Annual
Report
2024/25
Annual
Letter From the Board Chair
Dear Friends,
At Mom2Mom, we know that meaningful change happens through relationships—built on trust, respect, and the belief that every mother and child deserves a fair chance. This past year, that belief was tested by growing financial pressures, rising grocery prices, and the everyday realities of inflation that are making it harder for families to get by.
And yet, in the face of those challenges, our community showed up.
With your support—through funding, time, partnership, or advocacy—we helped moms navigate complex systems, kept fridges and pantries full, and provided consistent, compassionate support rooted in our core belief that the best way to improve the lives of children is by supporting their moms. Every one of these moments required real investment—of time, compassion, and resources—and every one made a difference.
To our donors: your continued generosity sustains this work.
To our volunteers, staff, and community partners: your commitment brings it to life every day.
And to the moms who trust us to walk beside you: your strength inspires everything we do.
This year showed us that even in the most challenging times, Mom2Mom—and the families we support—can rise to meet the moment. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and even more hopeful for what’s ahead.
With gratitude,
Thanks to Your Partnership
2024/25 Highlights
Number of connected volunteers:
86
Number of participant moms that received support:
79*
Number of Mom2Mom Graduates
22
Number of new participants that joined the program:
7
Number of grocery gift cards distributed:
780
Number of Happy Healthy Children requests filled:
139
Number of Compassion Fund requests filled:
68
Number of Circle of Moms events:
20
*This reflects the total number of families that received support, including those who graduated and joined the program in 2024-25.
From Our Participant Moms:
Words of Gratitude from Our Participant Moms:
“The groceries help so much! My volunteer is fantastic! I feel less isolated in this big world.”
“I don’t know where I’d be if not for Mom2Mom helping me. I am forever grateful for this organization.”
“Mom2Mom is my lifeline. I am able to get by because of Mom2Mom's support. My son is able to explore some activities that I cannot afford.”
“Not only do I feel like my children have people that they can lean on, but they have people that they can pray with and learn from and grow from and create core memories that will help them for the rest of their lives.”
“Mom2Mom has been the best thing that I've discovered—thank you for all you do for single moms!”
“We want to sincerely thank you for your support. Thanks to you, we are managing to get by, even if just barely. Your organization is truly unique, and we are deeply grateful for Mom2Mom and for the volunteer.”
Life cycle of a Mom2Mom Participant:
Penny’s Story:
From Isolation to Hope
Before Penny joined Mom2Mom, she felt incredibly isolated.
“It’s really hard in Vancouver to meet people and make friends. I don’t know why people visualize single moms a certain way, it’s not just that one stereotype—it's so many levels. Just because someone doesn’t show it or make a big deal the struggle is real. Before Mom2Mom, I had less connection, less community, and less information about resources.”
After hearing about Mom2Mom through a single mom group, everything changed for the better.
Now, several years later, as she prepares to graduate from the program, Penny fondly remembers attending past Mom2Mom events like the days we hosted Christmas dinners at the Ukrainian Hall or the picnic at MacLean Park every summer.
“It was like a family outside of family.” – Penny
In addition to the support she felt, Penny is adamant that the program positively impacted her son.
“It gave him a sense of security. Like okay we don’t have certain things, but we have the Mom2Mom team. He knew it was a nice, safe place to turn…it’s been so many great memories for us and has really given us a happy experience amongst the crummy ones.” – Penny
Although she is sad to say goodbye, Penny expresses how much stronger she feels thanks to Mom2Mom’s resources, help, and kindness.
“For some people this is their only help; not everyone has family or community, so this is it for someone like me. It’s a lifeline—it was for me. Just knowing you have that solid ground under your feet when nothing else is working. It makes a difference! A tremendous, tremendous difference. I can’t stress that enough.” – Penny
Words of Support from Our Community:
“I am so blessed to have been matched with this mom. We have become so close, and my family has embraced her and her girls. I think we will be connected forever. She is a smart, hardworking, emotionally mature, and generous woman living in a challenging situation. She rarely complains and we have shared many heart-to-heart chats.”
“I have really enjoyed getting to know and admire my [participant] mom who is so resourceful and strong.”
“There are few people I find more admirable than a single mom doing whatever it takes to make life joyful for her child while making ends meet. Mom2Mom is committed not only to helping guide a mom with accessing the necessities required for parenting, but on providing a sense of community, support, and joy for these incredible women. I am proud to have my name attached to Mom2Mom in any and all ways.”
“I was once a single mom struggling to make ends meet and I am finally in a place where I can give back financially. In my search for worthy causes, I found Mom2Mom and was inspired by how they combine compassionate support with concrete resources to empower single moms and their children. I’m honored to contribute and help extend that care to others”
Jess' Story:
A Network of Support
When Jess, Mom2Mom Relationship Volunteer, talks about the mom she is paired with, her eyes sparkle with admiration. “[Allison] is one of the sweetest moms I’ve ever met. She’s so humble, and she’s afraid to ask for help, but she’s so deserving of help. She’s looking after everyone, and who’s looking after her?”
What Jess touches on is largely the reason Mom2Mom was founded: to support women in their solo parenting journey who had nowhere else to turn. More than grocery gift cards and practical help, Mom2Mom builds confidence and shows moms there are people who care deeply for them and their children.
The range of resources offered to Mom2Mom families—groceries, funding for children’s extracurricular activities, the Compassion Fund—are also reasons why Jess decided to volunteer.
“That put things into a different perspective for me. I typically think so much in a box like ‘oh yeah it’s Thanksgiving—we’ll give them a gift card to a buy a turkey!’ Well, they might not have a pan to cook that turkey. They might not even need that turkey when something else is more pressing—like medicine for their kid. Mom2Mom opened my eyes to the different avenues of support and how customizable it is to each mom. It really does feel like you are making a change—you can SEE that change.” – Jess
Something that surprised Jess was how similar her and Allison are, despite their different backgrounds.
“We both deal with anxiety, and we both get overwhelmed in situations. There’s so many things that connect us…we do have a lot of things in common.” – Jess
From attending Mom2Mom events like the Holiday movie to grabbing a coffee on Sunday morning or simply sending a quick text, Jess appreciates how flexible volunteering with Mom2Mom is. That these seemingly simple acts make a world of difference.
“We’re friends. She can text me; I can text her. She asks how I’m doing. We share stories about our lives. It’s not just me coming in and sending her a grocery gift card or getting her an appointment. It’s really not like that. It's what I would do for a friend.”
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Financial Summary*
2024/25
Revenue
$791,405
Expenses
$703,178
Thank You
At Mom2Mom, we deeply value your generosity, whether it's a donation or a gift of your time. Your compassion sustains us and allows us to continue our mission. The work can be challenging, but we are constantly inspired by the families we serve, and more determined than ever to achieve an equitable society where moms and children are not limited by poverty.
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