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Cancer. We all hear about it. We all know, or will are still 100 percent.” Bill payments are made through The know, someone who has received the news that Singletons office, directly to the service provider. they have cancer. Yet life does not stop after a cancer diagnosis. In fact, it often feels more like a SINGLETON KITCHEN whirlwind - a bumpy, bit complicated, and overwhelming This program is designed to provide 4-6 freshly made tornado of activity. For single parents who are the main meals to the families. Each month volunteers meet at providers for their children, it becomes all these things Dream Dinners, where they assemble dinner entrees with and more. Bills still need to be paid, dinner still needs the same ingredients you use in your own kitchen. Volunto be made, the family household still needs supplies, teers follow well marked recipes, and create delicious meals and children still deserve a childhood. This is where with Dream Dinners’ utensils, kitchen tools and packaging. The Singletons organization steps in and offers not only (All meals are purchased by The Singletons; Dream Dinpractical support, but a reason for single parents with ners kindly donates some of the side dishes). Meals include cancer to exhale and feel a little relief. easy-to-cook instructions and are stored in The Singletons Named in memory of Michelle Singleton, a single mother diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32, the organization BARE NECESSITIES took root 13 years ago and continues to grow. Her friends Our Bare Necessities program provides families with a circled around the family and began offering assistance supply of the most-needed household items that are comwhere it was needed most. Sadly, Michelle passed away monly used in the home daily, such as: toothpaste, laundry 15 months after her diagnosis. But during that time, her detergent; paper towels; toilet paper; etc. This can add up! circle of friends realized the value and importance of their Would it surprise you to know that government assistance helping hands. In honor of Michelle, they began Single- programs such as SNAP cover none of the items provided ton Moms, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The program through the Bare Necessities program? Bare Necessity expanded its reach over time, to include single dads, as collection drives allow us to help the families keep their well as children with cancer, living in a single parent home running smoothly while simultaneously bringing household. In 2017 they officially changed their name to relief to the family’s monthly budget. The Singletons.

Program services focus on the day-to-day needs of the en- Fun is not a luxury, it is a necessity! When a single parent tire family as they face the effects of a cancer crisis. These is facing a cancer diagnosis, the mood around the house are thoughtfully developed, based on the most needed can become glum. This is where our Singleton Kids requests from our families. We provide the parents with a program comes in and boosts family moral. This prolittle peace of mind and the opportunity to spend meaning- gram offers various family events, holiday fun days, and ful time with their children. What little energy cancer has Singleton Santas. “Memory-Maker Moments” are often left them with, can be poured back into healing and well- a well-needed respite, and also a special opportunity for ness. Singleton families complete an easy in-take process, parents and siblings of a child with cancer. We are always and provide a confirmation of medical care. Our goal is to grateful for groups who want to create special activities take care of today’s needs and provide hope for tomorrow, for our families to enjoy. assuring these brave single parents, and their children, that freezers for monthly distribution to the families.

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they are not alone. The Singletons, like every non-profit organization, relies on funding from grants and foundational giving, as well Below are the types of support The Singletons offers. as many generous private donors. Fundraising efforts are a continuous part of our activity. We passionately believe SINGLETON POCKETS that the more we can help a single parent family reduce Bills, bills, bills...any person with a serious illness knows their stress and worry, the more they can focus on what the real financial hardship it creates. Singleton Pockets al- they need to get well. On February 23, 2019 The Singlelocates a small stipend per month to be applied directly to- tons will host “The Singletons Swing into Spring Social” ward a household bill such as rent/mortgage, utility (water, a wonderful event chaired by Anna Boxberger of the Diaelectric, etc). If the disease progresses (whether their own mondback Wives organization. It is a unique opportunity or their child’s), their ability to work is forced to change to gather at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, meet some and household income decreases; however, bills do not pro-athletes, enjoy live music, great food, and support a disappear. As quoted by one program participant, “Dis- much-deserved, but under-recognized group of families ability may give me 60 percent of my income, but my bills who need our help.

For more information visit www.TheSingletonsAZ.org or call 480-818-5285.