10/09/2026
Real talk: It’s been on my heart to grow awareness of The Napkin Network. To bring our mission to more moms, more communities, more people who might say, “I want to help.”
But I kept finding reasons to wait. Summer. My children. Who would I invite? Would it make sense? Can I do something where I don't know anyone. Even in the days leading up to this, I kept saying "what if no one comes?".
But I been kept myself: Just try.
So we picked a date. We picked a venue. We put the invitation out without knowing who would walk through the door.
And guess what? People showed up. Moms showed up. Women showed up. The venue (thank you The Royal Palms Brooklyn🌴) generously donated its space (the owner even gave us private shuffleboard lessons), conversations turned into connections, and an idea became our first New York friendraiser.
I have a feeling we’ll look back on this night and say, “Thank goodness we started.”
New York, you were a dream. The kindness, the interest, the women willing to open their networks to our mission. There is so much possibility here, and we can’t wait to do it again.
Stay tuned for what we’re building. 💗
