THE ROADMAP TO RESILIENCE 

A bold initiative for social change. 

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Invest in Lasting Change

Join us in breaking the cycle of poverty in Indianapolis through transformative partnerships and proven strategies.

A graphic showing four levels of self-sufficiency: Crisis, At-Risk, Stable, and Thriving. Crisis includes 37,200 Indiana households homeless or in transitional housing. At-Risk involves 22,800 households with apartment living or family housing, earning less than $30,000 annually. Stable has 9,480 households earning $50,000 annually, with emergency savings. Thriving depicts households earning over $50,000 with homeownership and six months of emergency savings. The graphic emphasizes a pathway from crisis to thriving, supported by nonprofits and resources.

Despite significant investments, many Hoosier mom’s continue to struggle.

Traditional programs often fall short, leaving a gap between resources and real results.

We believe there's a better way.

We believe in a different approach. We put principles first, focusing on what truly works to break the cycle of poverty.

We tear down the silos that isolate programs and embrace partnerships that multiply our impact. Our $4.7 million TANF grant is proof that this works.

With your support, we can expand this model and create a brighter future for even more Indianapolis families.

Through a 4 phase system called Pathways, we walk with single moms coaching them to overcome barriers to reaching a thriving life.

Phase 1: Ready

  • Career certification

  • Weekly Stipend

  • Growth mindset training

  • Intro to financial literacy

Phase 2: Set

  • Full time employment

  • Starting salary of $50,000

  • Matched with a life coach

  • Intro into health & wellness

Phase 3: Grow

  • Intro into family planning

  • Intro into first-time home ownership certification

  • Begin building economic capital

  • Begin building social capital

Phase 4: Go

  • Explore career advancement

  • Secure 3 month of emergency savings

  • Complete first-time home ownership certification

  • Ready to live a self-sufficient life