What it does
Motherful supports, empowers, and nurtures single mothers and their families with resources, community and education, arts and wellness.
Motherful Collective:Community, Resources, Education, Arts & Wellness. Community & collective care initiatives substantially improve the health & wellness of single mothers and their families. Monthly community conversations, experiential arts events, and community dinners forge a sense of connectedness that profoundly impacts member well-being. In a major step toward advancing housing stability, Motherful launced a Co-Housing Development, Motherful Village, slated for completion in 2026. In addition to collectively amplifying member voices, Motherful also works to promote racial, gender, environmental, economic, and maternal justice.
Mothers Fund: Grants & Material Resources & Support. Motherfuls multifaceted approach has the potential to increase financial stability, food security, housing stability, community cohesion, and wellness among members. Micro-lending initiatives and emergency fund grants are invaluable in creating financial stability. Programs reflected here are Motherfuls Emergency Fund, Gifts of Kindness, Ohio Mothers Trust, and Circle of Care which grant financial assistance in times of need. Financial education is fostered in Motherfuls facilitiaton of the Community Financial Wellness program.
Motherful Food Program: Food Pantry, Community Garden, Resource Garage and Composting Program. Motherful serves our entire collective of 600 single mother families as well as non-members every Sunday, providing immediate access to nutritional food, as well as funds to cover the cost of transportation to the center. Cooking classes are also offered to empower women to prepare healthy and budget-friendly meals. The Resource Garage and Pantry are open to members 3 days each week, hosting vendors from various resource and social services partners such as Franklin County Job and Family Services, Ohio Womens Alliance, and Mobile Justice pro-bono legal advisors.