Arise Single Moms exists to empower and encourage single mothers, helping them thrive in every area of life.

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping single mothers navigate life.

Arise Single Moms is a 501(c)3 global nonprofit organization. In 2002, Pam Kanaly and Shelley Pulliam co-founded Arise with a mission to come alongside a single mom’s journey. For over twenty years Arise has supported and inspired single-parent homes to flourish through their events, online resources, and leadership development training. Arise Single Moms serves as one of America’s leading advocates for single mothers raising children alone. Arise is on the cutting edge of making a difference in the lives of our next generation.

Arise Single Moms is a grassroots effort that has reached ½ million single moms in 140 countries and all 50 states; 10,000 moms each year in Oklahoma.

Our Impact

140 Countries

Arise Single Moms online presence has been viewed by single moms in every state in the U.S. and over 140 countries.

500,000 Moms

Almost a half million single moms have accessed our online resources.

50,000+ Podcast Downloads

Thousands of single moms finding hope through our podcast.

Recognition & Honors

  • Winner of 2024 Impact Oklahoma Grant

  • In 2023 the Edmond Chamber of Commerce name Arise Single Moms their Non-Profit of the Year

  • Honored by Hobby Lobby and the Oklahoma National Christian Foundation as one of the 12 recipients for the 2018 Passion Awards

  • Invited to Washington, DC, to speak to select members of Congress concerning the need to come alongside single mothers

  • Chosen by The Journal Record as one of the top ten organizations making a difference in Oklahoma

  • Certified by the Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability

  • Highlighted in Guideposts magazine and the New York Times for our support of single mothers