Incite Power Point
- 1. Single Moms A Demographic That Is Growing and In-Need www.incitesinglemoms.com
- 2. "There are many single moms who feel alone, are struggling and need an extra helping hand; they are not getting the help that they need."
- 3. Statistics • 1 in 6 families in Halton are single parent households, 93% of which are headed by a single mom • 1 in 3 families in the U.S. are single mom families
- 4. "A lot of single moms are slipping through the cracks, are being neglected and let down. They have no where to turn.”
- 5. Many single moms feel like there is a stigma attached to being a single parent. Single Moms often feel a sense of: failure+shame+guilt
- 6. “Single Moms feel different in the workplace; often considered unreliable or not capable. They feel unloved and unwanted. They feel lost.”
- 7. "I don't know who to talk to...every time I try to better myself to raise my three kids on my own, an obstacle gets in my way. This is the hardest thing I have had to do. After 20 years of marriage he decided he didn't want to do it any more and left me and our children.” A Member of INCITE
- 8. Quotes from Dr. Joey Edwardh Executive Director, Community Development Halton “In Burlington, 25% of single mothers with children live at or below the low income level.” “These are largely women between 35 and 45, who did not expect to be left with their children.”
- 9. Quotes from Dr. Ellen Lipman Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University "One in eight Canadian children live in a family headed by a single mother in general this is a high-risk, high-needs population.” “Financial difficulty and stress are two of the biggest hurdles affecting single moms today. Single moms adopt for themselves many unhealthy practices and stressful compromises in order to provide better for their children. These are women at risk.”
- 10. Quotes from Dr. Ellen Lipman Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University “Single Moms are vulnerable, struggling with issues such as poverty, poor health, depression, family stress and homelessness.” “Their children are at increased risk of emotional and behavioral problems, academic failure and social difficulties." "Compared with mothers in 2-parent families, single mothers experience higher levels of depression and family stress.“ “Many of these women do not get the help that they need, as it is inaccessible or too expensive."
- 11. "Although I am not yet a single mom, I have been going through tumultuous times with my husband. The process of ending my marriage after 13 years is extremely scary. It’s a relief to know there's a support for me from others who have already been through this stress…I will definitely be using your group for support in the near future."
- 12. "After three years of being separated, as a single mom, I still feel lost and lonely. I need answers to why I made the biggest decision of my life, leaving an unsafe marriage, just to feel less of a person. There must be more out there. I need tools to continue on and I need to find some way to be proud of myself.”
- 15. INCITE A Single Moms Support Group to support, to encourage, to inspire, to raise, to advocate
- 17. INCITE A Single Moms Support Group: • Is filling a gap in the system • Is unique • Is providing affordable and accessible solutions • Is specifically designed for single moms by single moms • Is making our community a better place to live
- 18. Mission Statement We are an organization that raises up single moms and their children in our community by offering support, encouragement, guidance, direction and opportunities for empowerment.
- 19. Programs & Services • Weekly Support Meetings • A Children’s Program • Monthly Social Outings • Monthly Philanthropy Events • A Focus on Healthy Living • Affordable Advice • Good Samaritan Program • A Mentor Program • One-on-one consultations
- 21. Weekly Support Meetings • Open discussion • A Mentor Program • Small Group Discussions • Guest Speakers • Yoga • Meditation • Snacks & Beverages
- 22. Guest Speakers • Financial Advisors • Lawyers and Legal Mediators • Therapists • Public Health Nurses • Inspirational Speakers • Nutritionists and Fitness Experts • Psychologists • Spiritual Workshops • Career Counselors • Health Experts • Image Consultants • Entrepreneurs • Other Community Organizations & Services
- 23. Children’s Program • 8 Core Values • A Focus on Citizenship & Community • Fitness • Enrichment: Art, Music, Drama • Healthy Snack
- 24. Our 8 Core Values “I’m a Super Kid!” • I am respectful to myself and others! • I am honest! • I am caring! • I am responsible! • I make good choices! • I stand up for what is right! • I am healthy! • I am a team player!
- 25. Board of Directors • Jackie Holmes, Early Childhood Education Specialist • Cathy Weatherston, Marketing & Sales • Rick Perry, Executive Director, Horizon Counseling
- 26. Community Volunteers & Advisors • Brian Posavad, VP, YMCA • Karmel Sakran, Sakran Law • Jeff Lewis, Deloitte • Thomson Scarlett, Therapist • Dayaria Kapfunde, Children’s Aid • Jack Costigan, Rotary • Sandra Strauss, Life Coach • Rick Burgess, Burgess Law • Paulette Laidlaw, Psychologist • David Armstrong, CMHA • Lesley Megarry, YMCA • Erika Norris, Halton Health Unit • Shirley Molloy, Salvation Army
- 27. Community Supporters • YMCA • Salvation Army • Rotary • Halton Women’s Shelter • Shifra Homes • Optimist Club • St Vincent de Paul • The Compassion Society • Horizon Counseling • Aldershot Hub • Cause 4 Courage • Time Out Ladies • Central Library • Bethel Community Church • Burlington Baptist Church • Wellington Square Church • Central Public School • St Luke’s Anglican Church • Knights of Columbus • Ozone 21
- 28. Our History • Held a Focus Group at the Ron Edwards Family YMCA in March 2011, with over 40 single moms in attendance and thrilled to “have a voice for the first time!” • Launched programs in Burlington, ON in April 2011, including Weekly Support Meetings, a Children’s Program, Social Outings, Philanthropy Events, Healthy Living Events and Affordable Advice. • Have touched over 200 lives since April 2011! • Created a Steering and Advisory Committee • Added a Good Samaritan Program, based on the needs of the single mom • Developed a Board of Directors • In 3rd stage of registering as a charity
- 29. What’s New? • Designed an agenda specifically for single moms, focusing on what kind of difference you can make in your life, in only 365 days, taking stock, goal setting and moving forward. • April 2012 launching INCITELive! A recorded and broadcast show specifically for single mom, with guest speakers, interviews and round table discussions. • Workshops in 2012!
- 30. Philanthropy Events • 30 Single Moms Volunteered at Rotary’s Ribfest • “Fed the Homeless” at Good Neighbor Shelter, Toronto • Donated Blood, Canadian Blood Services • Volunteered at Salvation Army Toy Drive • 50 volunteers for “Extreme Makeover” at the Shifra Home • Talent Show and Games at Post & Village Long Term Home • Move and makeover of Compassion Society • Amazing Bed Race • Burlington Santa Clause Parade • Host annual Community Swaps
- 31. Annual Swaps Annual Clothing Swap at Aldershot Hub, August Annual Book Swap at Central Public School, June Annual Toy Swap at Burlington Baptist Church, November Annual Sports Equipment Swap at St Luke’s Hall, March Swap your items for free or just come shopping! Benefits: Reduce, reuse, recycle! Goal: Helping others and working together as a community!
- 33. Social Outings • Annual Beach Bar-B-Que • Camp Wanakita Family Weekend Retreat • Art Gallery of Ontario • Ontario Science Center • Bird Kingdom • Black Creek Pioneer Village • Amazing Adventure Playland • Great Wolf Lodge • Mysteriously Yours Murder Mystery Dinner • Annual Family Picnic, La Salle Park • Deuling Pianos • Christmas Party • Greg Frewin Magic Show
- 34. A Focus on Healthy Living • Weekly Walk N’ Talks, Spencer Smith Park • Weekly Skate N’ Talks, Spencer Smith Park • Cooking Classes • Yoga • Meditation • Health Day Workshops • Agenda • Guest Speakers • Affordable Advice • Spiritual Workshops • Mental Health Workshops • YMCA Events
- 35. Workshops for 2012 • So You Are A First Time Mom…Now What? • Moms Who Have Survived Abuse • Helping Your Children Through Separation, Divorce or Loss In partnership with Rick Perry of Horizon Counseling, Paulette Laidlaw, Psychologist and Dayaria Kapfunde, Social Worker of Children’s Aid.
- 36. Events with Community Partners • Delivered homemade dinners and gifts to 20 single mom families at Christmas, through Cause 4 Courage • Toy Drive through the Rotaract • Toy Drive through McMillan Public School • Christmas Party thanks to the Time Out Ladies • Spa Day at ThinkSpot • Camp Wanakita Weekend Retreat through the YMCA • Snacks and Beverages thanks to the Salvation Army
- 37. How We Have Helped • Helped a Mom get emergency housing and away from abuse • Helped a Mom get Child Care so she wouldn’t lose her business • Helped a Mom get a double stroller so she could get around • Helped a Mom get a bed and bedding for her son who didn’t have any bedroom furniture • Visited a Mom in hospital while she was paralyzed, got her son daycare to relieve her parents • Surprised a family at Christmas with Christmas gifts, who had nothing • Cleaned and de-hourded a Mom’s apt, so she could function with her special needs son and her business • Cleaned and organized a Mom’s townhouse so she wouldn’t lose her housing • Provided emergency funds to a Mom that was about to lose everything • One-on-one consultations with Moms that are struggling
- 38. In The Media • 9 Interviews on TVCogeco’s FYI Program • 7 Interviews on CHML AM 900, Scott Thompson Show • 6 Articles/Ads in the Burlington Post • 2 Articles in the Hamilton Spectator • Two time guest on Mom U • Article in Glow Magazine • 2 Articles in Snap Magazine • Wrote a blog for Halton Parents Advisory Committee • Wrote Article for Heatlhy Schools, Halton Health • Interviewed for book through Ally Book company QuickTimeª and a decompressor QuickTimeª and a QuickTimeª and a are needed to see this picture. decompressor decompressor QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. are needed to see this picture. are needed to see this picture. QuickTimeª and a QuickTimeª and a QuickTimeª and a decompressor decompressor decompressor are needed to see this picture. are needed to see this picture. are needed to see this picture.
- 39. Presentations in the Community • Rotary Central • Rotary Lakeshore • Rotary North • Rotary Club • Rotaract • Optimist Club • Burlington Baptist Church • St Vincent de Paul • Knights of Columbus • Halton Parent Advisory Committee • Aldershot Business Committee • Healthy Schools, Halton • Our Kids Network • Halton
- 40. Testimonials "Since joining Incite, not only have I benefited from this group but so has my son. He is slowly coming out of his shell and making friends…I have never left an INCITE meeting without learning something new…I feel like we are a family and that there is always someone to talk to. It is nice to know that we are not alone anymore. We have each other, we have INCITE.” A Member
- 41. Does INCITE truly make a difference? Our single moms are… Laughing and smiling again No longer feel alone Are making healthier choices Have a support system Are moving forward Are giving back and helping others Are getting the help that they need Are flourishing and are empowered Their children are developing more assets, a sense of community and learning about being a good citizen
- 42. Testimonials " As single moms, we definitely have unique challenges and struggles, but we also have wonderful lives to celebrate and much to give back. This organization fosters single mothers like myself, providing us with the support system and tools that we need to face daily struggles, strengthen tour family dynamics and flourish in all aspects of our life.”
- 43. Testimonials “Since being involved with Incite, I have felt a sense of pride of being connected to such a worthwhile program. This is a program I believe Burlington has needed for some time now, thank you to Beth Hudson for bringing this program to life.” A Member
- 44. How Your Donation Can Help… Your $200 donation… • Can support a single mom family for an entire year through INCITE services • Can provide social outings, professional advice, yoga, meditation, weekly support meetings, walk n’ talks and guest speakers for the mom. • Can provide a program for the child to go to, including mentors, a focus on values, citizenship and community, art/music/drama classes, and fitness activities.
- 45. How Your Donation Can Help… Your $500 donation… • Can support an entire family to attend a single moms weekend retreat in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands at Camp Wanakita • Includes transportation, accommodations, meals, hiking, mental health workshops, adventure activities, boating, archery, ropes, and campfires.
- 46. How Your Donation Can Help… Your $1000 donation… • Support our Social Outing Programs • Includes: Beach Barbecues, Picnics, Art Galleries, Museums, Parks, Amusement Parks, Sports, Entertainment, Nature Events, Science Centers, etc.
- 47. How Your Donation Can Help… Your $2000 donation… • Support our Healthy Living Events • Includes: Walk N’ Talks, Skate N’ Talks, yoga, meditation classes, cooking classes, library events, affordable professional advice, counseling, life coaching, guest speakers and workshops, fitness activities, mental health events, Health Days, YMCA Events, Legal Clinics, financial counseling, etc.
- 48. How Your Donation Can Help… Your $5000 donation… • Support our Children’s Program • Includes: Qualified staff, a mentor program, healthy snacks, fitness activities, relaxation classes, crafts, a focus on core values, citizenship and community, art, music, drama, songs, circles, stories, leader-in-training program, daycare, etc.
- 49. How Your Donation Can Help… Only $20 for a FREE Agenda We can provide Single Moms in our community free agendas, to help them to move forward and make their life their own. It includes: Legal Questions and Answers Budgeting Tips Inspiration Journaling A Focus On Healthy Living Tips, tools and guidance Help in the Community Taking Time for You Goal Setting An Inspirational Poster Money Saving Opportunities
- 51. Agendas What Kind of Difference Can You Make in Your Life in only 365 Days? • Easy Step by Step Direction on How To Change Your Life! • Letting Go of the Negative! • Taking Stock of Where You Are At! • Identifying What Areas You Want to Change in Your Life! • Creating Baby Steps! • Moving Forward!
- 52. Thank You For Your Support! This is a wonderful opportunity to partner to help families in our community. “Single Moms” is a huge demographic, that is growing and in-need. INCITE A Single Moms Support Group is offering support encouragement, guidance, direction and opportunities of empowerment. With your help, we can touch more lives and make our services more affordable for all single moms in our community.
- 53. Thank You For Your Consideration! For more information about INCITE A Single Moms Support Group, please visit our website at: www.incitesinglemoms.com To donate and help us to continue our worthwhile Programs in Burlington, please visit: http://www.incitesinglemoms.com/apps/donations/ To add your e-mail to our Good Samaritan Program list, please forward your email to singlemoms@live.ca.
- 54. Contact Information Beth Hudson Founder & President INCITE A Single Moms Support Group Office: Upper Canada Place 460 Brant Street, 3rd Floor Suite 368 Burlington, ON L7R 4B6 Phone: 905.592.9721 Web: www.incitesinglemoms.com E-mail: singlemoms@live.ca Twitter: INCITESingleMom Facebook: INCITE Single Moms Support Group