Mothers Across America

Mothers Across America is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that empowers mothers to achieve personal goals through goal-based running programs.

The principle: by setting and achieving a physical goal you develop the confidence to tackle goals in other areas of life. Provided with a team built on the common bond of motherhood, you find the support to try.

MAAM's founder, Charlotte Gould, created MAAM in response to an unexpected episode of post-partum depression following the birth of her daughter. Deeply impacted by her sense of isolation and loss of self-esteem, she set to work to establish a productive fitness and social support system for mothers.

Many mothers suffer from the loss of independence which accompanies motherhood. Both working and stay-at-home mothers struggle to maintain personal and career ambition from limitations which include time, money and lack of support. This can lead to depression and lowered self-esteem, lack of motivation and neglect of personal health.

MAAM shows how physically active mothers develop stronger self-images and healthier families. In just a few short years, MAAM has been nationally recognized for bringing vision to preventative health for women.

MAAM is based in New York City with a 100% volunteer staff and fast-growing national membership. If you are interested in starting a group outside New York City, please contact us at maamteam@aol.com.