Scents make a Difference in the Lives of Single Mothers

By Tina Francis

Let’s help single mothers living in public housing with good smelling lotions (like Jergens), soap (like Dove), bath gels (like Bed, Bath and Beyond),etc. Please, all name-brands. The mothers are always getting hand-me-downs, generics, and off-brands; I want then to know that the congregation at Grace Church think that they are special.

I was once a single mother in the projects, and we didn’t experience anything like aroma therapy! We smelled a lot of diapers, adolescent body odors, not to mention those horrendous gym shoes. Single moms stretch whatever they have just to make ends meet. And it usually doesn’t. They sacrifice a lot, unrewarded in the projects. Their boys can eat a whole box of cereal in a day! I understand their struggle.

Mothers don’t ever think about themselves, but I do. And I want them to have a good-smelling product that is just for themselves. Something as small as a brand-new bottle of sweet scented moisturizing lotion is a luxury that can make such a difference in a woman’s attitude and outlook on life.

If you can, please bring any of the above products to Grace Presbyterian Church, 1659 Rosewood Ave, in Lakewood, any Sunday in September between 10am-12pm. Parking lot entrance off Orchard Grove/Madison.

The single mothers will be happy to have a new, feminine articles just for them.

Thank you for your kindness, Tina Francis