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mother and daughter
Colorado Springs // COVID-19 // Domestic Violence // Single Moms // Success Stories

Elena’s Story of Resilience, Resolve, and Relentlessness

// December 9, 2020

Mary’s Home is one of 102 organizations that received a WFCO Relief Fund grant. Read how Elena is moving forward with help from Mary’s Home and WFCO.

Laciey and her boss Joseph
Grantee Spotlight // Impact // Single Moms // Success Stories

Laciey’s Story: The Difference A Year Can Make

// February 25, 2020

Laciey Eidson had no idea how much her life would change in one year. In 2019, her financial future looked bleak as a newly single parent on a part-time real estate income.

Woman at desk with books open
Pueblo // Single Moms // Success Stories

Patty’s Story: A Newly Single Mom Says Her Children Make Her Brave

// December 5, 2019

By 25 years old, Patty was married with children. But things didn’t turn out the way she expected. She had to learn to thrive as a single mom.

A woman measures a piece of wood.
Economic Self-Sufficiency // Success Stories

Adrianette’s Story: Gaining Self-Worth and Economic Self-Sufficiency

// December 3, 2019

Adrianette gained self-worth and is on the path to economic self-sufficiency through job training offered by CHIC Denver.

Mom and daughter on a playground
Child Care // Grantee Spotlight // Single Moms // Success Stories

Marcela’s Story: Two Generations, One Bright Future

// November 22, 2019

While Marcela is learning and growing at community college, her daughter is learning and growing at high-quality child care.

A woman in a hard hat smiles at the camera.
Grantee Spotlight // Success Stories

A Woman in Welding

// November 7, 2018

Frazier’s new construction job pays $23/hour and provides full benefits.

Francesca's Story
Grantee Spotlight // Impact // Single Moms // Success Stories

Francesca’s Story

// October 8, 2018

Only a few years ago, Francesca could not make ends meet for herself and her daughter. Today they are thriving.

Angie at home
Boulder // Success Stories

Earning A Livable Wage in Boulder

// July 18, 2018

After nearly two decades as a stay-at-home mom raising her oldest children, Angie was unable to find a job where she could earn a livable wage.

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