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CHAT N CHEW
Together in Purpose. Every Gift in Action. Every Life Uplifted.
Who We Are
Chat N Chew (CNC) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that walks alongside single parents as they rebuild their lives after domestic violence and hardship. Founded by someone who’s lived it — and supported by others who understand the struggle — we lead with empathy, not judgment. We don’t offer handouts. We offer encouragement, practical support, and a reminder that they’re not alone. We connect families to resources, but the decision to take the next step is theirs. We stand beside them when they’re ready. For many of us, this isn’t work — it’s personal. We’ve been there too, which is why we show up with understanding, not expectation.
Mission Statement
Chat N Chew exists to empower single parents rebuilding their lives after domestic violence by providing practical support, community connection, and resources that create space for hope and stability.
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Vision Statement
Our vision is to create practical, lasting solutions for single parents and their children starting over. By adding more transitional homes, strengthening our food pantry, and building a supportive community that offers financial education and life coaching, we help families move from surviving to stable. Through connection, guidance, and the right resources, we walk with them toward a future built on dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency — everyone deserves more than just a fresh start — they deserve the chance to thrive.
Thrive
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To rise above survival—embracing hope, rebuilding stability, and stepping confidently into a future filled with purpose.
Thriving means more than just getting by; it’s about empowering families to reclaim their lives, find joy in the everyday, and walk boldly toward lasting independence.
Empowering Steps, Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE U.S.
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Nearly 1 in 2 women (≈47%) and over 2 in 5 men (≈40%) experience intimate partner violence—physical, sexual, or stalking—at some point in their lives (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
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Over 16 million people—about 32 individuals each minute—are affected annually by intimate partner violence (canadianwomen.org).
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Roughly 24% of women and 13.8% of men have faced severe physical violence by an intimate partner (breakthecycle.org).
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Approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).
​​2023–2024 Single-Parent Poverty (U.S.)
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According to the National Women’s Law Center, the poverty rate for families led by single mothers increased to 29% in 2023, up from 27% in 2022. This rise impacts over 2.7 million families (americanprogress.org).
🌟 Why This Matters
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Nearly 3 in 10 single-mother households live in poverty—a significantly higher rate than married-couple families.
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The increase is partly due to the expiration of pandemic-era support programs and policy decisions that disproportionately affect low-income families.
​​​While precise figures on single parents in poverty due to domestic violence are difficult to obtain, the high poverty rate among single mothers (around 29% in 2023) coupled with the widespread prevalence of domestic violence (affecting millions annually) strongly indicates a significant overlap. Domestic violence is a key factor that can lead to financial instability and poverty for single parents.