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Welcome to SHEPHERD’S VILLAGE UNIVERSITY! This is a faith-based learning center focused on equipping and strengthening today’s single mother in the overwhelming challenge of raising her family in a one-parent household and a rapidly changing culture. We are here to share the journey of today’s single mother through our unique features in four focused learning tracks – ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, HEALTHY PARENTING, FINANCIAL FREEDOM, and SPIRITUAL WISDOM. Click on the category below that interests you. New content is being added regularly.

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Dear Mom, School is Starting Soon. Are You Ready?

Jul 29, 2019 | Healthy Parenting

Dear Single Mom, Even though you have spent most of your summer trying to keep what remains of your sanity, you may be dreading the thought that the back-to-school season is just around the corner. As a single mom, it’s hard to shift schedules, meet the upcoming...

Summer Self-Care for Single Moms

Jun 6, 2019 | Essential Life Skills

Hey, awesome mom! We know you may not feel awesome right now, but rest assured—YOU ARE! We want to remind you that you are an incredible woman who is worthy of goodness, kindness, joy, and love. As we considered the summer months and what single moms are facing, we...

Free Classes Written for Single Moms

Jun 4, 2019 | SV University

Hey There, Strong Mama! That's right, we're talking to YOU! We know motherhood is the most rewarding job, but it’s also exhausting. You’re shouldering all the responsibility of the finances and the weight of parenting, trying to hold everything together. No matter how...

Dear Single Mom on Mother’s Day

May 1, 2019 | Healthy Parenting

#dearmom I remember my first Mother’s Day as a single mom. I didn’t expect it to be the way that it was or to be filled with the emotions that hit me that day. I mean, it’s Mother’s Day, and I’m a mom. That didn’t change just because I didn’t have a husband. Or did...

Dear Single Mom, Summer is Coming

Apr 28, 2019 | Healthy Parenting

#DearMom While kids, teachers, and many parents are excited that summer is right around the corner, summertime can be one of the hardest seasons for single moms. You’re probably already thinking about it because now is the time to start planning. We want to help...

Dear Single Mom at Easter

Apr 1, 2019 | Healthy Parenting, Spiritual Wisdom

#DearMom Are you ready for Easter bunnies, egg hunts, special Easter clothes, and the official start of spring? It feels like we just celebrated Christmas, but here we are--Easter is right around the corner. Whether you’ve been a single mom for a short time or what...