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HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS

AZ · EIN 680489835 · $1.3M rev · operational · helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org
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Helping Hands for Single Moms assists low-income single mothers in Arizona to achieve financial independence through post-secondary education. The organization provides a supportive program that includes financial assistance, community building, and life skills development to help mothers succeed in college while raising their children.

activities · 18

what they do

direct service · 16
  • Annual Holiday Happiness Event
    Hosts an annual gift-wrapping event where donors and single mothers wrap gifts for the mothers' children, fostering community engagement and distributing over $60,000 worth of gifts to more than 215 children. The event also celebrates graduates and recognizes mothers.
  • College Enrollment and Support Program for Single Mothers
    Provides comprehensive support to single mothers enrolled in college, addressing financial, household, and transportation challenges. The program has assisted hundreds of single mothers in earning college degrees since 2002, with a graduation rate exceeding 78% and graduates achieving significantly higher average starting salaries.
  • College Enrollment and Support Program for Single Mothers
    Provides comprehensive support to single mothers enrolled in college, addressing financial, household, and transportation challenges to facilitate their success in earning degrees. Since 2002, the program has assisted hundreds of single mothers, achieving a graduation rate exceeding 78%.
  • Donated Services Facilitation Emergency Supply Distribution
    Facilitates access to various donated services for single mothers, including legal, dental, medical, optical, hair salon services, and insurance.
  • Financial Aid and Fundraising for Single Mother College Students
    Raises funds, including over $300,000 and $2 million through events like the Eddie Johnson Celebrity event, to provide financial assistance to low-income single mothers pursuing college degrees and financial independence.
  • Financial Aid and Fundraising for Single Mother College Students
    Raises funds, including over $300,000 and $2 million through celebrity events, to provide financial assistance to low-income single mothers pursuing college degrees and financial independence.
  • Graduate Recognition and Celebration Student Milestone Celebration Events
    Recognizes and celebrates graduates with events such as a celebration bouquet and standing ovation, highlighting their achievements and success in the program.
  • Graduate Recognition and Celebration Student Milestone Celebration Events
    Recognizes and celebrates graduates with events such as a celebration bouquet and standing ovation, often integrated into larger community gatherings.
  • Holiday Happiness Event
    Hosts an annual gift-wrapping event where donors and single mothers wrap gifts for the mothers' children, distributing over $60,000 worth of gifts to more than 215 children, and celebrating graduates.
  • Holiday Happiness Event
    Hosts an annual "Holiday Happiness" gift-wrapping event where donors and single mothers wrap gifts for the mothers' children. This event also celebrates graduates and provides a platform for community engagement, distributing over $60,000 worth of gifts to more than 215 children.
  • Professional Development and Financial Management Training
    Provides speakers and mentors to teach professional development skills, including professional appearance and interview techniques, and offers financial management training to help single mothers achieve financial independence.
  • Professional and Personal Development Workshops Life Skills and Parenting Education
    Hosts Single Mom College Community gatherings and facilitates group discussions focused on personal and professional development. These sessions teach life skills such as budgeting, job interview skills, time management, raising children, and stress management, and include speakers and mentors for professional development.
  • Provision of Donated Services and Goods Emergency Supply Distribution
    Facilitates access to various donated services, including legal, dental, medical, optical, hair salon services, and insurance. The organization also provides used cars in good running condition to clients in need.
  • Single Mom College Community Gatherings Life Skills and Parenting Education
    Hosts community gatherings focused on personal and professional development, offering life skills training such as budgeting, job interview skills, and appropriate attire, and facilitating group discussions on topics like time management and stress management.
  • Single Mom College Community Gatherings and Workshops Life Skills and Parenting Education
    Hosts community gatherings and facilitates group discussions focused on personal and professional development, teaching life skills such as budgeting, job interview skills, time management, raising children, and stress management. The program also provides speakers and mentors for professional development.
  • Provides used cars in good running condition to clients who are single mothers in need of transportation.
research · 2
  • Publication of "Heroes in our Midst" Inspiration & Cause-Related Book Publishing
    Published a book titled "Heroes in our Midst" which chronicles the stories of eight single mothers who received support from the organization.
  • Publication of "Heroes in our Midst" Inspiration & Cause-Related Book Publishing
    Published a book titled "Heroes in our Midst" which chronicles the stories of eight single mothers who received support from the organization, showcasing their journeys and achievements.
strategies · 15

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Eddie Johnson & Friends Celebrity Events
Annual fundraising events including a celebrity dinner, golf tournament, and poker tournament to raise funds and awareness for single mom families.
Holiday Happiness
An annual event where donors "adopt" families, shop from children's wish lists, and then wrap gifts together with the single mothers, fostering connection and providing holiday gifts.
Single Mom College Community
Gatherings for personal and professional development where moms learn life skills such as budgeting, job interview skills, appropriate attire, and receive mentoring and peer support.
Supportive Program for College Success
Provides financial assistance, community building, and life skills development to low-income single mothers pursuing college degrees to help them overcome challenges and achieve financial independence.
relationships · 29

who they work with

  • Anod Care Services Partner — Employer of the Board President of Helping Hands for Single Moms.
  • Arizona Career Development Center Partner — Organization led by a Board Director who serves as CEO/Executive Director.
  • Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education Partner — Awarded the Arizona Education Champion award to the CEO in 2015 and recognized the organization in 2009.
  • Arizona InterFaith Movement Partner — Awarded the 2011 Golden Rule – Strengthening Families award.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Institution employing a Board Director who is a Professor and Director at the School of Community Resources and Development and Osher Life Long Learning Institute.
  • Casey Jacobsen Partner — Participated in the 2024 Eddie Johnson & Friends Celebrity Dinner roast.
  • Catholic Charities Community Services Partner — Employer of a Board Director serving as Vice President of Business Development.
  • Charles Schwab Scottsdale Partner — Employer of a Board Director who is Vice President & Financial Consultant.
  • Collaboration for a New Century Partner — Awarded the “Blue Ribbon Organization” award in 2008.
  • Eddie Johnson Partner — Hosted the annual Eddie Johnson & Friends Celebrity Dinner event to raise funds.
  • Giving Docs Partner — Employer of the Board Secretary of Helping Hands for Single Moms.
  • Impact Church Partner — Hosted the Holiday Happiness event in Scottsdale, providing staff, set-up crew, and tech team assistance.
  • Impact Church Partner — Hosted the annual gift-wrapping event, Holiday Happiness 2024.
  • Inspiring a Dream Partner — Organization where a Board Director serves as Director of Sports Philanthropy.
  • Jason Mitchell Real Estate Partner — Employer of a Board Director who is a Real Estate Agent.
  • KAET – TV Channel 8 Partner — Recognized the organization at the 2008 “Be More Awards”.
  • KPNX – TV Partner — Named the organization the “12 Who Care” Charity of the Month in 2007.
  • Kurt Thomas Partner — Participated in the 2024 Eddie Johnson & Friends Celebrity Dinner roast.
  • Madison Communities Partner — Employer of a Board Director who is a Managing Partner.
  • Mercer Advisors Partner — Employer of the Board Treasurer and a Board Director of Helping Hands for Single Moms.
  • Phoenix Suns Partner — Collaborates with Phoenix Suns player Mikal Bridges on holiday giving initiatives for single moms.
  • Phoenix Suns Partner — The Eddie Johnson Celebrity event was held at the Phoenix Suns arena.
  • Shawn Marion Partner — Featured in the 2024 Eddie Johnson & Friends Celebrity Dinner roast.
  • Shop.com Partner — Company associated with a Board Director who is an Independent Business Owner.
  • T.W. Lewis Foundation Partner — Employer of a Board Director and Foundation Coordinator for Helping Hands for Single Moms.
  • Talking Stick Resort & Casino Partner — Trophy Sponsor and host of the 2025 Eddie Johnson & Friends Celebrity Events
  • The Meadows Partner — Employer of a Board Director who is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
  • Third Story Architecture Partner — Organization where a Board Director serves as Director.
  • Thrivent – Vista Point Wealth Advisors Partner — Golf Tournament Title Sponsor for the 2025 Eddie Johnson & Friends Celebrity Events