Women are still 35% more likely than men to be poor, with single mothers facing the greatest risk of all. 

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An Idea This Mother's Day:
Pay it Forward

By supporting one mom today, you can create a life-changing impact for generations to come.
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Dear John,

We know you're just like us. You love to make a difference in someone else's day. Whether it's holding a door open for a stranger, or running a half marathon to raise money for a good cause, you're all in when it comes to paying it forward.

This Mother's Day, pay it forward for single moms. ([link removed])

Single moms are true heroes, but their lives aren’t easy. Raising kids with little support is not just mentally exhausting, but financially challenging. According to the Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund, women are still 35% more likely than men to be poor, with single mothers facing the greatest risk of all.

Single mothers often do not have the resources to escape the cycle of poverty. The Pew Research Center recently reported that 80% of single moms lack a college degree, limiting their access to well-paying jobs. But getting a degree requires expensive childcare and sacrificing time on the job (which means less income). It’s a catch-22. That’s why upward mobility seems so difficult for single moms.

Single moms shouldn't have to decide between affording childcare and an education. This is where you come in.


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Every dollar you give this Mother's Day will provide educational opportunities to deserving women so they can break free from poverty.

One such woman is Kimberly. As a single mother, Kimberly faced domestic violence, homelessness, and chronic poverty. She worked minimum wage jobs to survive. Kimberly dreamed of a better life for herself and her daughter. After years of struggling, Kimberly decided to go back to school to make a better life for herself and her daughter.

Through our Live Your Dream Awards, which helped her tuition and childcare costs, Kimberly was able to transform her life, becoming the first person in her family to graduate college! Now, Kimberly works as an educator, has a stable home, and can make sure her daughter never has to face the same hardships she did. Her success is an inspiring example of what can happen when we invest in moms.

This Mother's Day, you can provide single moms access to education. ([link removed])

Every dollar you give will directly help women, like Kimberly, reach their educational goals so they can provide for themselves and their families.

By supporting one mom today, you are providing life-changing support for generations to follow. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day?
With sincere gratitude,

Jackie, Program Director

Your gift will change lives!


"I want to show my daughter that you can be anything you want by working hard and getting a good education. I want her to grow up knowing she is loved and has a bright future ahead of her.”
– KIMBERLY, LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARDS RECIPIENT –
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