Broken Promises™ Seeks Input From Single Parents at Public Forum

WESTPORT, Conn. - May 22, 2015 - PRLog -- Broken Promises™ Foundation, a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping the children of single family households with financial and educational support resources, is holding a public forum for single parents at Steam Coffee Bar located on the northbound side of the Westport train station, Westport, Connecticut on Sunday, June 7, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to engage attendees in a lively discussion about single parent families, the challenges they face and the support that is available through Broken Promises. The event is free and open to the public. Dress code is “dress casual” as the event will be filmed for press and Internet use.

“We are interested in hearing single parents’ thoughts on the benefit plans and support resources we intend to offer through Broken Promises,” said Richard Spangenberg, Executive Director of the Foundation. “ Our plans include providing financial aid, educational tutoring, parental education, and scholarships to help children in single-parent households succeed in life.

Please note that Individuals interested in attending should register at the broken-promises.org website and click on the event selection in the top menu.  Coffee will be provided.

In making this announcement, Spangenberg explained that Broken Promises grew out of a film project that focused on the hardships children of single-parent families experience.

“I became aware of the heartbreak experienced by single-parent families and the financial crisis caused by non-payment of child support and several other reasons while developing a short documentary film. It tore at my heart and I decided the problem deserved some form of an organization that could focus public attention on the issue and accomplish something… making a difference in these individuals’ lives. I realized that by offering financial support, scholarships and a resource center focused on the needs of the children, Broken Promises could be a significant force for good.”

The mission of the Broken Promises Foundation is to save the children of struggling single-parent families by providing educational opportunities, financial support and raise national awareness of the challenges they face to effect positive change – ultimately for millions of affected families – men, women, and children.

The statistics are staggering. According to U.S. Census Bureau, out of about 12 million single parent families in 2014, more than 80% were headed by single mothers. Today 1 in 4 children under the age of 18 — a total of about 17.4 million — are being raised without a father and nearly half (45%) live below the poverty line. For those living with father only, about 21% live in poverty. In contrast, among children living with both parents, only 13% are counted as poor.

“This is an issue that needs to be addressed now as it affects each and every one of us. In today’s economic environment, these children become all of our children. We must all help to save them,” said Spangenberg. “We are looking forward to initiating change and we need the help of the public to do it effectively.”

For more information, visit www.broken-promises.org or contact Cindy Clarke at cindy.clarke@broken-promises.org (mailto:cindi.clark@broken-promises.org) or call 203.613.9163. Media inquiries and photos available upon request.