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Supporting Single Mothers and their Children

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Families headed by single mothers are among the poorest households, almost a third (24.3%) were "food insecure".

About m2M

Our Mission

Mom2Mom (M2M) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to provide support for single mothers and their children by empowering and given them the support they need to help propel them into a life of self-sufficience to achieve their dreams and build a better future for themselves and their children.

" Healthy mother, healthy children"

About M2M

Our Vision

Our focus is to provide the resources to help single mothers build a career and be independent financially and by taking care of their mental health and well-being with educational opportunities, mentorship, and entrepreneurial support to who are driven to succeed and provide a better life for them and their children.

demographicS

About 4 out 10 children were born to unwed mothers. Nearly two-thirds were born to mothers under the age of 30. Today 1 in 5 children under the age of 18 — a total of about 15.7 million — are being raised without a father.

According to U.S. Census Bureau, out of about 10 million single parent families with children under the age of 18, almost 80 percent were headed by single mothers. A third lived in poverty.

Around half (51.4%) of single mothers have never married, almost a third (29.3%) are divorced. About two thirds are White, one third Black.

Only half were employed full-time all year long, about one in five (20.8%) were jobless the entire year. 3 41% were employed in low-wage jobs. 4

Even if a single mother is able to work, her earning power still lags significantly compared with men’s, about 83¢ to a $1 for the same job — leaving a wage gap of 17¢ on the dollar.

Single mothers often spend over half of their income on housing expenses and a third on child care, leaving them with less money for educational expenses.

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau, only 1 in 4 graduated with a college degree, while almost one sixth had not completed high school. 12

Without financial aid, single mother students have little or no means to contribute financially to their educational expenses.

Families headed by single mothers are among the poorest households, almost a third (24.3%) were "food insecure". 9 Nearly half (45.4%) received food stamps, while 7.3% received cash benefits from TANF. 8

Food insecure 24.3%
Received food stamps 45.4%
Received TANF 7.3%

Even for those who did receive assistance, the amount was far less than the minimum they’d need to to stave off hardship — like hunger, homelessness, and utility cut-offs.

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Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Birth of M2M

From Struggle to Empowerment

Actress and producer Karmel Bortoleti is a resilient single mother who has personally endured the daunting challenges that many single mothers face. Initially reliant on her husband for financial, emotional, and mental support, her world was upended when her marriage came to an end. With the immense responsibility of raising her three children falling solely on her shoulders, Karmel experienced firsthand the hardships of single motherhood.

Recognizing the tremendous difficulty of this journey, Karmel Bortoleti founded Mom2Mom (M2M), a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a passionate mission.

M2M empowers single mothers to pursue their dreams and build a brighter future for themselves and their families. This empowering initiative offers a range of critical support, including:

Financial Assistance - In the form of tuition, business start-up costs, and other financial necessities, financial support that can help propel women into a life of self-sufficience.

Mental and Other Critical Healthcare Needs - Many women don’t have access to the mental health support required for them to function at full capacity, and we aim to help make this critical care accessible. and we believe that mental healthy mom's raises healthy kids.

Educational Opportunities - Whether its by finishing a degree or learning a new trade, we know access to new skills and completion of courses leads to increased opportunities for meaningful work.

Mentorship - Through guidance and encouragement, mentors can lead women into a better mindset to succeed.

Entrepreneurial Guidance - For women that desire to launch their own small-businesses to begin on the right foot with the proper documentation and set up so chances of success improve.

All of these critical supports are tailored specifically to single mothers who have shown they possess the drive and ambition to create a better life for themselves and their children.

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"Together, we can create positive change in the lives of single mothers and their children, fostering hope and empowering dreams".

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Supporting Single Mothers and their Children

Families headed by single mothers are among the poorest households, almost a third (24.3%) were "food insecure".

About m2M

Our Mission

About M2M

Our Vision

demographicS

About M2M

Volunteers

The Birth of M2M

Contact Us

M2M

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Welcome

Supporting Single Mothers and their Children

Families headed by single mothers are among the poorest households, almost a third (24.3%) were "food insecure".

About m2M

Our Mission

About M2M

Our Vision

demographicS

About M2M

Volunteers

The Birth of M2M

Contact Us

M2M

Hours

Drop us a line!

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