Changing a Generation
MomsHope’s purpose is to
guide single moms in a way that
empowers them to self-sufficiency,
with the goal to break the cycle of poverty.
MomsHope provides hope to single, low income moms through one-on-one faith-based mentoring in order to support their resource development, personal advancement, spiritual growth and family stability.
If you are a local non-profit/non-for-profit with a mission/service that caters to women or single moms, MomsHope would like to partner with you to identify women in our program who can benefit from your mission.
If you are a local government agency unable to offer personalized assistance, MomsHope provides a customized program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of each mom.
If your church lacks the expertise to address the life issues of single moms in a sustainable way, MomsHope will partner with you to bring accountability, guidance, and fellowship.
Since 2010
MomsHope has been committed to working with over 100 single moms who are willing to do the hard work it takes to become self-sufficient
Not all moms qualify for our program, but those who do, receive the support they need to succeed
The average time spent in our program is 3.5 years
Over 350 families have been affected by the mission of MomsHope
Hundreds of volunteers have worked with us over the years. On average, over 150 people volunteer with us each year to make this ministry work
Since 2016
Under a newly implemented formal graduation, 90% of our graduates remain self-sufficient for one or more years after graduating our mentoring program
Our individualized program has empowered our graduates (collectively) to take responsibility to pay off $12,500 of debt (avg.) each year, on their own
40 % of our graduates have become first-time homeowners
40 % of our graduates have earned college degrees
100 mentor/mentee pairs have participated in our program
Meet the MomsHope Team
When your mission involves providing individualized care that improves long term family stability, you need a team that is as compassionate as they are skilled. MomsHope has a dedicated team, bringing a wealth of experience from the education, corporate and non-profit sectors
Standing on the solid framework built by co-founder, Janet Lapps, we continue to develop and refine the elements of our program to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s single mom.
Executive Director
Anita Doyle
Anita worked in education for over 18 years. She has participated in various aspects of fundraising in local grade schools, high schools and at Mt. St Joseph University. Anita joined MomsHope in 2016 and has held the position of Event Director until accepting the title of Executive Director in 2022. She has mentored several moms.
A native Cincinnatian, Anita has a BS in Education from Mount St. Joseph University. She is a single mom, blessed with two adult children. Anita is drawn to helping make a change for working single moms. She believes giving moms the tools and support to make the advancements needed will create self-sufficiency, breaking the cycle of poverty.
Executive Director
Anita Doyle
Anita joined MomsHope in 2016 and has held the position of Event Director until accepting the title of Executive Director in 2022.
Operations Director
Bethany Heath
Operations Director for MomsHope, responsible for the financial and business operations and compliance.
Out Reach/ Events Director
Janet Lapps
Program Director for MomsHope, responsible for oversight of the MomsHope Mentoring Program.
Program Director
Rebecca Timmons
Mentee Care Coordinator for MomsHope, responsible for training, encouraging and resourcing mentees.
Financial Coach Coordinator
Jennifer Ratterman
Jen Ratterman is Financial Coach Coordinator and a member of the MomsHope Leadership Team.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Beth Bingham
Administrative Assistant for MomsHope, responsible for providing support for the Leadership Team.
Meet the MomsHope Board
Janet Lapps
Janet Lapps is current Outreach/Events Director for MomsHope, a key advisor to our Leadership Team and Mentors. She is also a member of the MomsHope Board of Directors.
Julia Pace Mitchell
Julia Pace Mitchell is a member of MomsHope Board of Directors and has been a big supporter of MomsHope since 2016.
Debbie Browne
Debbie Browne is a member of the MomsHope Board and an active volunteer with MomsHope.
Bethany Heath
Bethany Heath is the Operations Director for MomsHope, responsible for the financial reporting, business operations and compliance. She also is the acting Chair of MomsHope Board of Directors.
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