United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania serves Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette & Southern Armstrong Counties GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. MAKE AN IMPACT. Mothers Making More Leadership that knows hardworking mothers are a great investment. Mothers Making More (M3) helps working, single mothers in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties to go back to school, advance their careers in a targeted area and lays the groundwork for a brighter, better tomorrow. Helping Financially Struggling Families MEASURABLE IMPACT M3 not only helps working moms kick-start their education, it continues to offer guidance throughout their education and career journeys. • Addresses disproportionate levels of poverty among female heads of households in the region • Working mothers who maintain employment and pursue a degree that is part of a growing career field receive: • Access to supports, including childcare services, counseling, technology, mileage reimbursement, networking, and more • Counseling for any domestic or sexual violence issues • Hands-on support from the M3 staff and fellow M3 moms • Career education, training and skill-building opportunities (resume writing, mock interviews, etc.) • Access and connections to job leads, hiring managers and human resource professionals from local employers • Employers are encouraged to participate by providing female employees heading households opportunities to advance their education in targeted careers at little or no cost • The program continues to expand, growing to include more services, discounts and scholarships women have taken part in some aspect of M3 120 + more women are currently enrolled, preparing for careers in growing fields 30 graduates have gotten jobs in their field, many doubling their salary 18