A vision, born from experience.
Bobbie Green Dameron is the visionary founder of Call the Moms and Dads, an initiative designed to address the full spectrum of life’s challenges, from everyday stress and uncertainty to moments of isolation and the need for meaningful connection. With 20 years of experience as a massage therapist, Bobbie brings a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and the importance of emotional support through human interaction. Her experiences as a foster child and her time living overseas in Japan and Italy as a military spouse further shape her empathetic approach, emphasizing the value of having someone to lean on when life feels overwhelming.
Having aged out of the foster care system herself, Bobbie understands the challenges faced by those without immediate family support. Through Call the Moms and Dads, she aims to establish a specialized program within the organization, offering individuals without family ties a place that feels like calling home—a space they can count on whenever they need someone to talk to or assistance in navigating life’s challenges. The program will also connect people with trusted resources and services to ensure they have the support necessary to succeed.
Bobbie’s personal experiences, including the loss of friends to suicide and witnessing the devastating effects of addiction, abuse, domestic violence, and school shootings, have shaped her belief that awareness alone is not enough. The world needs immediate, compassionate support systems. Call the Moms and Dads offers real-time connection, providing the presence of a caring listener before challenges escalate. It is not therapy or a crisis line but a community-driven initiative where individuals can reach out, feel heard, and find the support they need to move forward.
“We have awareness. We know these issues exist. This is an initiative to act,” Bobbie emphasizes, underscoring the need for proactive solutions.
In addition to Call the Moms and Dads, Bobbie founded the Stay in Touch Foundation (S.I.T. Foundation) to further support the initiative through benefit concerts, public speaking engagements, and collaborations with artists and advocates. Through these efforts, Bobbie continues to champion the power of conversation, believing that being heard at the right moment can make all the difference in someone’s life.
