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 510
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. If you do not
have access to a fax machine, you can mail your application to:
Mary Anne Britton
International VP of Membership
6167 Cowell Rd.
Brighton, MI 48116-5112
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 510, Boca Raton, FL 33432-7436. Some
Chapters are holding Charity Dances for this purpose.
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