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PROGRAM FOR SINGLE MOTHERS
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"Pantry Pal" Program Our Pantry Pal program is the collection and distribution of household items (laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, etc.) and Goodwill clothing vouchers for low-income single-parent families. Food referrals are now made to partner organizations. 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. Request Help Here |
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"Meals For Moms" Program (COVID-19 Relief Effort) Our Meals For Moms program is in partnership with local restaurants to provide meals to single parent families. This program was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to support local small businesses struggling to survive while also providing food for families in need. Through this program, we are able to raise funds that are given right back to the community in ways that support both our economy and local families. |
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"Mental Health For Single Moms" Program Our Mental Health For Moms program partners with Heads-Up Guidance Services of Savannah (HUGS) to provide single mothers with affordable counseling services needed to live a healthy life. This program allows single mothers to access individual counseling as well as group counseling with other single mothers at no cost. To support this program, please click here: Mental Health For Moms Fundraiser - Or Request Help here |
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"Baby Bundles" Program & Community Diaper Bank
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 that are out of stock to provide to families in need. We have also have a community Diaper Bank under this program. We use our Baby Bundles program & community Diaper Bank to offer a solutions for mothers who struggle to provide for their babies. For Diaper Bank page, click here - To Request Diapers, click here |
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Mommy MeetUp Support Group Program
Support and encouragement from other moms is great for building the spirit of a single mother. The monthly virtual Mommy Meetup Support Group allows moms to meet with other moms and connect with community partners that help to empower them to reach their goals. It is free & open to the public. We provide education, resources & support to mothers. Educational topics & community resource information includes, but is not limited to, the following: Breastfeeding, Higher Education, Workforce Training, Parenting, Insurance, Homeownership, Finance, Health & Wellness, Personal & Professional Development, etc. To RSVP for the next Support Group, click here |
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"Mothers with Mentors" Program
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 one-on-one assistance. The documented outcomes of this assistance program will help single mothers in the areas of economic independence, education, housing, employment, health and wellness. If you are interested in our "Mothers with Mentors" Mentorship Program or in becoming a mentor, click here |
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"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, holiday gifts and annual emergency Assistance for registered moms. We also assist selected families for holiday assistance each year to help ease the burdens of single mothers during the holidays. Each month, we award extraordinary single mothers with a “Mom of the Month" recognition. To nominate a single mom, click here |
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"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 provides school supplies, virtual tutoring services, books, GED Preparation, mentorship and basic computer classes to families to help attain better economic opportunities. For virtual tutoring services, click here |
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"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. For Computer Training Classes, click here |