months. There was an alpaca farm field trip, friendsgiving, plenty of kids play dates, a moms’ bunco night, and even a night out for moms to just enjoy some well deserved alone time with each other. Not only have their events been wonderful experiences, but they’ve been altruistic too. A number of these events have helped fundraise for families and parents in need, like a mother with a sick child, meal trains for new moms needing extra support, and many more. If ever there were times where a mother might feel alone, these would certainly be them, and Moms of the Ridge made sure they weren't. It goes without saying that groups like these are exactly what we need more of now more than ever, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the work Staci and her team of moms are doing to not only bring these seldom-spoken-of issues to the forefront, but also provide a means to alleviate them. We wanted to dedicate some space in this issue to allow Staci to introduce herself, and we hope you take the time to contact and meet this wonderful woman on the Ridge. We know it will be just as much a pleasure for you as it was for us.
Meet Staci Galla My husband and I moved to Paradise in 2015, and we instantly fell in love with the small town charm and beauty it had to offer. Like many others, we lost our home to the Camp Fire, and shortly after decided to rebuild. In the time it took us to rebuild and move back, we had our son. Once back at home in Paradise, I noticed there was no longer any type of mom group or events geared specifically for younger children. I decided to make a Facebook group for moms and caretakers who live up here on the ridge. At first, my goal was to help create opportunities for connection, and to feel a sense of community with each other, but the group became so much more. Through the group, I have met so many mothers, and we all have had a hand in making Moms of the Ridge what it is today. We share upcoming events on the page, have play dates, take group field trips, and work with multiple Ridge organizations in hosting community events. Not only has this brought us together as parents, but we’re creating something that is so needed within our community. We are all looking forward to watching our children grow up together in this community, and watch their bonds create even more positive transformations in the future. My philosophy for motherhood is that parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with a community.
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