Mother's Day was originally an anti-war peace movement started by Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870 urging mothers to use their influence to end war and stand up against violence.

In honor of all mothers, godmothers, stepmothers, queer mamas, trans parents, incarcerated moms, fathers acting as mothers, mothers you miss, or guardian mothers, we invite you to donate to Peace Over Violence. 

Your donation helps POV provide services to mothers and their families struggling to be free from violence.