Vital Villages OR’s mission is to eradicate cycles of harm by prioritizing secure attachments, decreasing stress levels, judgements, and expectations for single parents, their children, and their communities.
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Vital Villages OR prioritizes secure attachments, strengthening protective factors, removing barriers, decreasing stress levels, expectations, and daily mundane responsibilities placed on single parents.
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Vital Villages OR strives to meet people right where they are with embodied empathy, be attuned to their needs, and provide a safe space for resting, accepting, sharing, growing, and healing.
connect. empower. transform
Vital Villages OR is committed to creating a positive and lifelong lasting impact on the lives of each family, cultivating unity in the community, and life-long relationships.
a village!
Our Goals
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Break Cycles of Harm: Interrupt and break free from patterns of abuse, trauma, and neglect that perpetuate harm, acknowledging that every individual has the right to live a life free from harm.
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Empower Single Parents: Provide resources, education, job training, and mentorship to support single parents in their journey towards economic stability, personal growth, and self-empowerment.
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Normalize the Experience of Single Parenting: Destigmatize single parenting by acknowledging its challenges and promoting understanding, empathy, and compassion within our community.
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Build a Community of Support: Foster a sense of belonging among single parents, their children, and other caregivers through community events, support groups, and volunteer opportunities.
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Advocate for Change: Advocate for policy changes and systemic reforms that benefit single parents and their children, ensuring they have equal access to resources and opportunities.
Our Values
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Compassion: We believe that every individual deserves compassion, empathy, and understanding.
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Empowerment: We empower single parents to take control of their lives and make informed decisions about their futures.
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Community: We believe that community is essential in breaking cycles of harm and building resilience.
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Advocacy: We advocate for policy changes and systemic reforms that benefit single parents and their children.
Meet our TEAM
Connection is the Heart of the Vital Villages
Connection is crucial for the well-being and success of single parents and their children. Building strong connections within the community provides single parents with a support system that can help them navigate challenges, access resources, and feel less isolated.
By connecting with other parents facing similar circumstances, single parents can feel understood, validated, and less alone in their journey.
Strong connections within the community can help single parents access important resources and services that they may need to support themselves and their children.
Connection is essential for single parents and their children because it provides a sense of belonging, support, and collaboration that can lead to improved outcomes and well-being for families. Through strong connections, single parents can build resilience, empowerment, and a sense of community that can help them thrive despite the challenges they may face.
surviving to thriving
TOGETHER, WE TRANSFORM
Vital Villages OR transforms the lives of single parents and their children by providing holistic support, empowering them with resources and skills, building a supportive community, and advocating for systemic change.​​​
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Our systems need to be more flexible to accommodate single parents because they often face unique challenges and responsibilities that can make it difficult for them to fully participate in traditional structures. Single parents are often juggling work, caregiving responsibilities, and household duties without the support of a partner, which can be overwhelming and leave them with limited time and resources.
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By creating more flexible systems, such as offering alternative work schedules, affordable childcare options, and access to resources like mentoring programs, we can better support single parents in balancing their multiple roles and responsibilities. This not only benefits single parents and their children by reducing stress and improving overall well-being, but it also contributes to a more inclusive and supportive society.
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Furthermore, by recognizing and accommodating the needs of single parents, we can help break down barriers to their full participation in the workforce and society, ultimately leading to greater diversity, equity, and social mobility for all members of our community. Flexibility in our systems is essential to ensuring that single parents have the opportunities and support they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
EMPOWERING FAMILIES
Vital Villages OR empowers single parents and their children in several ways. Vital Village offers a range of comprehensive, wrap-around support services, including monitoring, housing support, help with daily responsibilities, provide a secure relationship, childcare assistance, and more. By addressing a variety of needs, the organization helps single parents and their children overcome obstacles and build a foundation for success.
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Vital Villages connects single parents to resources and services in their community, such as job training programs, education opportunities, and support groups. By providing access to these resources, the organization empowers single parents to improve their financial stability, build skills, and create a better future for themselves and their children.
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Vital Villages encourages single parents to advocate for themselves and their children, whether it’s navigating the education system, access healthcare services, or advocating for policy changes that support families. By empowering parents to advocate for their needs, the organization helps them become strong advocates for themselves and their children.
