Strengthening families of single mothers
STRONG MOTHERS, STRONG CHILDREN
Giving back through life-changing educational and vocational scholarships to single working mothers
Our founder
Mission Statement
Our founder
Barbara Ellen Grillo née Orlob was a single mother to her only son Christian during a period in which women faced more significant discrimination than today. Women then couldn't even secure credit cards without a husband's authority, yet she was able to found Collins & Associates, a successful human resources company for scientific, engi
Barbara Ellen Grillo née Orlob was a single mother to her only son Christian during a period in which women faced more significant discrimination than today. Women then couldn't even secure credit cards without a husband's authority, yet she was able to found Collins & Associates, a successful human resources company for scientific, engineering and technical positions for aerospace.
She was personally aware how supporting a single mother in her advancement benefits an entire family and can lift a family out of poverty and into self-sufficient freedom.
Our History
Mission Statement
Our founder
Barb's Blessings was formed in 2022 as a private foundation to educate and train single working mothers for better employment opportunities.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
To see that funds are available for single working mothers with dependent children with a desire to pursue an education through a trade school, technical school, or community college to provide a better future for herself and her family.