Sometimes the best inspirations can be found within the stories of women who have been there, much like Pam Denicke. She became a single mom after divorcing and now she is the education program manager for Single Mom Foundation. If you are determined enough, you’ll be able to do anything - including start a business!
After 17 years of marriage, Pam Denicke found herself divorced and supporting two children.
She had a high school diploma and no marketable skills.
“It was one of the most scary times of my life,” said Denicke of Salt Lake City.
Sixteen years later, Denicke is in the MBA program at Westminster College.
She is also the education program manager for the Single Mom Foundation, which has developed a Web site, www.singlemomfoundation.org, offering single moms advice on choosing a career, selecting a school and paying for college.
“Education opens doors. It levels the playing field,” Denicke said. “Education is a great equalizer.”
Partnering with Synergy, a soon-to-be-launched free magazine for single moms, foundation officials and community leaders gathered Saturday in Sugarhouse Park to raise awareness of the issues single moms face.
“Many women are struggling,” said Dotti Durtschi, founder of Synergy. Synergy, slated to debut in November, will be organizing monthly events and a conference this summer for single moms, as well as serving as a resource guide. For more information, go to www.synergyinutah.com.
Logo from Single Mom Foundation.
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