Our Story

Single Mom Scholars is a nonprofit organization dedicated to walking alongside low-income single mothers as they pursue their college degrees and build brighter futures for their families.

Originally founded in 2002 as Helping Hands for Single Moms in Phoenix and expanded to Dallas in 2019, our program was created with a bold vision: to remove the barriers that make higher education feel out of reach for single moms and to foster a community where they can thrive—not just survive.

In 2025, we became Single Mom Scholars, a name that reflects both our identity and the incredible determination of the women we serve. This new era includes the exciting launch of our Houston chapter, built specifically to support single mothers pursuing healthcare-related degrees—one of the most essential and in-demand fields in our community.

While our reach has grown, our mission remains the same:
Empower low-income single mothers to attain a college degree, achieve financial independence, build a family legacy, and elevate their communities.

At the heart of our work is a belief in the power of education, the strength of single mothers, and the ripple effect that support, encouragement, and opportunity can create for generations.

Together, we’re not just helping single moms graduate.
We’re raising scholars, leaders, and legacies—right here in Houston.