​​OUR FOUNDING STORY

Founded in 2018 by three single mothers, Motherful (Mothers In Arms) seeks to bridge the gaps experienced by single mothers and their children in Columbus, Ohio. The co-founders recognized the great need for the fellowship and community of other single mothers in their own lives. They also recognized that often the resources and support that they needed as single mothers were hard to come by and not available in one place or location. Motherful was born from a desire to create an organization that would provide a respite of community for single mothers and their children where they would be understood and supported both emotionally and physically.

Mission

Motherful supports, empowers, and nurtures single mothers and their families in Columbus, Ohio by providing resources, community, education, arts, and wellness. ​

vision

Our vision is to create a Motherful world in which all mothers and their children are valued, nurtured, supported, and cared for, and where single mothers never again feel alone, abandoned, cast aside, stigmatized or marginalized systemically or personally. We seek to build  a safe, intentional community where single mothers joyfully and peacefully work together,, uplift each other, and share an abundance of resources  in a collaborative, equitable collective.