LEARNEmpowering Single Mothers: A 10P Emotional Literacy & Wellness Day
The 10P Empowering Single Mothers: Emotional Literacy & Wellness Day is a transformative, trauma-informed initiative designed to uplift 300 systems-impacted single mothers across Los Angeles and Long Beach. Through immersive emotional literacy workshops, restorative wellness experiences, and ongoing peer support, this program builds resilience, fosters community connection, and breaks cycles of trauma—empowering mothers to nurture stronger families and safer, healthier communities.
What is the primary issue area that your application will impact?
Support for foster and systems-impacted youth
In which areas of Los Angeles will you be directly working?
Central LA East LA South LA San Gabriel Valley West LA San Fernando Valley Gateway Cities South Bay Long Beach Antelope Valley
In what stage of innovation is this project, program, or initiative?
Pilot or new project, program, or initiative (testing or implementing a new idea)
What is your understanding of the issue that you are seeking to address?
Single mothers impacted by foster care, justice, or mental health systems face compounded trauma, chronic stress, and social isolation. Few programs offer both deep emotional education and dignified wellness experiences, especially with ongoing, culturally relevant support.
Describe the project, program, or initiative this grant will support to address the issue.
This initiative serves 300 single mothers through 10P emotional literacy workshops and a surprise restorative spa experience. Trauma-informed facilitators lead interactive sessions on self-awareness, regulation, empathy, and relationship management. Each participant receives a custom workbook and branded swag. Ongoing support includes lifetime 10P Community membership, weekly virtual calls, and access to resources. Transportation and childcare stipends remove barriers. The program culminates in a graduation/networking event at the Marriott, connecting mothers to vital resources and peer networks. Evaluation includes pre/post surveys, feedback, and attendance tracking.
Describe how Los Angeles County will be different if your work is successful.
LA will have a robust network of empowered, resilient single mothers, breaking cycles of trauma and modeling emotional literacy for their families. Family stability and community health will improve, with ripple effects across generations. The scalable model will inspire similar programs citywide.
Approximately how many people will be impacted by this project, program, or initiative?
Direct Impact: 300
Indirect Impact: 1,200