Single parent, do you dream of building a life that’s beyond survival mode? Do you worry about having the funds to make sure that your child(ren) have what they need? Do you wish that you had help or friends who “get you” and lifted you up? Are you exhausted from working long hours and missing…
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The Village: Educational Opportunity Center
The Educational Opportunity Center has been a tremendous asset in helping our member moms apply for scholarships for college as well as providing one-on-one assistance with applying for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), completing College Applications (1 yr. certifications, 2 yr. colleges, 4 yr. college/universities), navigating the college admissions process, helping with Tennessee Reconnect Scholarship &…
Read MoreKari’s Story: Giving it to God
Kari had her first child when she was 22 years old, and this was just the beginning of her journey as a mother and as a woman who learned to lean on the Lord during tough times. Unplanned pregnancy carried shame and stress, and Kari is confident that she handled this by facing it head-on,…
Read MoreA New Sense of Purpose, Motivation, & Determination
May 4th, 2020 “She gave me a new sense of purpose, motivation, and determination. I was now living and working hard for the most precious little girl, and not just myself.” Renee, on becoming a mom to rylie Renee, a 2006 graduate from The University of Georgia, was gifted with a new outlook on the…
Read MoreOur plans turned upside down
All across the globe, people are trying to figure out what to do when they wake up because life doesn’t look at all like they planned. Even for those of us blessed enough to still have a job, our hours may be different and our routines are now altered with a strict Stay at Home order,…
Read MoreMom 2 MOM: Savannah
Each week, we’re going to start sharing words of encouragement, highlights of what’s helping and stories of strength from our very own member moms in a section called Mom 2 MOM. In a way, I feel more prepared to deal with this crisis because I am a single mom. We are used to overcoming by striving…
Read MoreMENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS TIPS FOR QUARANTINE
Reposted advice attributed to a psychologist:After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients where the singular focus was COVID-19 and how to cope, I decided to consolidate my advice and make a list that I hope is helpful to all. I can’t control a lot of what is going on right now, but I can…
Read MoreResidential Program Update
RISE Update Last semester we shared that we were excited to launch a new residential leadership program that would allow single moms in college to be a part of their college community, live affordably and lean on each other for support. You can read more about that HERE. Unfortunately, plans changed due to circumstances beyond…
Read MoreHow We RISE
The Story of the MOMplex coming 2020 The original vision that God placed on my heart was a literal vision of a place where single moms would no longer feel singled out. I imagined a place where moms could live life with other moms who were motivated to make a difference and be close to…
Read MoreFall Retreat
We gathered and retreated…. Our fantastic team of moms and staff gathered together on October 11th & 12th for a little get away fun by the lake, where many meals were served and many stories of strength were shared. We loved being together to grow closer to one another, but more importantly, to have the…
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