Did you know that about 25% of the children living in the United States are being raised by a single parent? Being a single parent is an extremely challenging position due to the fact that you are expected to be a mother or father to your child, a housekeeper for your household, and a breadwinner to pay for all of it. Many single parents become extremely discouraged because of all the pressure that is placed on their shoulders. In an effort to help them carry the load, some organizations are arranging for people to donate to single parents. There are many reasons why you may be interested in helping with the cause, including but not limited to:
Feed the Future
As previously mentioned, about a quarter of American children are raised by single parents. If you think about that in terms of 22 million children, that is basically the future of the nation! Keeping those children fed is one of the biggest challenges a single parent faces. Almost 20% of most single parents' budgets go to feeding their children. Keeping their little bodies fed is the first step to helping them succeed.
Support Education
While a donation to a single parent near you may help to fund the education of the child, it may also help to fund the education of the parent. Once a woman has a child, she is much less likely to finish her education. This is especially true for women who became mothers in high school. One site advertised that just over half of all teen pregnancies end in graduation from high school. Raising a child is hard enough, but having to do so in high school? It can seem insurmountable to some young people.
Medical Access
With a lack of education comes the challenge of getting a decent-paying job. Low-income families usually find their way into government programs to pay for the healthcare needs of young children, but did you know that many parents go without health insurance? This means that they are either left with untreated health conditions or medical bills.
Many single parents could use a break with a small donation. In conclusion, donating a small portion of your assets to assist single-parent families is a way of making your dollar go further than it would otherwise. For more information on how you can help, find an organization near you who has undertaken this important issue.
