Helping Hands for Single Moms is quite literally a God sent! As a single mom of two getting my degree was never the right time. Holding an entry level position was a choice I made to be have the flexibility to be present for my children. I had to have the flexibility to make it to their doctors appointments, school functions and sporting events. I believe I would not be able to be as present with a higher management role. I was referred to the Helping Hands for Single Moms scholarship and quickly applied. Based on their income requirements I was a shoe in! The board of directors gave a zoom interview and told me how proud they were of me for pursing my degree. Helping Hands for Single Moms provided monthly scholarships that always seemed to come when needed. They helped with my car troubles and stayed on the phone with me while I waited for AAA to tow my vehicle. I attended monthly Single Mom College Community meetings to learn about money management, stress management and other helpful tips that single moms need. It was great to have a community of others that know exactly what struggles we go through. From providing Christmas gifts to family outing there is so much to be grateful for. Thank you to all the donors for proving the encouragement to finish our degrees. We quite literally could not have done it without you!
This organization is amazing! The program that has been developed to stand beside and help single moms pursue a college education so that they can support themselves and their families after they graduate is phenomenal! The moms receive all kinds of support including scholarship money, tutoring, legal counsel, towing and car repair assistance, emergency funds, computer assistance, hair cuts, carpet cleaning, holiday gifts and the list goes on. This program provides a support network for single moms who a lot of times don't have one available in the way of family and friends. This assistance in all aspects of their life helps them focus on their studies and their pursuit of a career. I can't say enough about the leadership and this program. They're making a difference!
My wife Julie and I have been involved with Helping Hands for Single Moms since 2005. The work they do helping single moms get an education which leads to excellent job placement and earning on average over $45,000/year is amazing given the situation many of these single moms find themselves in. The added community support through encouragement and teaching groups, free dentistry, car repair, haircuts, etc. is just amazing. To top it off the average GPA I believe exceeds 3.5. Wow to the women and to the organization supporting them!!