We help newly-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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“I’m scared. 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 all means. I’m so sad and life is so uncertain, but I can’t grieve right now. I have children and must be strong. 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. Where do I even start? I need advice I can trust, but I don’t know where to get it. I feel so alone. It’s all just so 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!
(Less Than 6 Months Since the Death)
(6-24 Months Since the Death)
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.