United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania serves Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette & Southern Armstrong Counties
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. MAKE AN IMPACT.
Mothers Making MoreLeadership that knows hardworking mothers
are a great investment.
Mothers Making More (M3) helps working, single mothers in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties to go back to school, advance their careers in a targeted area and lays the
groundwork for a brighter, better tomorrow.
Helping Financially Struggling Families
MEASURABLE IMPACT M3 not only helps working moms kick-start their education, it continues to offer guidance throughout their education and career journeys.
• Addresses disproportionate levels of poverty among female heads of households in the region
• Working mothers who maintain employment and pursue a degree that is part of a growing career field receive:
• Access to supports, including childcare services, counseling, technology, mileage reimbursement, networking, and more
• Counseling for any domestic or sexual violence issues
• Hands-on support from the M3 staff and fellow M3 moms
• Career education, training and skill-building opportunities (resume writing, mock interviews, etc.)
• Access and connections to job leads, hiring managers and human resource professionals from local employers
• Employers are encouraged to participate by providing female employees heading households opportunities to advance their education in targeted careers at little or no cost
• The program continues to expand, growing to include more services, discounts and scholarships
women have taken part in some aspect of M3
120 +
more women are currently enrolled, preparing for careers in growing fields
30
graduates have gotten jobs in their field, many doubling their salary
18