Hope Is Where the Heart Is
SHE IS HOPE LA is a non-profit organization that inspires self-confidence through hope, opportunity, perseverance & education
SHE IS HOPE LA AT A GLANCE
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ADVOCACY & AWARENESS
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
Because a majority of single mothers are usually left with little or no credit, money, or support, SHE IS HOPE LA bridges the gap that currently exists over poverty and gives them new hope, a new direction, and a new purpose. The world is beginning to understand the societal need to uplift mothers and children. Many Angelenos are c
Because a majority of single mothers are usually left with little or no credit, money, or support, SHE IS HOPE LA bridges the gap that currently exists over poverty and gives them new hope, a new direction, and a new purpose. The world is beginning to understand the societal need to uplift mothers and children. Many Angelenos are coming together on a mission to uplift the lives of single mothers in L.A., empowering and providing education to more mothers so single families can thrive in our city.
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RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
SHE IS HOPE LA provides emotional, physical, and financial tools and services to help guide single mothers through every aspect of supporting themselves and their child/children. We provide access to resources and work toward solving basic needs like affordable, temporary housing, and child care. We offer job preparation during a single mother's transition back into the workforce.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The SHE IS Series Development Program is a 12-week free curriculum for all single mothers that includes legal and financial advice, job training, mind-body wellness, and peer support. The program is offered twice a year with expert speakers. We offer volunteer hours and job training opportunities for single moms and kids available at
The SHE IS Series Development Program is a 12-week free curriculum for all single mothers that includes legal and financial advice, job training, mind-body wellness, and peer support. The program is offered twice a year with expert speakers. We offer volunteer hours and job training opportunities for single moms and kids available at our boutique located at the SHE IS HOPE Realty Office in Encino.
INVESTING IN OUR SOCIETY
Our mission at SHE IS HOPE LA is to educate and empower single mothers starting over in the workplace and provide affordable, transitional housing and childcare.
TISHA'S STORY
Things were far from perfect when I was married, but I told myself I had taken the vow and had to make it work, plus I didn't want to be a burden on my folks if I left. When my two sons were born, both had a lot of health issues, which put even more stress on the relationship. I left my ex-husband several times, beginning when my second son was six months old. When I finally mustered the strength to leave once and for all, my boys and I started our lives over with three suitcases as everything we had was in a storage unit in another state. I had no money, credit, or assets, so it was extremely difficult to find an apartment that would rent to me, even with my Father as a co-signer. Section 8 Housing had an extremely long waiting list as well.
I realized that I couldn't afford before and after-school childcare, so I started to look for a part-time job. Unfortunately, most companies wouldn't even interview me. They told me that I was overqualified because I have a Bachelor's Degree and thought I wouldn't stay long. When I finally did get hired for a few hours a week, my food stamp benefits went down to almost nothing. I realized then that the system was broken, and it perpetuates people to stay on it.
The problem was that I wasn't making enough money to cover the utilities even with a low-income discount, so I participated in focus groups and looked for free things on Craig's List and Freecycle to resell. Growing up back East and working with my folks in the antique business, I had a knack for this sort of thing. Because I shared what was going on with old and new friends, they offered me a hand up versus a handout and gave me side jobs that included babysitting and pet sitting. Without these side hustles, I wouldn't have had enough to cover utilities, food, and gas. The work and child support I was receiving put me in the gap above poverty, where little assistance was available.
My luck changed when I got promoted six months after I started a part-time job. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing because I have two amazing sons who are my world. After experiencing all of these challenges firsthand and speaking to so many other single moms and moms in bad relationships with similar experiences, it made me realize that I had to do something about it! This is why SHE IS HOPE LA exists.
how you can help
YOUR DONATION AT WORK
SHE IS HOPE LA is a nonprofit 501©(3) organization Tax ID #83-2159039. Any support, donations, or volunteering you offer us is greatly appreciated! We have ambitious goals, but every dollar counts and means a lot.
Your donations will support our second-hand boutique, with all proceeds going back into SHE IS HOPE LA. and help purchase an apartment building that will
Our ambitious goal is to purchase a 10+ unit apartment building for single mothers to live during their transition into independence. Donations will cover the purchase of the building, insurance, utilities, renovations/repairs, salaries, and taxes.
Single Mothers may choose to learn real estate with the President/CEO, the broker/owner of SHE IS HOPE Realty, where a percentage of every transaction goes back to the nonprofit.
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We could not accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
US stats
41% of children in single mother families live in poverty.
LA County stats
25% of single mother households fall below the poverty line.
52% of single mother households with toddlers and school age children fall below the poverty line.
32.5% of single mother households with school age children fall below the poverty line.
LAUSD stats
80% of children in LAUSD qualify for free or reduced lunch. 40% of children in LAUSD who qualify for free or reduced lunch are from families with single mothers.
LA County Source:
https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/17_5YR/S1702/0500000US06037
LAUSD Source: http://www.ed-data.org/district/Los-Angeles/Los-Angeles-Unified
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve the lives of single mom families. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
