Our Mission

To mentor and prepare mothers of school-age children to achieve a college education and inspire them to be role models of academic, personal, and professional success for their children

Our Accomplishments

Since 2006, we’ve helped remarkable mothers in the Charlotte region earn college degrees. Their children are inspired to follow their moms’ example and work harder in school. We are also proud to influence economic and social mobility in our community by helping to educate one mother at a time.

• ANSWER has funded 242 college scholarships to 141 local moms since our founding in 2006.
• ANSWER’s graduation rate is consistently above 80%, nearly double the national graduation rate for non-traditional students.
• Our scholars have graduated from UNC Charlotte, Winthrop University,  Johnson C. Smith University, and many other colleges and universities.  Some scholars have gone on to earn master’s degrees.  All are prepared to develop careers in the fields of their choice.

Our Commitment to Diversity

ANSWER Scholarship actively seeks diversity in our scholarship recipients, volunteers, board, donors, and staff. We intentionally engage people with diverse backgrounds and different points of view among our leadership. The varied perspectives enrich our services and enhance our connection to the community.