Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference Issues Call for Volunteers

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A recent report that the cost of living in Chester County is the highest in southeastern Pennsylvania is no surprise to single mothers in the region as they prepare to tackle their challenges together at the 6th Annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference.

The report comes just as The Chester County Community Collaborative is issuing a call for volunteers for the conference that will take place on Saturday, April 14 at Henderson High School in West Chester from 9 AM-3:30 PM. Sponsored for a third consecutive year by Benchmark Federal Credit Union, all single mothers are invited to attend free of charge.

“One of the major reasons that we are able to offer so many valuable resources each year at the Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference is because of our volunteers who offer the gift of their time to make it all happen,” said Benchmark Federal Credit Union Vice President of Marketing Rebecca Worthington. “The more volunteers we have, the more services we can offer to our hard-working single moms.”

“No one is on an island, yet that is the way many single mothers feel,” said Conference Co-Chair Matrie Johnson, of PA Home of the Sparrow. “We want to reinforce that ‘single’ does not mean ‘alone.’ There are people and resources surrounding you in your Chester County community, and we want to be sure our single moms have easy access to them.”

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This year’s conference theme is “Single Doesn’t Mean Alone” and is devoted to encouraging, educating, and empowering single moms in their role as sole provider for the family. Volunteers are sought on the day of the event to assist with childcare, hospitality, workshops, and the resource and exhibitors fair.

At the Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference, more than 70 exhibitors and speakers will provide resources and activities, including workshops, clinics, and demonstrations on parenting, self-defense, custody, child support, and more.

Benchmark Federal Credit Union will offer financial guidance, including tips on how to build credit, assessment of individual financial situations, and ways for single mothers to make the most of their paychecks.

The day also includes lunch, free childcare, door prizes, a photo booth, and pampering.

This year’s conference will include an award for a single mother nominated by the community and recognized by her peers.

For more information on the conference or how to volunteer, call 484-876-1582 or e-mail singlemothersconference@gmail.com.

Click here to register for the Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference.

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