06/01/2026
A single mom sat in the parking lot of the church and took a few deep breaths to calm herself. Worry and anxiety raced through her mind. She unloaded her three-year-old daughter from the car and slowly made her way forward to our Mother’s Day event night. So many people recommended Single MOMM to her after she was widowed. She didn’t know any other single moms but she longed for community and connection. After losing her husband, she often felt alone – like nobody understood what she was going through. She took another deep breath before opening the door to go inside.
A group of volunteers joyfully welcomed her daughter – ready to play with her while mom headed in for dinner. Instantly, she was greeted with a hug and a warm cup of coffee from our staff. “You can sit by me!” said another mom. That was all it took. Over the next two hours, she laughed and smiled with other moms. For the first time in a long time, she felt seen and she was already looking forward to the next event.
If you’ve ever sat in the parking lot, debating on whether you should go in or not, know that you are not alone. Someone will be there to greet you with a warm cup of coffee and save a seat for you at the table.
There is space for you here.