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      • De’Avioun Is Building a Future With Purpose
        When De’Avioun found New Moms, she was pregnant and unsure of what her future would look like. She was navigating an unstable housing situation without a large support system at home. Looking for resources, she searched online for mom programs near her and found New Moms. Nervous but determined, she walked into the Oak Park […]
        Amberlee Mucha
      • Rooted in Possibility: What Your Support Made Possible This Year
        What does impact look like? Sometimes it looks like a young mom signing the lease on her first stable home. Sometimes it looks like earning a diploma, starting a new job, or learning to advocate for herself and her child. Sometimes it looks like a mom realizing, perhaps for the first time, “I know I […]
        Amberlee Mucha
      • From Lived Experience to Lasting Change: New Moms Advocacy Council Meets with State Senator Lakesia Collins
        Young moms are building the skills, confidence, and connections to turn their lived experiences into advocacy—and their voices into action. New Mom 2027 Advocacy Council What happens when young moms who have experienced New Moms’ programs come together to learn how change happens? They find their voices, build advocacy skills, and begin shaping the policies […]
        Amberlee Mucha
      • A Day on the Green, A Future Full of Possibility
        On September 10, more than 180 golfers gathered at Harborside International Golf Center for the New Moms Golf Classic, bringing together friends, supporters, and community members for an unforgettable day on the green. But this event was about much more than golf. Every swing, putt, and celebration helped create brighter futures for young moms and […]
        Amberlee Mucha
      • From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Aniah’s Story
        Moms Alumni Pathways to Opportunity: Workforce, Growth & New Beginnings at New Moms Aniah, New Moms Alumni “Workforce development is what got me into the doorway of New Moms.” – Aniah, New When Aniah was five months pregnant, she was unemployed and unsure what the future would hold. She learned about New Moms through her […]
        Amberlee Mucha
      • Why Housing Stability Matters for Young Families
        When Dezyiah became a mom at 20 years old, she wanted what every parent wants—a safe, stable place where her daughter could grow and thrive. Instead, she found herself living in a crowded three-bedroom apartment with multiple family members. She and her newborn daughter slept in the living room without privacy, where people came and […]
        Amberlee Mucha
      • Leading Through Uncertainty: New Moms Featured in Profiles in Perseverance
        At New Moms, we know that the strength of the human services sector lies in its ability to adapt, respond, and continue showing up—no matter the circumstances. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Illinois Partners for Human Services to help elevate what leaders across our field are seeing and experiencing in real time. The […]
        Amberlee Mucha
      • Golf Classic Raised Record-Amount FORE the Moms!
        On Sept. 11, more than 160 golfers came together at the Harborside International Golf Center for a day on the green filled with fun and purpose — all in support of the inspiring young moms in our New Moms programs.  Civic, philanthropic and business leaders, and more, all showed up to tee off for this […]
        Sarah Freeman
      • A Heartfelt Farewell for a Lifetime of Service
        Director of Spiritual Formation Ellen Kogstad is Retiring More than 45 years ago, when Ellen Kogstad saw young moms with babies who did not have a place to live in her Humboldt Park neighborhood, she was disturbed. How can a young person, let alone one who is caring for a baby, start off adulthood and […]
        Sarah Freeman
      • Welcoming More Babies, Building Stronger Bonds for Young Moms
        2025 Brings Milestone Growth for Doula Program Reflecting on our 2025 fiscal year, New Moms is honored that we’ve been able to support more expecting mothers than ever before through our Doula Program!  In 2024-25, we provided prenatal services to 31 pregnant moms, a 26% increase, and welcomed an amazing (and adorable) 58 new babies, […]
        Sarah Freeman
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