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.