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Sixth Annual
Mother's Day National Action
On Behalf of Mothers Everywhere
May 7th, 2010
IMPORTANT: Report
your congressional Meeting
Let [us] solemnly take counsel with each other as to the means whereby
the great human family can live in peace.
~ Julia Ward Howe*
Join us for this national action, working with members of your community to take pies to your local Congressional offices on May 7th (the Friday before Mother's Day). The focus of this action is to let Congress know, with unforgettable visuals and “tasteables,” that peacebuilding wants and deserves a piece of the federal budget pie. It has been our largest action of the year for the past five years, and one of the most effective, fun and memorable. (Read more about the history of Mother's Day and why we chose it for this campaign).
 Your participation in this Mother's Day-inspired campaign is a creative way for us to get out the word about the The Youth Promise Act and the Department of Peace, and to let Congress know that we want our government to make peacebuilding a national investment priority. For 2010, we are making a special push to meet with our Senators.
Over the years, our efforts have made a tremendous difference. In addition to increasing co-sponsors, awareness and knowledge of the need for a Department of Peace and peacebuilding infrastructure, last year our activities no doubt helped propel the Youth PROMISE Act from under 100 congressional co-sponsors prior to our actions, to over 200 just weeks after our visits. We can make an even bigger impact this year!
Are you new to grassroots organizing and/or politics and a little nervous about attending or organizing a meeting? Fear not, read our citizenship primer that explains the basics of our legislative system.
Getting Started: Tips and Guidelines
Downloads for
Congressional Packets
Conference Calls
Listen to audio from a recent Mother's Day campaign training call with Lynn McMullen:
A number of conference calls to support your Peace of the Pie events have been scheduled. These will also include training on how to speak powerfully about the Youth Promise Act. Lynn McMullen will host the calls.
All times are Eastern
Tuesday, May 4
9:00 pm
(712) 432-1601
Access code: 470821#
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Important: Read the tips and guidelines for getting started. Check back in the coming weeks for more information.
This is a chance for you to magnify your voice with a network of others all across the nation. In concert we make a bigger impact.
Be creative, have fun!
Peace of Pie Photos from the Past
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Minnesota group at 2005 Peace of the Pie gathering.
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Group visiting Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's office in TX. in 2006
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* Mother's Day was in part inspired by Julia Ward Howe, who nursed the wounded during the American Civil War, and also wrote the Battle Hymn of the Republic. In 1870 she started a crusade to institute a Mother's Day as a Day for Peace. Click here to read her Mother's Day proclamation.
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