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Nonprofit provides housing, childcare for moms in post-high school programs

BELMONT, N.C. — Mother’s Day is just a few days away and a local group wants expecting mothers to know help is available.

MiraVia provides free housing and resources for women enrolled in post-high school education. The nonprofit is at Belmont Abbey College.

“Basically to anything, down to a breast pump, to bottles, to pacifiers -- they had everything,” said Emilia Pippen. “It’s really nice.”

MiraVia also offers four hours of childcare a day. Click here to learn more about the program.

>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Gina Esposito learns how the program has allowed women to fulfill their dreams.


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