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Maman

Nonprofit

Mother
to the community.

We provide mother-like support to families and individuals in our community and beyond experiencing a challenging time.

Mission

We believe no one should ever feel alone; our goal is to bring light and hope to those who need it. Maman offers hands-on assistance as well as emotional and practical support to help these families through their hardship. We show up with Mama-bear fierceness and motherly tenderness. Maman is 100% volunteer and community based.

Maman serves as a platform to bring light and hope in various ways:

Since the devastating October 7th 2023 terrorist attack on Israel, Maman’s network sprung into action. We have been committed to providing assistance to displaced families, survivors, and general aid for the people of Israel.

 

Click here to learn more about the various programs and partners we support for Israel.

Israel

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Maman assists those in the community suffering with serious illnesses or medical conditions through donations, drives, and emotional support.

 

Click here to learn more about the various programs and partners we support for communities in need of medical help.

Medical Needs

02

We help families in crisis by finding housing after eviction, qualifying and navigating Section 8 housing, provide relief with those struggling with extensive bills, etc.

 

Click here to learn more about the various programs and partners we support to help communities in crisis.

Families in Crisis

03

Maman provides resources to assign special education IEP advocates for children in need in the public school system to make sure that no child is left behind.

 

Click here to learn more about the various programs and partners we support to provide special education for children in need.

Special Education

04

In Persian, the word “Maman” means “Mother.”

A person who is always there for you, to help guide, nurture and support you. Maman Nonprofit founder Sara Raoof Jacobs, a mother of three children, named this organization after the spirit of her own mother,

Mahvash Ghiam Raoof. 

 

While Sara’s mother battled cancer, she witnessed the power of the Iranian Jewish community, which came together to support her and her family during those difficult years. Additionally, Sara learned the importance of helping others from her mother’s examples of giving back and paying it forward, an integral part of any community. Maman was established in 2022 as an ode to her mother, with the aim of continuing her mother’s legacy values.

EIN: 88-0868090

Maman means Mother

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