
Connecting Single Moms & Growing Brighter Futures for Their Families
in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Surrounding Counties
The Kids & Me Impact
THIS IS LOVE
Challenge
February 16, 2026
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9 Single Mom Families​​


The THIS IS LOVE Challenge provided an opportunity for greater Charlotte area Single Moms to connect with one another in small group encouragement meetings around the topics of "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman and "The 4 Loves" by C.S. Lewis. Successful challengers also teamed up with their children to create a "THIS IS LOVE" poster to share with The Kids & Me. Challengers were rewarded with $50 gift cards.
Moms, Munchkins, & Merry-Making
December 14, 2025
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14 Moms
23 Children
7 Volunteers
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Moms, Munchkins, & Merry-Making, our 2025 The Kids & Me Christmas event, brought moms and their kids together for family time and friend time. We met at "The Club" in south Charlotte for games, a special presentation, story time, & Christmas dinner kits.
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Winners of "Jingle, Jangle, Jingo" rounds (BINGO), "Boggle", and "Wheel of Fortune" won cash prizes. We had an amazing tie in the Boggle game of 47 words created from the letters in "MERRY CHRISTMAS"! And our so clever participants solved the Wheel of Fortune puzzle after only guessing 2 letters of "Happy Birthday Jesus"! While moms and older kids competed for prizes, younger children worked with their playdough mats.
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We shared some special moments to recognize Sandra Brooks, our vice-president and co-founder, who will be stepping down from her role in The Kids & Me at the end of 2025. The sentiments sent to Sandra from moms, mentors, friends of The Kids & Me, and board members were displayed in her floral arrangement as a memento.
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​Lights were out for the slideshow presentation of the storybook "The Good News of Christmas" read by Pastor David Douglas. This delightfully illustrated children's book details the events of Christ's birth as documented in the book of Luke. Ornamental "leather" bound Bibles were given to moms or kids who desired to have one and then everyone was out the door to gather up their Christmas dinner kits.
Moms had preregistered to build their custom dinner kits with choice of ham or turkey, sides (fresh apples, fresh carrots, raisins, sweet potatoes, canned yams, marshmallows, white potatoes, collard greens, green beans, cut corn, cranberry sauce, stuffing, macaroni & block of cheese, dinner rolls), and choice of sweet potato or apple pie.
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The event was a merry time focusing on friends, family, and the celebration of the birth of Jesus.​​​​
Movie Under the Stars
October 17, 2025
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16 Moms, Mentors, Church Ministry Leaders
24 Children
10 Volunteers
1 Speaker & 1 Guest
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Movie Under the Stars was a fall event for The Kids & Me Single Mom families to gather for fun, fellowship, and encouragement. Dinner buffet included hamburgers, hot dogs, club sandwiches, and pizza with sides of potato salad and coleslaw and drinks. Cookies, candy, and chips were offered as movie treats.
Special speaker Donna Reed shared her personal testimony and how she overcame the struggles of an abusive marriage.
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The main feature, Kendrick Brothers film "Overcomers", was a story about a teenage girl pushing forward to achieve her goals, mending her relationship with her estranged father, and coming to know Jesus Christ as her savior.




Single Moms' Moments Mother's Day Luncheon
2025
34 Adult Participants
21 Children
17 Volunteers
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Single Moms' Moments Mother's Day Luncheon was a celebration of motherhood for our Single Mom participants, an outreach to other Single Moms in the greater Charlotte area, and an opportunity for those interested in becoming Lady Leaders for The Kids & Me Single Mom small groups (Live, Laugh, Latte) to gather. Held May 10, 2025 at the William R Davie Park Conference Center, this event provided Chick-fil-A lunch for all participants, and childcare so Moms could enjoy the guest speaker actress Angela Robinson of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots.
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Social Media post and photos can be viewed here.
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What Participants said:​




​​"This was a great event. I look forward to the next event."
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"I enjoyed this event and I am interested in being a Lady Leader."
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"The setting, the meal, and definitely the speaker were above and beyond my expectations!"
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"Wonderful experience. Thank you for a great time."
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"This was incredible, wouldn't change a thing!"
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"It was an amazing event."
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"It was a lovely event, thank you so much for this opportunity and the inspiration."
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"This was the perfect guest [speaker]. The event was awesome."
"Angela was a wonderful speaker. I give the occasion a five star. This is a day to remember. Powerful, encouraging, God bless."
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"Great event. Very inspiring."
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"Thanks for all you do! This group and community continue to change my/my kids lives."
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"The event was done beautifully and I thoroughly enjoyed the speakers. I look forward to practicing the message in my daily life."
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" The event was wonderful! All of the volunteers made us feel welcome. Angela the speaker was amazing."
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"Loved it."
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" Great program. Loved the fellowship. Guest speaker was awesome!"
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"Wonderful! Everyone was kind, personable and pleasant. Thank you!"
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"As someone who knew nothing of the group or what to expect, I am moved by this speaker Angela Robinson. The message was clear as daylight. Thank you for your beautiful words."
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"Great event! Looking to find ways to volunteer."
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"Amazing event. Thank you so much."
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Valentines
2025
10 Single Mom Families

In expression of God's love for our Single Moms and their children, The Kids & Me provided $50 Wal-Mart gift cards as a means to support responding participants. Texas Roadhouse also provided coupons for a free kid's meal with each adult purchase.
Live Laugh Latte
2025 Monthly Event
Curriculum Purchase

Live Laugh Latte are Single Mom monthly meetings either in-person or virtual. Moms meet to share with one another, support one another, and discuss the following topics: parenting, finances, or health & well-being. In-person meetings provide childcare and a meal.
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Each Mom in the Charlotte virtual group was purchased a copy of "Kids and the Single Mom" by Jennifer Maggio to read and use for discussions on parenting.
Tradition
Worth
Sharing
2024 Christmas Event
7 Single Moms
11 Children
6 Volunteers




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The Kids & Me wants to bring meaningful time to Single Mom families for the holidays and give them opportunity to establish family traditions and identity that can carry their children through adolescence with positive memories.
The Kids & Me moms and children gathered at a local cooking class facility to hear the gospel Christmas story shared by our story teller and then joined a baking class to learn how to make rolled sugar cookies. Literacy was emphasized as part of the event with the story telling. Math concepts such as fractions and measurement were part of learning about following a recipe.
Moms and kids made their own batch of sugar cookie dough and then learned the tips and tricks for rolling cookies successfully. They decorated the cookies and then popped them in the ovens to watch them bake.
Meanwhile, children were invited to select a gift from the pop-up toy shop which was supplied with age-appropriate toys. Each family took home a copy of the storybook shared by the story teller, a set of 24 cookie cutters, a rolling pin and the gifts selected at the pop-up toy shop.
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Live Laugh Latte
2024 Monthy Event
72 Single Moms registered in Charlotte LLL
29 Single Moms registered in Gastonia LLL
11 Single Moms registered in Lincolnton LLL
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Live Laugh Latte are Single Mom monthly meetings either in-person or virtual. Moms meet to share with one another, support one another, and discuss the following topics: parenting, finances, or health & well-being. In-person meetings provide childcare and a meal.
Single Mom Mentoring
2024
6 Single Moms
3 Volunteers
Mentors are selected and trained to specifically address 3 issues in a Single Mom's life: parenting, managing finances, and exercising health & wellness. Mentors meet with mentees weekly for a 6 month period. At that time, there is a progress check to see if the mentee would like to continue her mentorship.
The Forge
Family Event
Sept 7, 2024
4 Single Moms
6 Children
2 Volunteers

The Forge was a family event for children grades 3 and up and their moms. We visited the Carolina Mall Cinema to view the Kendrick Brothers' recent release. This movie is a coming-of-age story about the son of a Single Mom and the challenges they face together. There is a mentor in the story who takes an interest in Isaiah and widens his circle of influence by introducing him to other men who serve as mentors and their mentees and building his social capital. This movie speaks to the need for and value of excellent role models and demonstrates how a life can be changed.
Tutoring
2024
3 Children
1 The Kids & Me worker

K-12 children of The Kids & Me Moms are eligible for free math or reading tutoring from a certified teacher with a NC teaching license. The Kids & Me tutor assesses the student and prescribes a course of action for the student including recommended number of sessions per week, duration of sessions, and objectives for each session. Moms are given updates after each session and progress reports at the end of term. The Kids & Me tutor welcomes any information or data the mom wishes to share from the student's regular classroom teacher so that the student can have consistency of instructional goals and methods.
Valentines
2024
32 Single Mom Families

In expression of God's love for our Single Moms and their children, The Kids & Me provided $50 Wal-Mart gift cards as a special treat for responding participants.
Feedback from Participants
2024
2-7-24 The Kids N Me is an invaluable resource for single mothers in our community, providing essential support and assistance that significantly impacts the lives of both mothers and their children. The program has helped me greatly by offering a safe and nurturing environment for my child while myself and the other mothers attend group meetings. The Kids N Me enables single mothers has offered me valuable education, counsel, and resources tailored to the unique needs of single-parent households. A grant for The Kids N Me would not only bolster its capacity to provide these crucial services but also empower single mothers by giving them the support they need to thrive personally and professionally. Rachel A. Walker
2-10-24 I joined the group a few months ago after someone from church invited me to the group. I currently live 3 hours from my family, since the divorce and becoming a single mom once again, I was in need of a support group. The first meeting I attended was so inspiring and encouraging. Everyone was very welcoming and positive and it was nice to meet other single moms in the area. My kids enjoyed the activities and lesson and so did I. I attend the in person meetings and sometimes the virtual meetings when my schedule permits. The topics are beneficial and they combine scriptures, prayers, uplifting, and fellowship. The group also took the time to send out cards for the holidays which was an unexpected and appreciated blessing for them to take time out and show they are thinking of us and our families. A single moms we need support and uplifting, this group allows us to bring our children together to play and learn together and for us as single moms to come together to share our stories and be a support for one another. ~Emberly Brown
2-14-24 I am truly grateful for the day that I happened upon The Kids & Me! I was at a very dark place in life and didn’t know realize how many people had been exactly where I was. To have that type of support has truly been a blessing! During the most difficult times, they are always right there. Christmas has always been my biggest worry since becoming a single mom of 4 because you want to make sure you get the kids everything they want even if you can’t afford it! The Christmas we got to shop with the Panthers player Robbie and meet Cam was truly a highlight. Moms live day to day caring for everyone else but it feels to be included and thought about through the simplest gestures! Like being included in Christmas gift cards or receiving a gift card for Valentine’s Day! The Kids and Me is definitely something I didn’t realize I needed as much as I do and I’m truly grateful to have that support!Thank you all so much. ~Geniece Evans
2-7-24 Hello, I'm Roxanne (also known as Roxi). Here is a brief testimony of my joining the Kidz and Me group:I felt like I needed a community. I needed to feel connected to other moms who knew the experiences I was going through. But most of all, who knew how to provide the grace needed as a single mother; who is not a bad person, but might've made some mistakes in life and needed to step up to the plate to now take care of little souls. I was able to find that in participating in the Kidz and Me group. Through the workshops and group meetings monthly, I've met other moms who are strong with inspiring stories. The women that I have met are not always perfect, but they are striving to be the best version of themselves. They have goals and aspirations. I was connected to so many amazing resources through this group, even programs that offer assistance in allowing you to be a homeowner! It has truly been amazing knowing that I am a part of such a community now and if there is any need, even if it's simply a listening ear, I can reach out to anyone in the group, even the group leader, for support.
2-11-24 I would like to thank the Kids & Me support group for being an excellent source, because of this support group I can connect with other single parents, and be around a community of faith believers which is hard to find. Since being in this group I have taken advantage of tutoring for my son and a mentorship that has progressed into a meaningful relationship. With all that has been said this support group has helped me flourish in some of the most difficult times in my life. Again Thanks for being such a trusting support group. ~Candis Choice
2-19-24 My name is Kurtavia, and I’m a Single Mother of two. I’ve been grateful to receive continuous support, encouragement, and love from The Kids&Me since 2022. My daughter has received valuable tutoring services as well as enjoyed activities, such as meeting the Carolina Panthers. I was also blessed with a fantastic Mentor for even more support as a Single Mom in Charlotte, NC. I’ve met other amazing single Moms through the ministry who have become very good friends. I also attempted to connect with Pride Magazine, as a Writer, through one of The Kids&Me facilitator’s connection with Dee Dixon, CEO of Pride Magazine. It wasn’t successful but did give me the courage to explore the connection myself. I’ve now published two articles with Pride Magazine. I appreciate The Kids&Me ministry for continuing to reach out, send cards, gift cards, news, and updates. It really makes a difference. Though so much is a challenge as a Single Mom, having support helps. Thanking God for The Kids&Me.
Emergency Care
2 Single Mom Families
2024
A desperate Single Mom -Tiffany- contacted TK&M through our website. Sheila had a call with her to discuss her specific needs. The mom listed living room furniture, beds, kitchen utensils, clothing for her 2 boys, a boy’s bike, and a ride to church. Sheila sent an email blast to TK&M network expressing the mom’s needs and asking if anyone had these items for donation. Pastor Vic Sassano from River of Life Church in Salisbury responded with an offer of weekly transportation to his church and multiple people responded with offers of items the mom needed. A further issue was that the mom has no transportation or means to pick-up the furniture.
Meanwhile, another mom – Malasia- saw the email requesting help for Tiffany and inquired how she too might receive these sorts of items. Sandra communicated the needs with Prism and other people she knows. Sandra began to coordinate picking up and delivering all the furniture and donations with her SUV and the help of her son-in-law and his truck. After trips to Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat Restore, the mattress store, a donor’s storage shed, multiple donor’s homes, and other shopping, the donations were collected. Tiffany and Malasia were provided full rooms of furniture (including a heavy kitchen dinette, living room chairs and love seats, bed frames and mattresses), clothing for their children, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, a vacuum cleaner/steamer, lamps, rugs, camera, and even a boy’s bike. The donations just kept appearing. Sandra’s caterer took the moms Mother’s Day lunch. Sandra says God orchestrated the details.
Summer Camp Financial Aid
2 Children
2024
The Kids & Me advertised summer camp financial aid to its Single Moms via Facebook and email blast. $200 of the Board approved $1000 for financial aid was distributed to Hope for Harvest summer camp on behalf of 2 children to attend ($100 each/ $200 total).
Merry Mail
2023
34 Single Mom Families

Single Moms registered with The Kids & Me were given opportunity to receive a $50 gift card to go towards holiday expenses. Thirty-four families received either a Target or Wal-Mart gift card.
Live Laugh Latte
2023 Monthy Event
45 Single Moms registered in Concord LLL
40 Single Moms registered in Charlotte LLL
11 Single Moms registered in Gastonia LLL
4 Single Moms registered in Lincolnton LLL
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Live Laugh Latte are Single Mom monthly meetings either in-person or virtual. Moms meet to share with one another, support one another, and discuss the following topics: parenting, finances, or health & well-being. In-person meetings provide childcare and a meal.
Hearty Party - Volunteer Appreciation Event
Feb 2022




The Kids & Me Single Moms and their children gathered together with Volunteers (Small Group Lady Leaders, Mentors, Tutors, Home Repair Team, Graphic Arts Specialists, Technical Support, Home Hosts, Chow Meastros, Childcare Leaders and The Kids & Me Board of Directors) to celebrate working together. A catered meal was provided and the musician Shawn Ervin shared his talents. The Kids & Me recognized Volunteers for their dedication and commitment to serve our Single Moms and their children.
Single Mom Mentoring
2022
5 Single Moms
4 Volunteers
Mentors are selected and trained to specifically address 3 issues in a Single Mom's life: parenting, managing finances, and exercising health & wellness. Mentors meet with mentees weekly for a 6 month period. At that time, there is a progress check to see if the mentee would like to continue her mentorship.
Live Laugh Latte
2022 Monthy Event
43 Single Moms registered at Shiloh LLL
32 Single Moms registered in Charlotte LLL
29 Single Moms registered in Concord LLL
Gastonia LLL forming
Live Laugh Latte are Single Mom monthly meetings either in-person or virtual. Moms meet to share with one another, support one another, and discuss the following topics: parenting, finances, or health & well-being. In-person meetings provide childcare and a meal.

Shop
with a
Jock
December 2021
50 children
11 Volunteers
4 NFL Players
1 generous Wal-Mart!




In cooperation with Carolina Panthers' wide receiver Robby Anderson and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, The Kids & Me coordinated the Shop with a Jock event to bring 50 Single Mom children together for a festive meal, a meet & greet with the athletes, and a shopping spree. Each child received a $100 gift card from Wal-Mart for the shopping time. Robbie Anderson, CJ Saunders, DJ Moore, and Cam Newton all made appearance to hang out with the kids and go shopping.
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WSOC Channel 9 tweets
ADSN TV coverage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8cVph_CeBk&ab_channel=ADSNTV
Best Buy Christmas
2021
8 Single Mom Families
12 children
3 Volunteers &
Lots of Love from Best Buy!
Employees of Best Buy collected and donated gifts to the children of The Kids & Me Moms.
Live Laugh Latte
27 Single Moms registered in Charlotte LLL
18 Single Moms registered at Shiloh LLL
17 Single Moms registered in Concord LLL
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2021 Monthy Event
Live Laugh Latte are Single Mom monthly meetings either in-person or virtual. Moms meet to share with one another, support one another, and discuss the following topics: parenting, finances, or health & well-being. In-person meetings provide childcare and a meal.
Live Laugh Latte
7 Single Moms registered in Charlotte LLL
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2020 Monthy Event
Live Laugh Latte are Single Mom monthly meetings either in-person or virtual. Moms meet to share with one another, support one another, and discuss the following topics: parenting, finances, or health & well-being. In-person meetings provide childcare and a meal.