Our mission at Raise The Nation is to provide economic support to single parent women who want to continue with their education or repay student loans. We believe, through education, single parent women will be able to achieve independence for their families and will be successful in their goal of raising the nation, their children.

The majority of single parent women work full time, while 45.5% work multiple jobs just to meet basic needs. Childcare costs are often 1/3 of a woman's weekly pay and if she has two children the cost nearly doubles. Nearly 38% of single parent woman headed households live at or below the federal poverty level while the national average is 13%. In spite of these difficulties many single parent women return to school while working full time. The greatest hardship for these very determined women is finding the extra money for tuition, books, and childcare. In addition, student loan repayment is difficult, often amounting to the equivalent of a monthly new car or mortgage payment.

The intrinsic value of education cannot be denied. Educated women are not simply better off financially (Single parent women with at least a bachelor’s degree are 5 times less likely to be in poverty). Women who are educated are more conscious locally, globally, socially, and politically. They’re more proactive in problem solving and in engaging in preventative health practices. Women’s self-esteem and purpose is elevated through education. In addition, educated parents inspire education and all of its benefits for their children, our future.

Raise The Nation provides money directly to the Colleges, Universities and student loan providers for the purpose of helping these women complete and pay for their education. We also offer assistance for childcare, books and other basic needs. Scholarships are awarded twice a year and distribution of funds is directly related to our success in fundraising.

Raise The Nation was created by Insanity House Incorporated, advocates for single parent and non-traditional families, and is funded by foundations, individuals, corporate sponsors, pro-bono rent and equipment and media support.

Thank you for supporting Raise The Nation in our efforts to better the lives of American children and the women who raise them. It's important and it is appreciated. Remember, these children are our future. Lets support a foundation of independence through education.