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A Heartfelt Farewell for a Lifetime of Service

Director of Spiritual Formation Ellen Kogstad is Retiring More than 45 years ago, when Ellen Kogstad saw young moms with babies who did not have a place to live in her Humboldt Park neighborhood, she was disturbed. How can a young person, let alone one who is caring for a baby, start off adulthood and […]

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    Every Dream Deserves a Chance

    We all have dreams – but not everyone believes they have what it takes to achieve them. And for young moms feeling alone and stifled by poverty and housing instability, their dreams can feel out of reach.  At New Moms, our dream is to uplift these young women – to help them recognize their incredible […]

    Building Financial Confidence

    For New Moms Financial Coach Nia, tax season is more than just paperwork—it’s a chance to connect with young moms about th…

    Thank You for Supporting Operation Santa 2024!

    A Heartfelt Thank You for Another Incredible Year of Operation Santa! Since 2020, our holiday celebrations at New Moms hav…

    Glimmer of Hope

    She was in the final months of her first pregnancy with little support from her family. She questioned the quality of life…

    New Moms named one of Crain’s 2024 Best Places to Work in Chicago

    “As a leader at New Moms, I want it to be a place where folks are able to accomplish their best work and enjoy their workplace.” -Laura Zumdahl, New Moms CEO

    Register for New Moms’ Golf Outing!

    Join us for a special golf outing to benefit New Moms! The New Moms Golf Outing on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 will welc…

    Defining Purpose 

    From a baby’s first words to their first steps ­­­─ a parent is their child’s first and best teacher. When Dilley realized…

    Letter From the President: A Reflection of 10 Years

    Dear Friends, I recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary serving as the President and CEO at New Moms. As I reflect on a…
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