All across the globe, people are trying to figure out what to do when they wake up because life doesn’t look at all like they planned. Even for those of us blessed enough to still have a job, our hours may be different and our routines are now altered with a strict Stay at Home order,…
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Mom 2 MOM: Savannah
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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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…
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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…
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We gathered and retreated…. Our fantastic team of moms and staff gathered together on October 11th & 12th for a little get away fun by the lake, where many meals were served and many stories of strength were shared. We loved being together to grow closer to one another, but more importantly, to have the…
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…
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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 MoreMoxie Dinner
Wednesday night The MOMentum Network had an intimate dinner with old and new moms celebrating the end of another semester. We also gathered together to prepare the centerpieces for our upcoming celebration “GATHER” on May 1! Also, before the dinner we had our contest winner come and take their senior pictures. We were overjoyed that…
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