Do You Think I Could Get Funding for Something like This? Where to Start?!

probably the best thing to do is to think about where you where looking when you got the inspiration to do this in the first place.if you try to get government funding, you are also going to get government regulations and social workers
and at that would be like inviting a pack of hyenas to a giraffe picnic. think about doing a mental health day for group of single mothers, rather than one at a time and brainstorm a little and go from there
K. h.

The world needs people like you. I am not sure how you could get funding but our town has a battered women shelter that was started by someone just like you. I hope you are able to do it. Good luck and God bless

What a great thing to do. Meet with score, they are free retired business people in your community that can help you with a business plan, maybe point you on how to get aid. Maybe a church can give you space? I would start w/score or a local community college business dept. You could also ask for donations from friends while your setting up a legit business. Good luck!

I feel the same way as you! There are so many ways to help for this specific calling. First I would suggest you do volunteer work at a woman & children's shelters, or crisis counseling, teen pregnancy centers etc. Get some knowledge under your belt and work your way up to get a full understanding on how the operation runs.

Also if you can do some mentoring for woman, like your friend, maybe one woman at a time so you can put all your support into one person at a time, that sometimes can be a better pay off than trying to help lots of woman all at once. In other words giving your undivided attention sometimes has a better ratio of working.

Keep up the good work!

Start with your own circle of friends and ask them to carry the word to their communities and churches, but you must be sure you account for every penny properly. You don't want to start as a charity and end looking like a fraud so keep your books in good order.

If you are looking for taxpayer funding I would not hold my breath. Also, look at other charities with similar functions and see if you can piggyback on their efforts. Good luck.

You'd need an Attorney... and you could set it up as a "foundation" non-profit etc.
But the details/laws/set up needs legal advisement.
Then once you know that, and if you really want to do it, as the other poster said, try volunteering in a shelter etc. to get a real understanding of the cause.
Don't just put your money into it, without knowing the full breadth of it.
A sponsor, will not fund something like this, without a full business plan and set up.

try looking online doing a search on it.

Wow thats great and i thank you for what you are doing for woman all over. Start by calling your nearest social service office and explain what your trying to do. Good luck...and again thank you

I love your vision, and your willingness to help a demographic that tends to be judged harshly by so many comfortable Americans.

Sort through the information at http://www.grants.gov/ to see whether you qualify for funding. Grant money is available to women, minorities, and those trying to better the world. It sounds like you fit into two of those categories.

My best to you. I was once a struggling, single mom. I got help over the years from a few organizations and individuals – helped me so much, and I was eventually able to fight my way out of poverty. This experience has made it important for me to help others wherever I can.

Awesome! I would suggest that you contact your county assistance office. They may be able to point you in the right direction. If not there, contact your local congressperson.

You sound like an awesome person and your friends are very lucky to have someone like you around. I agree with one of the other posts about non-profit. I used to work for a non-profit that subsidized childcare for low income families and there is a lot involved in getting something like that started. You will need donors, business plans-including legal advisment, and the criteria for you area in starting a non-profit. Check out some non-profits in your area and talk to the people who work there, and even the people who started it if available. They will be your greatest resource and give you all the advantages, disadvantages, and where to start. Good luck, we need more people like you in this world!

There's definitely a need for this! I would start doing it, set up a business account and either incorporate or do a D.B.A. then you might be able to apply for grants etc. I think you could meet with a business attorney at this point for guidance.

That sounds like a wonderful idea! :)

My first thought (& I know nothing about these things!!) is to look into non-profit organization type stuff. Perhaps so you could accept donations as a non-profit org? Business & individuals could donate food, clothes, etc to help out these women & their children.