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…
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MENTAL 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 MoreGather 2019
On May 2nd, we invited the village that has supported single moms shattering statistics to come and celebrate and support moms making a difference. There were so many special moments to mention & so many people who were a part of this celebration. Here’s just a few of our favorites with photos from Sara Kristen…
Read MoreThanksgiving with Moms and Kids
Thanksgiving is an extra special time for us each year because our very first official MOMentum gathering was hosted to bless moms and their littles at Thanksgiving back in 2014. Just like our very first meeting, we had several groups come together to make the meal and host us and provide fun activities for our…
Read MoreBuilding on a Foundation of Prayer
Building a Village, one prayer at a time If you’ve hung around with us for long at all, you’ve heard about our dream to help moms move from the fringes where affordable housing to a space close to campus where they can feel a sense of belonging, connect with other moms and students in the…
Read MoreThanks to The Generosity Trust
In the Summer of 2014, I met with a mentor to share my disappointment that God had closed a door (at least temporarily) on a company I had been working on that would provide more capacity for moms so that they could spend more time with their children while continuing to provide for their families.…
Read MoreA Decade of Momentum
10 Years ago today, I graduated as a single mom from college with Jax by my side to become one of the 2% of teen moms to graduate college before age 30. With God, all things are possible! And without Him, there’s no doubt that my situation would be different. I’ve celebrated by making an…
Read MoreMoms Receive Car Repairs in time for Mother’s Day
For the second year in a row, AC Delco, Hixson Transmission & Total Car Care and The MOMentum Network have teamed up to keep moms moving forward on the road to success just in time for Mother’s Day. On Thursday May 11th, three local single moms juggling work, college and raising their children received major…
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