Tina's House:
Empowering Single Mothers to Build Stronger Futures
Tina’s House is the heartbeat of The
Bobby Portis Foundation.
Inspired by the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of Bobby’s mother, Tina Edwards, this flagship initiative exists to support single mothers on their journey from survival to stability.
Created to serve families in Milwaukee and Little Rock, Tina’s House provides real-time, wraparound support that addresses the whole mother—her financial health, her emotional wellbeing, her parenting confidence, and her long-term stability.
Because when you strengthen a mother, you strengthen an entire community.
And when you give her the tools to build her home, you give her the power to transform her future.
Why Tina's House Matters
Single mothers are often carrying the weight of an entire household on their own. They face financial barriers, housing instability, and emotional fatigue—yet they continue to push forward with resilience and determination.
Tina’s House stands in that gap.
Here, mothers find support.
Here, they learn skills that change their trajectory.
Here, families rewrite their stories with confidence and hope.
A Holistic Pathway to Stability
Financial Literacy & Homeownership Support
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Budgeting and money management workshops
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Credit repair assistance
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Homeownership preparation programs
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Guidance through lending, down payments, and housing processes
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Pathways to help mothers move from renting to owning
Goal: Equip mothers with the knowledge to build sustainable financial futures.
Temporary Housing &
Stability Services
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Emergency housing support
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Guidance during transitional periods
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Referrals to safe, stable housing options
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Resources to prevent homelessness or displacement
Goal: Ensure families have a secure foundation while rebuilding their lives.
Parenting & Life-Skills Support
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Parenting workshops
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Life-skills coaching
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Practical tools for daily family success
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Mentorship and peer support networks
Goal: Strengthen confidence, capability, and healthy family rhythms.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Access to counseling services
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Workshops on stress, trauma, and emotional resilience
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Community circles for mothers to heal and be heard
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Goal: Support the emotional and mental wellbeing essential to stability.
Tina’s House
has become a lifeline for mothers seeking stability, confidence, and opportunity. Through workshops, resources, and community partnerships, we’re building pathways that uplift families for generations.
How To Get Involved
Support the Mission. Strengthen a Mother. Change a Future.
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Donate: Help us expand services for mothers in Milwaukee and Little Rock.
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Partner: Join us as a community partner or service provider.
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Volunteer: Use your skills to uplift mothers and children.