FAQs

We get these questions all the time!

  • Who can join MAEVE Herndon?

    Any and all moms in the Herndon, Virginia area! Are you expecting, have young kids, or have kids in grade school? We can support you!

  • What does MAEVE stand for?

    Motherhood, alliance, equity, village, empowerment. These are our ideals for building our mom community!

  • I work full-time, can I join?

    Yes! We have a variety of moms in our group — stay-at-home, part-time, and full-time working moms. You can find community and connections in a many ways, through mom-only events, playdates, our FB group, or service initiatives.

  • What does a normal monthly schedule look like?

    Per month we have 1 All-Member Business Meeting, 2 Moms’ Night Outs on weeknights, 2 or 3 chapter-wide daytime activities on weekdays and weekends, and access to virtual MAEVE-wide event. Playgroups schedule recurring playdates on weekdays or weekends!

  • What types of service projects do you organize?

    A variety that focus on helping our Herndon community. For example, we’ve organized a school supply drive for families in need, packed winter emergency supply kits for homeless shelters, visited nursing homes, and donated business clothing to women’s shelters.

  • What are the membership contributions?

    We are a member-supported non-profit. The bulk of our operational costs, community and members-only programming, and charitable service is supported by the generous contributions of our members! Read more here.

  • I don't use Facebook. Can I still be in the group?

    Absolutely! Even if you are not part of our private Facebook group, you can connect through our events, service projects, and email.

  • Is there a minimum number of events to attend?

    Nope, you choose how you want to participate. Just know the more you are involved, the more you get out of being a member of MAEVE Herndon!

  • I live outside Herndon, can I still join?

    Yep! Our events and service projects focus in our local Herndon area, but you are welcome to join as an Affiliate member. Check out MAEVE’s other chapters in case there is one closer to you.

  • I have other questions...

    No problem! Either use the ‘Contact Us’ link on the header or email herndon@wearemaeve.org.