shawnee Pavilion at Settlers Ridge Cabin Park.

Brandi Hugar, founder and president of the new local group, said with so many mothers working outside the home, it can be extremely hard for stay-at-home moms to meet each other and network.

“The MOMS Club allows at-home mothers, including those who have home-based businesses or who work part time but are home with their children during the day, to get together in a supportive atmosphere,” Hugar said in a statement.

Hugar said what makes the group unique--aside from being the only international non-profit organization specifically for at-home mothers--is the wide range of activities allowed under the MOMS Club banner.

“For example, we’re going to have monthly member socials and meetings with interesting speakers and topics for discussions, outings around town and playdates for mothers and their children, a monthly moms night out, holiday and seasonal activities and crafts, and service projects benefiting needy children in the community,” she said.

Because the MOMS Club is a support group specifically for the mother-at-home, all meetings are held during the day and mothers may bring children to anything the club does.

“We believe that a woman shouldn’t feel isolated just because she has children,” Hugar said.

All at-home mothers and children in the Robinson, Moon, and surrounding airport areas are welcome at MOMS Club activities. For more information, email momsclubpghwest@gmail.com, or visit www.momsclubpghwest.org.