BUFFALO, NY — The Bridge Project is coming to Buffalo to help expecting mothers receive financial assistance to ensure the moms in need can make ends meet.
The New York City-based organization will select 50 mothers who are at least 18 years old, 23 weeks pregnant or less with their first child, who have an annual household income under $52,000 and will provide them with $1,000 a month, for three years.
Local organizations who help mothers in need say this is a massive moment.
"This will help in such a dignified way. Giving the cash to them so they can do what they need to do in their household will give such an amazing resource available in our community. I'm very excited about it," said Zayia Hill, founder of Every Bottom Covered.
Another organization, WNY Women's Foundation, is hopeful to collaborate with the organization to bring the women diapers and wipes.
"To give them a chance to stabilize to go through education, to go through training, to take care of their children and meet basic needs in a way that isn't a traumatic event every day to try to figure out a way to pay the bills or to feed your children," said Sheri Scavone, WNY Women's Foundation.
The organizations are hopeful this is just the first round of women selected and that the future holds more opportunities for expecting mothers.
"There are so many more families in need, so I hope the response is well received here so that number can be duplicated or multiplied," said Hill.
You can apply here at 9 a.m. on Friday.
