A helping hand for single moms

COEUR d'ALENE - Heart of the City, for the sixth straight year, is reaching out to single moms.

The Coeur d'Alene church is again holding its single mom outreach on May 12 at Lett's car wash, 1114 N. Third St.

The first 50 moms will receive a free oil and filter change for their vehicle, a detailing and wash, and a food box.

"The whole works," said youth pastor Joe Tuttle.

Another 50 will receive the same, but not the oil change.

There will also be prizes, swag bags, a barbecue and activities for children during the event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Everything is free.

Tuttle said Heart of the City is trying to make the outreach bigger and touch the lives of more single mothers. That's why they doubled the number they're assisting to 100 from 50.

"We also want to create awareness of what single moms do and the hard work they put in," he said.

The outreach is the day before Mother's Day, which isn't always a day of relaxation and gifts for single moms.

"A lot of times, they don't get the same type of Mother's Day as many other moms do," Tuttle said. "This is a way to offer them a day where they get honored as a mom."

A few have already signed up, and more can do so by calling the church, 665-7808