Empowering Military Mothers Together | Strong Roots: The Military Mothers Network

Empowering Military and Veteran Mothers

Mission Statement

Strong Roots Network: The Military Mothers Network is is a membership-based organization that unites military and veteran mothers to build sisterhood, strengthen families, and uplift communities through shared experiences, leadership development, and service. We empower women who serve — in and out of uniform — to thrive personally, professionally, and collectively.

Vision Statement

To create a global network of military and veteran mothers rooted in connection, compassion, and community — where every woman has access to the resources, relationships, and resilience she needs to flourish through every season of military life and beyond.

Core Values

Sisterhood: We lift as we grow, standing together through deployments, transitions, and triumphs.
Service: We honor our military legacy through acts of kindness, volunteerism, and civic leadership.
Strength: We celebrate the resilience, courage, and adaptability of mothers who serve.
Stability: We build lasting connections that ground families and strengthen communities.
Stewardship: We give back through philanthropy, education, and empowerment.

Core Programs & Initiatives

Roots of Sisterhood

Local and virtual support groups designed to connect military and veteran mothers across bases and communities.
Activities include:

Monthly sisterhood circles (support discussions, goal setting, shared experiences)
Moms’ Night Out gatherings
Playdates and family meetups
“Welcome Home” and deployment support circles

Roots of Service

Community service initiatives rooted in the spirit of giving back.
Programs include:

Operation Full Plate: Feeding military families in need through community food drives and gardens.
Adopt-A-Military Family: Holiday and back-to-school support for families experiencing hardship.
Base Beautification Days: Partnering with installations for volunteer service projects.
Community Gardens for Healing: Establishing therapeutic gardens for families and children.

Roots of Leadership

Leadership development for women transitioning from military to civilian life and for veteran mothers seeking professional growth.
Programs include:

Career transition coaching
Resume and LinkedIn workshops
Entrepreneurship and small business mentorship
Public speaking and leadership training
Annual “Strong Roots Leadership & Wellness Retreat”

Roots of Youth

A program for the children of members—fostering civic duty, leadership, and service among youth.
Programs include:

Junior Roots (K–8) and Teen Roots (9–12) leadership clubs
College readiness workshops and mentorship
Volunteer service projects and community engagement
Annual scholarship fund for graduating seniors

Roots of Wellness

Promoting holistic well-being for mothers and families.
Programs include:

Mental health and mindfulness workshops
Fitness and nutrition challenges
Gardening for health and therapy initiatives
Self-care and stress management series

Roots of Advocacy

Focused on improving the lives of military and veteran mothers through awareness, education, and advocacy.
Efforts include:

Supporting policy that enhances VA benefits for women veterans
Advocating for maternal health care access for military families
Hosting community roundtables and speaking events

Location

We are located in a welcoming community that supports military mothers.

Address

Woodbridge Viriginia