Help Young Mothers Build the Futures They Imagine.
Young motherhood can change the path. It shouldn't erase the future.
The EMBER Project helps young mothers continue building the lives they imagined through mentorship, education and career support, community resources, and a sisterhood that believes in what comes next.
Your support helps make that possible.
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EMBER founder Susan Sutton with her daughter in her high school senior portrait.
Becoming a Mother Shouldn't Mean Being Counted Out
Young motherhood shouldn’t put education, career goals, or community out of reach.
The EMBER Project connects young mothers with encouragement, practical resources, and support for what comes next.
Your Support Helps Keep Opportunity Within Reach
Every gift helps The EMBER Project create a community where young mothers can move forward with confidence.
One-on-One Mentorship
Young mothers are connected with guidance, encouragement, and support as they navigate personal, educational, and professional goals.
Community & Sisterhood
Through programs, events, workshops, and shared experiences, young mothers build connections with people who believe in their potential.
Education & Career Development
EMBER helps participants connect with educational resources, scholarships, job-readiness opportunities, workshops, and professional development.
Childcare Support
The EMBER Childcare FUEL Fund provides targeted support to help remove childcare barriers during critical periods of school, employment, and transition.
Your gift backs her goals with practical resources, encouragement, and people in her corner.
Her Story Is Why EMBER Exists
Susan Sutton became a mother while she was still in high school. She went on to graduate with straight A’s and become the first person in her family to attend college.
Her experience inspired The EMBER Project: a community where young mothers can find encouragement, practical resources, and support for their educational and professional goals.
Your support helps make that community possible.
Help Keep Opportunity Within Reach
Your gift supports The EMBER Project’s work connecting young mothers with mentorship, educational and career resources, and community.
Make a one-time gift or choose monthly giving to provide ongoing support.
The EMBER Project
The EMBER Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
EIN: 33-2114295
Questions about giving?
susan@theemberproject.org