<![CDATA[Shelter From the Rain (Georgia) | Services, Resources & Mentorship For Single Mothers

<![CDATA[Shelter From the Rain (Georgia) | Services, Resources & Mentorship For Single Mothers - Blog]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:55:41 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Emily McCarthy Invite Joy Fund Grant]]>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:44:13 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/emily-mccarthy-invite-joy-fund-grant

We are incredibly honored and grateful to Emily McCarthy for selecting Shelter From the Rain as one of the very first recipients of the Invite Joy Fund.

This meaningful initiative supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving women, children, and families — and we are proud to be part of that mission.

Because of this generous support, Shelter From the Rain will be able to expand our impact and provide even more assistance, resources, and hope to single mothers and their children as they work toward stability and a brighter future.

Thank you, Emily McCarthy, for believing in our mission and for investing in families in our community. Your generosity is creating real change and bringing joy where it is needed most.

]]><![CDATA[Team Appreciation Brunch 2026]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:06:44 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/team-appreciation-brunch-2026

]]><![CDATA[Team Shelter From the Rain Savannah 2026]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:04:46 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/team-shelter-from-the-rain-savannah-2026

]]><![CDATA[2024 Mentorship Program Kick-Off]]>Sun, 05 May 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/2024-mentorship-program-kick-off

Incredible 2024 Mothers with Mentors Program Kick-Off on Saturday, May 4th! Thank you to all the volunteers, mentors, mentees, and team members who made today a success.

This 6-month Mothers with Mentors Program allows mothers to have more one-on-one customized support from mentors assigned to help them reach their goals in the areas of financial literacy, education, parenting, self-care, career development, housing, childcare, transportation, health and wellness. Each mentee has a "Success Plan" for the duration of the 6 months to help them identify clear steps to reach their goals.

This program offers wrap-around services including case-management, baby supplies, household items, mental health assessments and support groups all in an effort to economically empower single mothers.

We are very excited to work with this new group this year - please keep us in your prayers!

]]><![CDATA[Georgia Southern Parent Support Group]]>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/georgia-southern-parent-support-groupOur first Georgia Southern University! Parent Support Group was a success! Special thanks to Board Member, Marvette D. Wilkerson, for making our baby supplies and household items more accessible to these awesome parents. Additional thanks to the phenomenal Mrs. Jones and our extraordinary speaker, Teia Acker #Resilient, for pouring into our parents today. It was an empowering conversation about maintaining a resilient mindset! They also gain tips in regards to goal setting for the future. We were able to provide baby supplies and household items thanks to your support. #empower #studentparents #georgiasouthernuniversity #shelterfromtherainsavannah

]]><![CDATA[Voyage Savannah + Shelter From the Rain Interview]]>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:46:26 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/voyage-savannah-shelter-from-the-rain-interview

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]]><![CDATA[WSAV MLK Observance Day 2024: Jennifer Graham]]>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:20:36 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/wsav-mlk-observance-day-2024-jennifer-graham

]]><![CDATA[DESPOSITO’S SEAFOOD RIBBON-CUTTING TO BENEFIT SHELTER FROM THE RAIN INC]]>Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/despositos-seafood-ribbon-cutting-to-benefit-shelter-from-the-rain-inc

]]><![CDATA[Savannah Fire + Front Porch Holiday Toy Drive]]>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/savannah-fire-front-porch-holiday-toy-drive

]]><![CDATA[2023 Fall Mothers with Mentors Graduation]]>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/2023-fall-mothers-with-mentors-graduation

]]><![CDATA[The Savannah Georgia Power Employee Chapter Brings Hope To Single Moms & Their Children By Donating over $5K in School Supplies]]>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/the-savannah-georgia-power-employee-chapter-brings-hope-to-single-moms-their-children-by-donating-over-5k-in-school-supplies

Press Release
The Savannah Georgia Power Employee Chapter Brings Hope
To Single Moms & Their Children By Donating over $5K in School Supplies

Interview Contact: Jennifer Graham, Executive Director, Shelter From the Rain, Inc. P: (912) 232-5860

July 27, 2023 - Savannah, GA – In preparation for the new school year, the Savannah Georgia Power employee chapter donated over $5,000 in school supplies to the single Moms of Shelter From the Rain Inc this week. Multiple Georgia Power teams came together to assemble backpacks at their Savannah location as part of their 100 Days of Summer campaign. School supplies included backpacks loaded with all age appropriate supplies for children in elementary, middle and high school. This outreach will go a long way in helping struggling single mothers who are currently preparing their children to return to school.

Within Chatham County, 40% of the households are led by single parents. In the United States, one out of three children live in a single-parent family with 83% of these single-parent families headed by a woman. Single mothers are more likely to experience job displacement, poor academic attainment, live in poverty, and have episodic or chronic depression. The assistance that Georgia Power has provided this year will help with the financial burden of preparing for school for single mothers in Savannah and help set their students up for academic excellence.

“This partnership with Georgia Power has allowed us to triple the number of students that we are able to assist with school supplies this year. It is truly amazing to see businesses really put the time and effort into ensuring that the single-parent families in our community have the resources they need to thrive. It means the world to our organization.” states SFTR Executive Director, Jennifer Graham.

Established in 2010, Shelter From the Rain is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, based out of Savannah, Georgia, that provides assistance to single Mothers. Their vision is to create a community of strong, economically independent single Mothers through education, mentorship, personal & professional development, homeownership, health and wellness. Throughout the year, the SFTR offers household items, food, school supplies, mentorship, financial literacy, counseling, group support and baby supplies through their diaper bank.

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Contact:
Jennifer T. Graham
Shelter From the Rain, Inc.
(912) 232-5860 - jennifer@shelterfromtherain.com

]]><![CDATA[2023 Spring Mothers with Mentors Graduation]]>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/2023-spring-mothers-with-mentors-graduation

This year, we had 10 awesome single Moms graduate from our 6-month Mothers with Mentors Mentorship Program. All Corey Brooks Graduation Photos are now available on our Shelter From the Rain Facebook page! Special thanks to The Eichholz Law Firm, Lifebridge Savannah, Board of Directors and Cocktail Hour The Experience for making this event so impactful for our single Moms!

]]><![CDATA[EICHHOLZ LAW FIRM 46th ANNIVERSARY]]>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/eichholz-law-firm-46th-anniversary

We are so thankful for the continued support of The Eichholz Law Firm, P.C.! From donations to mentors, our single Moms have really felt the love of this organization. We could not have the same impact without you all. Thank you! Special thanks to Mayor Van Johnson for supporting our work with single parent families. Our community is the best! Special thanks to Board Members, Betsy Kane, Jennie Sapp and Shari Drawdy for representing us.

]]><![CDATA[Nexstar Media's WSAV Remarkable Women Award 2023 LA | Jennifer Graham Savannah]]>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/nexstar-media-remarkable-women-award-2023-la

What a week of raising national awareness for the needs of single Moms! Thank you for your support during this time. We are so grateful to WSAV News 3 On Your Side, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Maria Moss for sending our Executive Director, Jennifer T. Graham, to Los Angeles to share more about our work here in Savannah. There are no words to accurately describe this remarkable experience. Thank you for supporting our mission for Moms!

WSAV Story:
https://www.wsav.com/community/remarkable-women-jennifer-graham-sparks-generational-change/

National Show:
https://www.nexstar.tv/remarkable-women/

]]><![CDATA[Savannah Sigmas Community Service Award 2023]]>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/savannah-sigmas-community-service-award-2023

Big thanks to the Savannah Sigmas for awarding us! It is a true honor to be acknowledged by an organization whose core values align with our mission as well. Congrats to all the other amazing honorees and special thanks to our SFTR Team for being in attendance tonight. Teamwork makes the dream work! #shelterfromtherainsavannah #savannahsigmas #savannahstrong

]]><![CDATA[Hope for the Holidays 2022]]>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/hope-for-the-holidays-2022

]]><![CDATA[Christmas Tradition Show 2022]]>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/christmas-tradition-show-2022

]]><![CDATA[EICHHOLZ LAW FIRM 45th ANNIVERSARY | April 2022]]>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:29:01 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/eichholz-law-firm-45th-anniversary-april-2022

]]><![CDATA[HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP FOR SAVANNAH SINGLE MOMS | MARCH]]>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/homeownership-workshop-for-savannah-single-moms-march

]]><![CDATA[VALENTINE'S BASKETS FOR SINGLE MOMS WITH THE FRONT PORCH]]>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/valentines-baskets-for-single-moms-with-the-front-porch

]]><![CDATA[MOther's Day WEEKEND | Meals FOR MOMS | WTOC BRIA BOLDEN | SHELTER FROM THE RAIN | EXECUTIVE Director Jennifer Graham]]>Wed, 13 May 2020 15:39:13 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/mothers-day-weekend-meals-for-moms-wtoc-bria-bolden-shelter-from-the-rain-executive-director-jennifer-graham

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]]><![CDATA[The Savannah Christmas Concert 2019 At the Savannah Theatre | Shelter From the Rain | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jennifer Graham]]>Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:40:33 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/the-savannah-christmas-concert-2019-at-the-savannah-theatre-shelter-from-the-rain-executive-director-jennifer-graham

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ALBUM BY COREY BROOKS

]]><![CDATA[Zonta International Savannah AWARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: JENNIFER GRAHAM | SHELTER FROM THE RAIN]]>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/zonta-international-savannah-award-executive-director-jennifer-graham-shelter-from-the-rain

Zonta International is an international organization that empowers women all over the world. This Centennial Woman of Excellence Award was given at an awards breakfast held at the downtown Savannah Embassy Suites in recognition of service and advocacy for women.

]]><![CDATA[Crown-a-Single Mom Awards Breakfast 2019 | Kim Gusby | Jennifer Graham | Shelter From the Rain | Savannah]]>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 20:51:56 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/crown-a-single-mom-awards-breakfast-2019-kim-gusby-jennifer-graham-shelter-from-the-rain-savannah

]]><![CDATA[Savannah Bananas League Night Fundraiser | Jennifer Graham | Shelter From The Rain | Savannah, GA]]>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:09:51 GMThttps://www.shelterfromtherain.com/blog/savannah-bananas-league-night-fundraiser-jennifer-graham-shelter-from-the-rain-savannah-ga

Savannah Bananas League Night with Shelter From the Rain in Savannah, GA with Director, Jennifer Graham, board member, supporter and donors. We were able to raise a little over 1K with ticket sales and a 50/50 raffle. Thank you for your support!

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