American Mothers, Inc.® is committed to valuing mothers through service and education and has been #MomStrong since 1935. As the official sponsor of Mother’s Day and the Mother of the Year®, American Mothers is the voice of 85 million mothers in America.
Honoring the mission of the organization founders Eleanor Roosevelt, Sara Delano Roosevelt, Mamie Eisenhower, JC Penney, and Norman Vincent Peale, American Mothers is dedicated to improving the lives of mothers and children in the US and around the world.
Each year American Mothers honors motherhood by naming the National Mother of the Year® and hosting the Mom to Mom Conference. As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) centered at the United Nations, and leader of the Global Motherhood Coalition, American Mothers organizes annual panel discussions and participates in high-level meetings focused on issues impacting mothers and children. By bringing mothers together from across the country, American Mothers organizes maternal energy for positive change.
Many outstanding individuals throughout the US have served as officers, leaders, members, and supporters of American Mothers including Phyllis Marriott, Congresswoman Corrinne “Lindy” Boggs, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Our Vision
Every Mother Has a Voice.
Our Mission
Harness the power of maternal energy to make a positive impact in the world.
To Do This We Will:
HONOR moms through the Mother of the Year® and Mother of Achievement award,
EDUCATE moms on important policy decisions that could impact them across the country,
SUPPORT efforts that benefit women and children by providing financial assistance to local nonprofits via the Golden Rule Grant Fund,
ADVOCATE on behalf of women and children for a safer existence in America and around the world,
EMPOWER moms to be community leaders and use their innate abilities to make a positive impact at home, work and in the world,
PROVIDE a platform for networking, lifting one another up, cheering others on, and sharing good news about every victory for every mom, no matter how small.