Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Mothers' pensions were long-term cash provisions to impoverished single mothers. [3] Payments were generally inadequate to cover living expenses. [4] Nearly every state had a maximum allowable allowance ranging from 9 dollars to 15 dollars per month (approximately $120 to $275 in 2021 dollars) for the first child and 4 dollars to 10 dollars for any additional children. [5]
Ohio NOW has 9 total chapters located in Akron, Ashtabula, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Oberlin, Port Clinton, and Toledo. The National Organization for Women is a non-partisan, non-profit organization funded by private donations and membership dues.
Crittenton, Inc. was the product of a merger between two pioneering women’s rights societies of the late 19th century; the Boston Female Moral Reform Society and the Florence Crittenton Home. [1] Both organizations had similar goals in assisting poor and unwed mothers and ultimately worked together to help these women achieve economic ...
New data shows Black single mothers are facing dire economic challenges, making even basic expenses too hard to cover. According to a nationwide survey by The Current Project, 66% of Black single ...
A coupon was included in the article and for each one returned, the mother received a blue star, one for each child overseas. More than 1,000 mothers responded. On February 1, 1942 their first meeting was held and 358 mothers attended. They showed their support of Captain Maines and the Blue Star Mothers of America was formed.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
When Black women and birthing people have access to doctors and nurses who look like them, the rate of mortality decreases, sometimes by half. Infant mortality decreases by half," Crawley said.
The program awards grants to development projects around the United States that are food-focused in areas that lack access to fresh foods. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] In November 2020, the foundation set aside $30 million over three years for nearly 60 organizations focused on racial justice in Detroit, Memphis, Fresno , and New Orleans as well as national ...