Programs

Volunteers & Donations Needed

"Pantry Pal" Program
We need your help! Our Pantry Pal program is the collection and distribution of nonperishable foods, household items and clothing for low-income single-parent families. We use these supplies to help struggling mothers provide for their households while dealing with various other financial demands. The community, local and national organizations donate the items for our pantry.

"Baby Bundles" Program
Our Baby Bundles program helps provided needed baby supply items (diapers, baby wipes, baby powder, etc) for newborns/toddlers and educational information for mothers. We receive donations from the community and purchase items out of stock to provide to families in need. We have also partnered with a Community Diaper Program in order to purchase premium diapers at a discounted rate for families in need. It has been stated that, “In 2014, the poorest 20% of Americans with infants in diapers spent nearly 14% of their after-tax income on diapers. And when parents don’t have access to a steady supply of clean diapers, serious consequences follow. Children are exposed to health risks, and parents who can’t afford to send diapers to daycare are forced to stay home with their children instead of working or going to school.” We strongly agree and use our Baby Bundles program to offer a solutions for mothers who struggle to provide for their babies.

Mommy Meetup Support Group & "Mothers with Mentors" Program
Support and encouragement from other moms is great for building the spirit of a single mother. The quarterly Mommy Meetup Support Group allows moms to meet with other moms for motivational talks while their children play. It is free & open to registered moms. We provide food, childcare, household & baby items, education & support to mothers. Educational topics & community resource information includes (but is not limited to) the following: Breastfeeding, GED Courses, Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Health & Nutrition, Career Preparation, etc. The "Mothers with Mentors" Mentorship Program is an extension of this support group and give mothers one-on-one guidance from a mentor in efforts to reach positive goals. This mentorship program is designed to meet additional needs of single parents and their families through a structured system of assistance. We will be able to provide the needed food, childcare, household items, baby supply items, education and group support to a larger group of mothers in Chatham County at our quarterly support groups through this funding. We will also be able to add more resources, supportive services and incentives to our mentorship program. The documented outcomes of this assistance program will help single mothers in the areas of economic independence, health and wellness. If you are interested in our "Mothers with Mentors" Mentorship Program or in becoming a mentor, please contact us today!

"Queen’s Corner" Program
Our Queen’s Corner program feels that every mother should be treated like a queen and every queen needs someone in her corner. Named after the late Mary Queen Graham, a lifelong single mother, this program is designed to support single mothers through recognition, notes of encouragement, gently used clothing/shoes and small gifts. Each year, we award extraordinary single mothers with a “Crown a Single Mom” award that acknowledges their outstanding efforts as parents. Contact us today to nominate a mom for our annual "Crown A Single Mom" prize!. We also assist selected families for holiday assistance each year to help ease the burdens of single mothers during the holidays.

"Building Blocks" Program
Our organization believes that education is the key to success. This program encourages families to read, attain education and establish a love for learning in the home. Our goal is to supply families with the tools they need to learn and advance in their studies/personal development. This program collects school supplies, distributes books and connects educational resources to families in need in hopes of achieving better economic opportunities and independence.

"Career Central" Program
This program equips mothers with the tools needed for job preparation and entrepreneurship. Shelter From the Rain volunteers prepare mothers for internships or full-time employment. Our volunteers help mothers format cover letters and resumes, practice interviewing, complete applications and use the Internet to search for jobs. This program helps mothers gain education and economic independence through free educational information & workshops.