Our Mission:
Inspire
Motivate
Encourage
We will assist youth in fulfilling life goals and aspirations succeeding the loss of a parent.
Our Purpose
Make Momma Proud is designed to inspire, support, encourage and help develop youth to fulfill their life goals after they have suffered the tremendous loss of a parent.
Our Programs
These are the essential areas that children that are coping with a loss of a parent, may need the most attention and support.
Mentoring
Future Aspirations
Grief Counseling
Life Skills
Our Impact
Potential Benefits of Mentoring:
Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices
Better attitude about school
Higher college enrollment rates and higher educational aspirations
Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence
Improved behavior, both at home and at school
Stronger relationships with parent/guardian, teachers, and peers
Improved interpersonal skills
(https://youth.gov/youth-topics/mentoring/benefits-mentoring-young-people)
1 out of 14
Children under the age of 15 will suffer the loss of one or both parents
(www.judishouse.org)
5.2 million
5.2 million, children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling before they reach the age of 18. By age 25, this number more than doubles to 13.2 million.
(www.judishouse.org)
69%
of americans who lost a parent growing up, still think about them frequently
Key Results of Childhood Bereavement Study completed by Comfort Zone Camp (2009)
“Don’t try to forget the person you lost. Who you become after your loss is also because of that person.”
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Get Involved
There is more than one way to connect with our mission.
Refer. Volunteer. Donate. Repeat.
We thank you in advance for your continual support.
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