Through educational scholarships, peer support, and a broad professional network, the Mother’s Day Fund helps single moms advance their careers, and increase their family’s financial security.
The Opportunity
At the Mother’s Day Fund, we believe that education is the great equalizer- and there are few better ways to empower single moms then by giving them the educational and economic opportunity to advance themselves. Every year, thousands of low and middle income single moms strive for but cannot afford college or professional training. Nor do they have extensive professional connections that can help launch a fruitful and fulfilling career. Our mission is to remove those barriers.
Who We Serve
We serve single moms – with a special interest in the “moms in the middle;” those low to middle income moms who make just enough to not qualify for any financial support from schools and or the government.
Our Vision
By 2025, two hundred single moms will have the confidence, knowledge, skills and networks they need to lead a more stable, prosperous, and fulfilling life. They are empowered to excel; proud that they have taken charge of their lives; and comforted by the single fact that they can personally take care of their children. Ten universities and educators throughout Massachusetts will have each established a Mother’s Day Scholarship Fund and distribute scholarships each year; and more than 250 committed professionals will have joined the MDF community and actively mentor, network with, or advocate for a single mom.