Join Parents Without Partners, Inc.
The Single Best Organization in the World
Dear Fellow Single Parent:
We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to join Parents Without
Partners International, Inc., (PWP) the premier not-for-profit organization
focusing on social, educational and issues-advocacy needs of single parents
worldwide.
As a member of PWP, you will share in the opportunity to interact with a
large-scale network of single parents, facing together the unique challenges
and triumphs of parenting today. Whether divorced, separated, widowed,
or never married, PWP provides a myriad of social and educational activities
for parents and children from all walks of life.
We think you'll agree that PWP membership will transform what can often be a
difficult time of adjustment into an exciting turning point in your life.
We welcome you to review the unique benefits PWP has to offer.
If we can answer any questions, please call PWP
International at (561) 391-8833 or PWP
Canada at (416) 463-9355. Welcome to Parents Without Partners,
the single best organization in the world!
Sincerely,
Parents Without Partners International, Inc.
1650 South Dixie Hwy., Suite 402
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-8833 (United States)
(416) 463-9355 (Canada)
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Eligibility
To be eligible for membership in Parents Without Partners, Inc., a person
must be a parent; be single by reason of death, divorce, separation or never
married, or other reason which may be deemed acceptable by Parents Without
Partners, Inc. Custody of children is not a factor.
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Types of Memberships
- Chapter Membership: An
individual, who meets the above eligibility requirements, can join PWP
at the chapter level by using our Find A Chapter selection. Once you
find a chapter in your area, contact the individual listed who will
inform you of the chapter's activities, orientation days, etc. The
annual membership fee varies between individual chapters; however the
range is between $40 to $60. This membership is the best alternative
for a hands-on local support network. If you do not find a chapter in
your area, simply contact the Parents
Without Partners International or
Parents Without Partners Canada
offices.
- Member-at-Large: This membership
alternative is for those individuals who do not reside near an existing
chapter, who travel frequently and who would still like the member
benefits, discounts, and online support. (Please be sure to check the
Find A Chapter page for a chapter near you before joining as a (Member-At-Large).
An individual, who meets the above eligibility requirements, can apply
to Parents without Partners on the international level. You will retain
the rights of chapter membership (outlined below) and can go to any
local chapter meetings; however there are two major differences compared
to chapter membership:
- members-at-large cannot vote or hold an office; and
- members-at-large can conveniently join PWP today, by applying by
fax or mail. The annual fee is $40(US).
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Membership Benefits
As the largest single parenting organization in the world, Parents
Without Partners provides members with a variety of unique, timely, topical
and targeted membership benefits.
Our chapters provide:
- Chapter locations throughout North America offering local networking
with multi-opportunities for support, growth and education;
- Ongoing local chapter activities for the single parent and his/her
family;
- Personal/leadership development workshops at Regional and Zone
meetings and International conventions;
- Educational programs and discussion groups on parent-child
relationships, effective communication, dating, and self-improvement.
Special programs are offered for widowed, never-married, and divorced
members;
- Recreational activities such as camping, hiking, picnics, bowling,
swimming and crafts for single parents and their children;
- Adult social activities;
- Community service and advocacy projects on divorce and child abuse.
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Additional Membership Benefits
- Opportunity to attend the Annual International Convention of Parents
Without Partners, an event jam-packed with social and educational
activities just for single parents and their children;
- Access to scholarship programs for children of PWP members;
- Issues advocacy program, which increases the quality of life of
children living in single parent homes;
- Free Subscription to the Single Parent Newsletter;
- Legal Plan Discounts;
- Access to the members only section of the Parents Without Partners,
Inc.'s web site where you can freely meet other members who are facing
similar situations; and
- Much, much, more!
For those individuals who would rather not join a Chapter, but would like
to receive the same benefits - the membership-at-large membership is just
for you. You will receive all the same benefits listed above EXCEPT
that you may not vote or hold an office at any level. The cost of this
type of membership is $40(US) per year, and you can join right now by using
our application form and faxing or mailing it to us today.
No other organization offers the full spectrum of services and benefits
provided by Parents Without Partners, exclusively devoted to single parents
and their children.
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How To Apply
To apply for PWP membership, you can use the Member-At-Large Fax Form or
the Member-At-Large Email Form. For the email form, simply fill in the
blanks and someone will get back to you when your membership is approved.
For the fax form, simply print out the form, fill out the required
information, and fax it back to Parents Without Partners at (561)395-8557.
A Special Tax Deductible (US only for Tax
Deduction) Fund has been established to assist the Youth Program.
Contributions by Chapters, Members and other benefactors may be made payable
to: Parents Without Partners, Inc. (memo - Youth Fund) and mailed to 1650 S.
Dixie Hwy, Suite 402, Boca Raton, FL 33432-7436. Some Chapters are
holding Charity Dances for this purpose.
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