Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ONE MOM Discount?
Single moms sign up for $12 a year at www.singlemothersdiscountcard.com. Like a senior citizen discount, or a student discount, this discount was developed to support a subpopulation of society that is not at the height of its economic earning potential. The ONE MOM Discount Card (OMCard) is also like the AAA card, because it gives members discounts at participating businesses. It's a win-win economic proposition for everyone, because single moms who join receive discounts offered by participating businesses and participating businesses profit by drawing in more new and repeat business.
Why are single mothers in need and deserving of a discount?
According to 2019 U.S. Census Bureau, 80 percent of single-parent families are headed by single mothers. The United States has the highest percentage of single family homes in the world. Single mothers (and those that are close to them) know too well the disadvantages that they and their children are at risk for. But others are not as aware. In educating people about the injustices of the current legal system and the financial inequities inherent in being a woman, we hope to, slowly but surely, make a difference at the policy level. As we know, women currently earn approximately 18% less than men in America and women of color earn even less. In addition, in a divorce, women bear a disproportionate financial burden. Because of statistics like these and more, we created the OMCard in order to help level the economic playing field for single mother families, one purchase at a time.
I am a single mother and would like to join.
Thank you for your interest. An annual membership is $12 a year. If you use your card regularly, you will save much more than that. Join here and get your ONE MOM Discount Card.
I have a business and would like to accept the ONE MOM Discount Card.
Great. Join our growing network of participating business by becoming an ONE MOM Business Member here. Business Members can receive downloadable signs to post in the window of your business, by the cash register, and/or on your web site and social media feeds to let people know you offer the discount. In addition, for only $12 a year, we will advertise your business on our ONE MOM Business Partners page and you can buy targeted ads on www.onemommag.com, our associated online magazine.
What discount do businesses offer?
We leave that up to the business to decide and/or for the mom and business owner to decide together. (If you're looking for a number, you could try 18% because that represents the earning gap that women currently experience in the U.S.)
I, or people I know, think this is a great idea and want to lend our financial support. What should we do?
Business Partner members can advertise on our online magazine, www.onemommag.com, which will give us revenue and them business they wouldn’t normally get from the large demographic of single moms. Individuals who want to support the work we do for and with single moms can make donations here via PayPal or Venmo.
How do I use the card?
This is a grassroots movement, so it is likely that you are the first person you know that has heard of the card. Hence, you will need to educate people. When buying a good or service, ask the seller if they take the ONE MOM Discount Card and show them your digital card. We've found that most people will give single mothers a discount on goods and services for themselves and their children because most people know a single mother or were raised by one. Some business owners you come across are single moms themselves. If they say yes, you will get a discount. If not, you’ve lost nothing and have planted a seed and started a conversation that needs to be happening.
I am not a single mother, but I like this idea. How can I lend support?
Thank you. You can help in the following ways:
1. Donate. All donations will be used to further the mission of ONE MOM. Our goal is to make the ONE MOM discount for single mothers as common as the student or senior discount.
3. Let people know about ONE MOM. As more single moms and allies join together, the more businesses will be attracted to give discounts and the more single moms can use the power of the collective to advocate for change and reduce stigma.
How can I prove that I am a single mother?
You can’t and that's okay. Vendors will have to accept your card (and your word) following an honor system. Having your child(ren) with you may prove useful, though.
What if a vendor says no?
No problem. There’s no harm in trying to save money in this way. And, if nothing else, you've planted a seed and you’ve used your voice to let someone know that single mothers are an underserved population.
What kind of services or goods can I get discounted?
We invite any businesses that cater to children and mothers to participate with the OMCard. Try the card when you travel, buy groceries, clothing, services, and activities for your child or yourself.
I am a single mother, but receive child support and/or my child(ren)’s father is involved in their lives. It is still okay to use the card?
Yes, for the reasons stated above. As a woman and a single mother, you are more likely to earn less, pay more, and to give more of your time. While this is certainly not true in every case, it is statistically true for most. You will also be promoting the cause for other single mothers who don't have the support you do.
My child/children are grown up; should I still use the card?
Yes! Single mothers often still help their children out financially even after they are 18. In addition, you likely experienced financial inequities while your kids were small, so you can still benefit from OMCard discounts.
I didn’t know that this was bigger than me. Where can I find more resources for single moms?
Please take a look at our online magazine, www.onemommag.com. If you know someone who'd like to submit work for the magazine or take out an ad, let us know.
I am a single father in the same position as the women you discuss. Can I use the card?
While the population of single dads is smaller than single mothers and our mission is focused on the specific needs of women, who have different financial issues than men in general, we do have a Single Fathers Discount Card! If you have primary custody of your child(ren) and are in need, you can sign up for the adapted OMCard and tell vendors that you are a single father. This can get you needed discounts and help to educate the public about the fact that there are many single custodial fathers in need of support too.
Can aunts, grandmothers, adoptive, and foster moms use the card?
Though the intent of the OMCard is to assist single moms, we recognize that there are many people who are raising children alone, basically acting as single moms, who would benefit from the discount. As with single fathers, you can sign up for an OMCard to get discounts and to help educate the public about why you need the support as well.
Can the OMCard be used in any country?
Yes, the card can be used wherever businesses will participate. We currently have members in most U.S. states and 14 countries.
Single moms sign up for $12 a year at www.singlemothersdiscountcard.com. Like a senior citizen discount, or a student discount, this discount was developed to support a subpopulation of society that is not at the height of its economic earning potential. The ONE MOM Discount Card (OMCard) is also like the AAA card, because it gives members discounts at participating businesses. It's a win-win economic proposition for everyone, because single moms who join receive discounts offered by participating businesses and participating businesses profit by drawing in more new and repeat business.
Why are single mothers in need and deserving of a discount?
According to 2019 U.S. Census Bureau, 80 percent of single-parent families are headed by single mothers. The United States has the highest percentage of single family homes in the world. Single mothers (and those that are close to them) know too well the disadvantages that they and their children are at risk for. But others are not as aware. In educating people about the injustices of the current legal system and the financial inequities inherent in being a woman, we hope to, slowly but surely, make a difference at the policy level. As we know, women currently earn approximately 18% less than men in America and women of color earn even less. In addition, in a divorce, women bear a disproportionate financial burden. Because of statistics like these and more, we created the OMCard in order to help level the economic playing field for single mother families, one purchase at a time.
I am a single mother and would like to join.
Thank you for your interest. An annual membership is $12 a year. If you use your card regularly, you will save much more than that. Join here and get your ONE MOM Discount Card.
I have a business and would like to accept the ONE MOM Discount Card.
Great. Join our growing network of participating business by becoming an ONE MOM Business Member here. Business Members can receive downloadable signs to post in the window of your business, by the cash register, and/or on your web site and social media feeds to let people know you offer the discount. In addition, for only $12 a year, we will advertise your business on our ONE MOM Business Partners page and you can buy targeted ads on www.onemommag.com, our associated online magazine.
What discount do businesses offer?
We leave that up to the business to decide and/or for the mom and business owner to decide together. (If you're looking for a number, you could try 18% because that represents the earning gap that women currently experience in the U.S.)
I, or people I know, think this is a great idea and want to lend our financial support. What should we do?
Business Partner members can advertise on our online magazine, www.onemommag.com, which will give us revenue and them business they wouldn’t normally get from the large demographic of single moms. Individuals who want to support the work we do for and with single moms can make donations here via PayPal or Venmo.
How do I use the card?
This is a grassroots movement, so it is likely that you are the first person you know that has heard of the card. Hence, you will need to educate people. When buying a good or service, ask the seller if they take the ONE MOM Discount Card and show them your digital card. We've found that most people will give single mothers a discount on goods and services for themselves and their children because most people know a single mother or were raised by one. Some business owners you come across are single moms themselves. If they say yes, you will get a discount. If not, you’ve lost nothing and have planted a seed and started a conversation that needs to be happening.
I am not a single mother, but I like this idea. How can I lend support?
Thank you. You can help in the following ways:
1. Donate. All donations will be used to further the mission of ONE MOM. Our goal is to make the ONE MOM discount for single mothers as common as the student or senior discount.
3. Let people know about ONE MOM. As more single moms and allies join together, the more businesses will be attracted to give discounts and the more single moms can use the power of the collective to advocate for change and reduce stigma.
How can I prove that I am a single mother?
You can’t and that's okay. Vendors will have to accept your card (and your word) following an honor system. Having your child(ren) with you may prove useful, though.
What if a vendor says no?
No problem. There’s no harm in trying to save money in this way. And, if nothing else, you've planted a seed and you’ve used your voice to let someone know that single mothers are an underserved population.
What kind of services or goods can I get discounted?
We invite any businesses that cater to children and mothers to participate with the OMCard. Try the card when you travel, buy groceries, clothing, services, and activities for your child or yourself.
I am a single mother, but receive child support and/or my child(ren)’s father is involved in their lives. It is still okay to use the card?
Yes, for the reasons stated above. As a woman and a single mother, you are more likely to earn less, pay more, and to give more of your time. While this is certainly not true in every case, it is statistically true for most. You will also be promoting the cause for other single mothers who don't have the support you do.
My child/children are grown up; should I still use the card?
Yes! Single mothers often still help their children out financially even after they are 18. In addition, you likely experienced financial inequities while your kids were small, so you can still benefit from OMCard discounts.
I didn’t know that this was bigger than me. Where can I find more resources for single moms?
Please take a look at our online magazine, www.onemommag.com. If you know someone who'd like to submit work for the magazine or take out an ad, let us know.
I am a single father in the same position as the women you discuss. Can I use the card?
While the population of single dads is smaller than single mothers and our mission is focused on the specific needs of women, who have different financial issues than men in general, we do have a Single Fathers Discount Card! If you have primary custody of your child(ren) and are in need, you can sign up for the adapted OMCard and tell vendors that you are a single father. This can get you needed discounts and help to educate the public about the fact that there are many single custodial fathers in need of support too.
Can aunts, grandmothers, adoptive, and foster moms use the card?
Though the intent of the OMCard is to assist single moms, we recognize that there are many people who are raising children alone, basically acting as single moms, who would benefit from the discount. As with single fathers, you can sign up for an OMCard to get discounts and to help educate the public about why you need the support as well.
Can the OMCard be used in any country?
Yes, the card can be used wherever businesses will participate. We currently have members in most U.S. states and 14 countries.