Resource Event for Single Moms who work

Our mission here at the Adopt A Single Mom Project as a social care and lifestyle organization is to create a movement providing direct support to empower working single moms of NEPA and beyond filling the gaps with a network of sustainable resources and support to enhance their quality of life so they can be the best version of themselves to thrive as moms and women of our community.

This annual Community Resource Event is just one way we are living this mission.

It's a collaborative effort of community agencies, non-profits, and businesses, and the Adopt A Single Mom Project.

This event is organized with a three-fold purpose:

1. To provide awareness and opportunity of resources available to working single moms throughout NEPA who otherwise would not be able to learn about and have access to these resources due to work and school schedules, and limited childcare.

It's common for community agencies to operate on the same schedules that our members are working and agencies/service providers do not typically have weekend hours, after-hours calls, or online access for information which makes it extremely difficult for applying and accessing potential benefits.

2. To provide a meaningful social experience for working single moms and her children by eliminating the possible financial barrier. The #1 most requested support from the working single mom community is meaningful social and emotional support.

3. Opportunity to network with other women, community experts and professionals, as long as, local agency/businesses to expand knowledge and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

For this reason, we are committed to help remove barriers, create ease of access, and a sense of community and connection in the process for members and invited guests of the Adopt a Single Mom Project.

This Year's Theme: Glimmers of Hope

Hope is one of the most powerful expressions to sustain us to hold on when things are hard and for looking to the future believing what is ahead is better than the present.

You attending this event in community with other moms, women going through what you're going through, on a similar journey, longing for those same life outcomes to thrive, to have healthy happy children gives each of us hope knowing we're not alone...we're supported in presence with others...others who care and know you matter too.

Each glimmer is a shared moment, a collaborative effort that adds to the sparkle of hope.

Let's seek and acknowledge collectively the glimmers in our daily lives that inspire, give us courage, strength, and the outlook of hope for manifesting a greater future and thriving life.

What is a glimmer? A momentary positive experience that relieves our stress and worry with an attitude of hope

Small moments that spark joy and make you smile
A positive outcome and you know everything is going to be okay
Getting a text message from a friend just checking in letting you know you're not alone
Seeing a rainbow and setting a positive intention that something good is coming
Feeling gratitude for someone's act of kindness
Getting an unexpected compliment or a smile from a passing stranger
A much needed hug
The smell of your favorite food
A quiet moment without someone needing you

Our intention is for this event to not only allow you to get resources with important and helpful information but to also create the space and introductions for you to feel connected and to be inspired and encouraged...leave more HOPEFUL!

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a vendor and dinner experience so you have the opportunity to explore services and supports in the community that may benefit you and your children now and in the future. This will give you the opportunity to talk face-to-face with the agency and business partners to ask questions and assess the usefulness of programs and services.

We are providing a sit-down plated dinner for each guest. Seating is tables of 8 and will not be assigned to give you the opportunity to make friends and choose whom to sit with. The reservation form will give you details on the food options.

Our community vendor partners will be seated with the single mom guests to give the opportunity for inquiry and collaborative conversation over dinner.

A separate activity room with caregivers is provided for childcare for all ages up to age 21. We are providing two activity spaces for age-appropriate socialization and activities. Space 1: children age 11 and younger. Space 2: children age 12 and older. Caregivers have criminal background checks and are provided for free.

We hope this will give you a break to focus on socializing, exploring important resources, and relaxing. Dinner is provided for children.

We will have a guest speakers presentations during dinner.

We will have an opportunity for you to win ahhhh-mazing gift baskets you're going to LOVE!!!

AGENDA

On the registration page

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

- NUTRITIOUS PLATED DINNER FOR GUESTS, MOM, AND HER CHILDREN

- EXPLORING COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND OBTAINING MEANINGFUL INFORMATION FOR SUPPORT AND GROWTH

- NETWORKING AND SOCIALIZING WITH BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY AGENCY LEADERS AND OTHER SINGLE MOMS

- ONSITE CHILDCARE AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS UP TO AGE 21

- AWESOME RAFFLES AND GIVEAWAYS. ENTRY FOR ALL IS FREE.

You do not need any money for anything to attend this event.

Access to event and vendors is free
Childcare and activity supplies are free
Dinner and Networking is free
Prize giveaways are free
HOPE T-Shirt is free
Parking is free

You must attend and be present to receive any of these benefits.

This event is exclusively for working single moms and her children in NEPA