Seasons Village 3k Virtual Fundraiser
Our Vision
To build a more promising future for single mothers and their children to end the cycle of poverty
Our Values
Advocacy – Amplify and support the voices of single mothers on systemic issues. Support and challenge single mothers to be their own positive, impactful, advocates for themselves and their children.
Wellness – Nurture resiliency through holistic approach that focuses on healthy minds, healthy relationships, physical wellness, and spiritual growth.
Connectedness – Cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships and meaningful connections. Promote social responsibility and community involvement.
Growth – Provide opportunities for everyone’s transformative growth – physically, financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Respect – we hold in high esteem the dignity and worth of all individuals interwoven in all aspects of our organization.
Our Vision
Our Holistic Approach
Seasons Village builds on the strengths and resilience of single mothers to encourage and support the aspirations they have for themselves, and their children. We focus on connecting services and opportunities that will create pathways for single mother’s to move beyond poverty to prosperity.
Transformative Education
Focus on education, career and leadership development, life skills, and self-esteem/self worth. Individualized mentoring and tutoring to facilitate success for the mothers and their children
Health and Wellness
Support mothers’ and children’s physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Programs to empower the women and children, group wellness sessions for mothers and children. Develop referral options with members of medical community and mental health professionals.
Economic Prosperity
Focus on entrepreneurship, financial literacy & planning, livable wages, and communication skills, ultimately eliminating reliance on public assistance, and engaging graduates to be a part of giving back to their community.
Community Partnerships
Develop corporate partnerships and internships, partner with other non-profits to provide holistic services, work with federal and local institutions to provide financial aid, develop network of volunteers to extend women’s access to community resources.
Stable Environment
Safe, affordable housing as part of program while developing pathways to future safe housing and ownership. Secure high-quality child care, enhance child development, and open opportunity for mothers to focus on their education.
Did You Know?
Raleigh, often cited as great place for families, nationally ranked 95th in income mobility for those in the 25th percentile.
The Opportunity
Seasons Village will have a focus on Southeast Raleigh due to demographics and its unique opportunities.
Single mothers in North Carolina who graduate with an A.A.:
SE Raleigh is a Purpose-Built Community
Community that is dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through holistic community revitalizations whose vision includes creating pathways out of poverty for lowest income residents.
Single mothers in North Carolina who graduate with a B.A.:
Build A Greater Sense Of Community
Rich legacy of leadership with strong desire to better the community. Provides opportunity to work with local leaders to determine best structure to help single mothers and their children.
Opportunity To Partner With Existing Infrastructure
Newly opening YMCA with focus on community well being. Partnering with SE Raleigh Promise and exploring partnerships with schools, other non profits and churches. Close proximity to higher education.
Expand The Constituency Of People Who Care About SE Raleigh
Drive increased focus into the development of a community that can lead from a place of strength
Who we serve:
- Single mothers who are Wake County residents, with primary custody of one or more children age 17 or younger, and have sole responsibility for their household.
- At or below 30% AMI
- 2-Gen approach to equally support, encourage and promote the growth of the mothers and their children
- Have primary custody of one or more children age 17 or younger.
- Have responsibility for their
household. - Whose incomes are at or below 30% Area Median Income.
- Are currently enrolled, or planning to enroll, at an accredited post-secondary degree awarding institution pursuing a degree or quality certification.
Benefits of Seasons Village:
- A supportive community of peers working toward self-reliance. We promote sisterhood within Seasons Village, nurture connections with coaches/advocates, and build relationships in the broader community.
- 2-Gen approach to equally support, encourage and promote the growth of the mothers and their children
- Individualized coaching to sustain families through mutually developed Individual family plans for success.
- Workshops and training to support mental, emotional, and physical wellness to move families from surviving to thriving, providing referrals to professionals as needed.
- Workshops and training to support mental, emotional, and physical wellness to move families from surviving to thriving, providing referrals to professionals as needed.
- Access to professionals to develop skills and networks for employment
- Equip with good communication skills and train for advocacy
Our Path: Three Village Phases
Engagement: Builds relationships and establishes a community of support for families. Needs are identified, and referrals made so families have framework and individual family plan to support academic success. Workshops focus on developing sisterhood, skills building, effective communication, advocacy, time management, personal finance, self-care and other personal tools for success. Summer Engagement curriculum is the foundation for future partnership with Seasons Village.
Empowerment: As the mothers are pursuing their degree/certification: Enrichment workshops and sisterhood gatherings provide ongoing two generational support for sustainable, holistic, family growth. Focus is on health and wellbeing, social and emotional learning, support for academic success, economic prosperity, social responsibility, and community involvement. Family coaches work with families on progress on their individual plan and goals and provide ongoing referrals as needed.
Endearing Legacy: Commitment as a Village. Mothers sharing acquired knowledge, mentoring new families in Seasons Village, and build network for continued social capital.
Engagement – builds relationships between Seasons Village and the community, develops sisterhood, skills building and academic preparedness (critical thinking, effective communication, advocacy, time management), self care/self esteem, and other personal tools for success. Engagement curriculum is the foundation for relationships which will be deepened as we partner with single mothers throughout their academic journey.
Empowerment: ongoing program to support sustainable growth, health and wellbeing, economic prosperity, social responsibility, and community involvement.
Endearing Legacy: commitment as a Village. Mothers sharing acquired knowledge, mentoring new families in Seasons Village, and build network for continued social capital.