be the hero.
change the ending.
In America, 73% of mothers welcome new life without the support of paid parental leave1. For low-income moms like those at the JPII Center, that number climbs even higher.
Forced to choose between bonding with their newborns or paying the rent, this isn’t just a tough decision—it’s a tipping point.
- Three months without income can mean eviction.
- No paycheck means no heat, no groceries, no stability.
- And for pregnant women already on the edge, it can mean homelessness.
In fact, pregnancy among homeless women is shockingly common:
26% are pregnant, six times the national average2
. That’s not a coincidence—it’s a consequence. But YOU can change their stories.
what your gift does
Your support provides up to 12 weeks of financial assistance—a lifeline during unpaid maternity leave. It’s not just about money. It’s about:
- Keeping families housed during the most vulnerable time of their lives
- Giving mothers the dignity to heal and bond without fear
- Preventing newborns from entering the world in crisis
It costs the JPII Center just $2,500 to keep a family stable for three months. That’s less than $30 a day to rewrite a mother’s story.
meet the moms. change their endings.
Be the Hero.
Change the Ending. Give Now.
Footnotes:
1US Dept. of Labor (2023)
2Dones et al. (2024) and Strid et al. (2025)