our impact

61,000

children served
Since 1998

$7.1M

provided in grants

impact stories

Medical

A 5-year-old boy is diagnosed with hyperopia, astigmatism and amblyopia at his kindergarten vision exam. His single mother is barely making ends meet and cannot afford the cost of the glasses he needs. Purchasing them with his medical card will take several months and he needs them immediately. MTF covered the cost of the glasses, which he received immediately, allowing the boy to see and learn at school.

Housing Stability

A father and his 4 sons are devastated when their mom suddenly passes away. He is struggling to care for these 4 young boys alone in additional to coping with the unexpected funeral expenses. He is unable to afford both rent and utilities expenses this month. Mothers Trust Foundation pays the rental fee, easing the financial burden for this family during a very challenging time.

Education

A student dreams of pursuing a career as a police officer and wants to enroll in Law Enforcement classes. Her single mother works hard to provide for the family and is not able to afford the fees for her daughter to attend the classes. MTF covers the class fees, providing a path for the girl to achieve her goals.

Extracurricular/Enrichment Activities & Camp

A grandfather is caring for his two young grandchildren on his own after their single mother abandons them. He is doing his best to provide for them but is not able to afford the cost of the before and after school program fees for the 5-year-old.  MTF pays the program expenses for the boy, providing him with the enrichment benefits of the programs while his grandfather is at work.

Safe Baby Gear

The mother of twin 1-year-old girls and a 2-year-old becomes a paraplegic from a gunshot wound inflicted by the father of her children. He is incarnated for the abuse and is no longer supporting the family financially. She needs a large toddler play yard to keep the children safe but cannot afford to pay for it.  MTF provides the family with the item, giving the mother a place for the children to play. 

New Clothing

A mother and her 3 children flee from her abusive husband and find safe housing.  She works full-time to support her young family but their budget is very limited.  The children are in need of new clothing and shoes to start the upcoming school year, but she is not able to afford to purchase them.  MTF provides the clothing for the family, allowing the children to feel confident as they head back to school.

Testimonials

School Social Worker

“The families I work with are very thankful that MTF helped with their summer camp fees for their children. They were so relieved that their children had a positive social environment during the summer months allowing them to keep their jobs.”

Family Counselor

“A family I worked with experienced serious financial hardship and their electricity was about to be shut off at the end of the day.  MTF quickly stepped in and paid the bill. While the family expressed their gratitude to me, I told them that MTF was the real hero and miracle worker!”

School Principal

"Mothers Trust Foundation has positively impacted our program in so many ways. MTF pays for student fees and everything our students need to be successful in our demanding classes, lifting the financial burden for these families. MTF makes it possible for students to have access to our many programs...What MTF does is life-changing for these students."