Love + Ethos’ mission is to create supportive spaces and opportunities for women journeying through motherhood while facing systemic, economic, and social challenges. We’ve seen how disparities can negatively impact one’s life trajectory, and feel called to help close the gaps for women facing these disadvantages. Love + Ethos was founded to build supportive environments and programming that promote enhanced quality of life and holistic well-being. With an initial focus on serving women in their postpartum journey, Love + Ethos will be hosting an inaugural postpartum retreat in August, creating a space for community, healing, and uplifting moms through retreat-style learning.

Postpartum is said to last anywhere from 6-8 weeks post-birth. But moms with experience know that this period can last up to 2 years after birth, before feeling some sense of pre-birth normalcy. Great physical, emotional, and mental changes come along with having children and there are missed opportunities to support women during this time. Many of us need more support from friends and family, more time from work, social support, and specific tools to guide us through the postpartum era.

To raise funds for the postpartum retreat, and celebrate the launch of Love + Ethos we are hosting a private ceramics class and fundraiser. We are gathering 20+ women who are in alignment with our mission and willing to support our cause.  This event holds space for grounding and creative expression, while spending time in a community of like-minded women to raise funds for our organizational programming. The 3-hour experience includes a 2-hour guided pottery class and Silent Auction, in which 100% of donations will go towards hosting 8-10 women at our Postpartum Retreat.

We are also asking our community to support our fundraising efforts outside of this specific event. Our goal is to raise funds which will go towards covering housing, food, classes, and facilitation costs for Postpartum Retreat attendees.