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Single Mother Student Emergency Fund

METROWEST WOMEN'S FUND INC

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Single Mother Student Emergency Fund

Purpose: Supports single mothers whose education is at risk because of a serious financial burden.

Target Population: Single mother students from low incomes pursuing higher education

What It Funds: Financial aid for non-tuition-related emergencies including:

  • Childcare

  • Housing

  • Transportation

  • Medical bills

  • Other unexpected costs that could derail college education
  • Program Status: Established in 2021 as a Metrowest Women's Fund initiative

    Major Gift: In September 2025, received a $1 million bequest from Susan Litowitz to support educational opportunities for single mothers in the community. This transformative gift will help grow and sustain new programs and initiatives.

    Fundraising Initiatives: The fund conducts special matching campaigns to support expansion (e.g., June 2025 campaign with $30,000 match from Liz and Phill Gross)

    Contact: For more information, visit metrowestwomensfund.com

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    single-momseducation

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