Mocha Moms Coming to Pittsburgh!!!

I love my city.  Pittsburgh, or shall I say Sixburgh, since the Steelers brought home six Superbowl titles, is a wonderful place to raise your kids.  We’re home to world-renowned health systems, award-winning schools, and you can’t beat the cost of living!  As a matter of fact, just last year, we bumped Honolulu out-of-the-way and were named the most livable city in the US.  Now, that’s pretty bad ass if you ask me, being that we don’t have any beaches.

Now, I have one more reason to call my hometown awesome.  Recently, I attended a Mocha Moms, Inc. interest group meeting.  (If you haven’t heard of this amazing organization, just click on the Mommy Minutes tab and read my one-on-one interview with Mocha Moms Co-founder and President Emerita, Cheli English-Figaro.)  About a dozen moms showed up, to find out how we can charter a chapter in Pittsburgh.  It reminded me of a college sorority, since we came together with common interests and goals.  Instead of planning to tailgate, we set up play dates.  Like a Greek organization, there is also a focus on community service and sisterhood.  Although the group is made up of mostly moms of color, membership is open to everyone, regardless of race, religion, or socio-economic background.  You also don’t have to be a stay-at-home mom to join!   The organization is even more attractive, since annual dues total only $20 to $40.

At the interest meeting, moms swapped stories, gave advice, and exchanged phone numbers.  Our host, Cythnia Levy-Mendoza, talked about her experiences as a Mocha Mom in Queens, New York and why she wanted to start a local chapter.

Want to charter a chapter in your city or become a general member?  Log onto www.mochamoms.org to find out how!