The Coin Jar was founded in Dallas in 2024 on a simple observation: the money that sits forgotten in a jar on someone’s counter is the same money that would keep another family steady for a month.
To empower single mothers and their children by turning small, everyday contributions into meaningful support and community-driven impact.
To build a sustainable giving ecosystem where individuals and businesses can contribute easily — providing consistent relief, resources and opportunity.
“I remember going to a friend’s house for dinner and spotting a large jar packed with coins. I figured it was just pocket change for them, but for me, it would have made a huge difference.”
Amber was driven by a clear and personal realization: even with support, making ends meet as a single mother can be overwhelming. She had help from her family and a cooperative co-parent, and still faced significant financial strain — which made her think about the many women navigating the same challenges without that safety net.
As she later found stability and success, that perspective stayed with her. It became the foundation for The Coin Jar: practical, compassionate support for mothers who are doing everything they can, and still need a lift to keep moving forward.
“That experience stuck with me, and I promised to help others if I ever got ahead. Fast forward to today, and I’m thrilled to have created The Coin Jar to give back. By pitching in our loose change, together we can make a difference for other single mothers out there.”
Every application is read, and every request for assistance decided, by a volunteer board of women who have lived some version of the month a mother is facing.
Meet our board
“A hand-up, not a hand-out.”
Across the United States, thousands of children are growing up in single-mother households. These homes are filled with strength, resilience and love — but are often strained by limited resources and support.
children in the U.S. live in a single-parent household.
of those households are led by single mothers.
of children in single-mother households are low-income or in poverty.
of single-mother families live below the poverty line — vs. about 5% of two-parent households.
Yet when given stable support and resources, these children perform just as well as their peers.
we have supported with direct financial assistance faced a moment of strain that could have escalated into something far harder to recover from. Each one kept her footing — and the list grows every month.
A monthly gift is the one we can plan around. If you are a mother who needs help, the application takes a few minutes and a person reads every one.
