Single Mom in Montana Balancing Family, Work and Studies Needs Help
Hannah is a hardworking mother raising two small children in Montana. Hannah is facing financial hardship after her ex-husband was arrested for Partner or Family Member Assault. Once her divorce was finalized, Hannah was left with all of the couple’s debt. Her ex-husband does not provide any financial support, even though the court ordered he do so.
When working full-time at a local daycare was not enough to cover the family’s needs, Hannah began online gig work. Hannah is also a full-time student taking online classes to get her Bachelor’s degree in Community Leadership. Last semester, she made the dean’s list.
The family receives food stamps for the two children and Hannah works to pay the other bills including mortgage, internet, water and garbage. Despite Hannah’s diligent efforts to support her family, she has fallen behind on their bills for the past two months.
Through the Direct Giving program, The Helpers had the opportunity to support Hannah and her children. The Helpers’ Direct Giving program seeks out individuals in the U.S. struggling with specific basic needs. After a verification process, The Helpers sends individuals the goods they need directly. For Hannah, the Direct Giving program was able to cover a month’s city sanitation bill. While this will offer some relief to Hannah, she still needs help as she works toward financial security for her family.
The United States has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households, a Pew Research study found. Research suggests that single mothers are more likely to be poor in comparison to their married counterparts. In 2021, statistics show that about 6% of families were living in poverty while 29% of single parents were in poverty.
With the help of supporters, The Helpers will continue to connect with individuals like Hannah facing financial hardship across the United States.
