A nonprofit headed to Houston is working to turn that statement into a reality.
The Current Project connects mothers to resources that help them achieve economic stability.
These moms, specifically, are called "middler moms." They're often educated and employed women who make too much money to qualify for social services but not enough to help their families thrive.
Alisha Gordon is the founder, and she told Eyewitness News that Houston is an ideal city for a project like hers.
You can watch her interview in the video player above.
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