We help widowed men and women navigate the financial trauma of loss. There is NO COST for our financial coaching and education services.
The most stressful life event is losing a spouse, and nearly 3,000 become widowed every day. Nearly half have children living in the home at the time of loss.
Nearly 70% of widows and widowers said “becoming the sole financial decision-maker was the top financial challenge of widowhood.” Now there is professional, trusted help, at NO COST.
More than 70% of married women will experience widowhood. Of those, one-third will be diagnosed with a new mental or physical health issue within the first year.
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After my husband of 40 years passed, together with the intense pain and grief, I was completely overwhelmed by all the practical things that needed to be taken of. I had no idea how to deal with all the financial and administrative affairs…felt truly “lost at sea.”
I can’t begin to describe how much I have appreciated the kindness and invaluable help from [my coach] Alan. He guided me through these uncharted waters and brought hope and stability and the reassurance that I would be okay…gentle and compassionate…step by step at my pace…answering all my questions…explaining everything so clearly and simply. I could feel the fog lifting and finally I could breathe again. My confidence returned…as my affairs came into order.
Alan was my “angel”, a gift from God, at the most painful and traumatic time of my life. I will never forget his kindness in giving up his time to guide me on this journey. Thank you Alan, and thank you to all those at Wings for Widows, for taking such good care of me.
“I just lost the one person in the world I trusted. The love of my life – my entire support system – is gone. I know my world has changed forever, but I can’t grasp what that means. I’m sad and alone, but I can’t even grieve right now. I have children and must be strong for them. I know I have many administrative and financial things to do. I’ve seen the lists of what I’m supposed to do, but nobody tells you how to do it! I need advice I can trust, but I don’t know where to get it. It’s all just painful and overwhelming.”
Sound familiar? If there were ever a time in your life you needed to ask for help, it might be now.
I am so glad I reached out. They helped me to wrap my arms around the enormity of my situation and move forward with confidence. I can’t thank them enough. Such a great resource!
(I lost my spouse very recently)
(I have been widowed for a while)
(I was married to a veteran who has died)
(I just want to poke around)
(I want to learn more about your free financial coaching)
(I would like to enroll in peer-to-peer listening)
(I need help with basic financial education)
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Your support is critical to our work at Wings for Widows. It takes a community to support a community. There are many ways you can contribute to our mission, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Learn more below about how you can get involved and help us guide new widows and widowers to financial wellness.
Volunteering the past three years with Wings for Widows has helped me move forward in many ways. It is so rewarding helping those who are now walking the path that I’ve been on. I’ve had several roles in the organization, which has helped me learn and grow. And as I move forward, my passion and work are helping move a necessary organization forward. I enjoy the people I work with, because everyone has a heart for our mission and the community we serve.
Wings for Widows is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 82-3910357
Wings for Widows does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, vendors, donors and clients.
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