2001 - The MOMS Club® of Penfield/East Rochester New York awarded 120 area businesses the "Best of Rochester" honor. The businesses that received the most votes were dubbed "#1 Best Family-friendly Business", and each received an award certificate and letter with club demographic data. The purpose of the survey was twofold:

1. to educate moms about family-friendly businesses and services in the Rochester area and
2. to reward and establish a positive relationship with businesses that offer exceptional service to families.

The winners were invited to contribute a gift certificate for a "Best of Rochester" raffle, held at our 3rd annual spring banquet, which benefited the Mother-to-Mother Fund of MOMS Club® International. $250 was raised for the cause.

The Mother-To-Mother Fund, also known as "M2M" Fund, began in 1994 when a devastating earthquake hit the Los Angeles area. Members from around the world wanted to help MOMS Club® members who were adversely affected by this natural disaster. One family lost all their belongings. The M2M Fund was formed out of this outpouring of love, support, and generosity. Today, the M2M Fund not only helps MOMS Club® members in need due to natural disasters, but personal emergencies as well. MOMS Club® chapters throughout the world contribute to this charity, where 100% of the donations received go to the members in need.

2004 – Members collected cans and bottles to raise money for Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome (SLO) Research.

2004 – Members collected money and donated it to a local MOMS Club family who lost their 6-month old daughter.

2004 – 2nd Annual Raffle to benefit the Mother-to-Mother Fund.

2004 – Participated in Stroll for Strong Kids to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital.

2004 – Donated food and prepared a meal for residents of Ronald McDonald House.

2005 – Donated a basket of arts and crafts supplies to Hillside Children’s Center.

2005 – Participated in Stroll for Strong Kids to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital.

2005 – Adopted two underprivileged families for the holiday season, providing gifts and food.

2006 - Collected toiletries and other necessities for residents of the Bethany House, which takes in women and children who have been in abusive situations.