HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS

THE HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, AND A POSITIVE FAMILY LEGACY. OUR SCHOLARSHIP PLUS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENT FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A 4,000 (EACH) UNRESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIP THAT IS LEVERAGED BY WRAPAROUND SERVICES. THESE INCLUDE: NO COST AUTO REPAIR, AAA TOWING MEMBERSHIPS, DONATED VEHICLES (AS NEEDED); RENTAL ASSISTANCE (AS NEEDED); EYE AND DENTAL CARE; LAPTOPS (AS NEEDED) AND TECH SUPPORT; SINGLE MOM COLLEGE COMMUNITY MEETINGS; WHEN SELF-CARE SCHOLARSHIPS; FAMILY OUTINGS; HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE KIDS; AND MORE. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES WE COLLABORATE WITH 81 BUSINESSES, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER SERVICES SUCH AS AUTO REPAIR, DENTAL, EYE CARE, AND MORE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, OVER 425 SINGLE MOMS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, WITH STARTING SALAR