Together We Support Families
Our founder, Dorene Sherman, witnessed families battling hardships during their final goodbyes. Many possessed a burial plot yet lacked the means for necessary services. Parents grieving a child or individuals facing sudden losses were frequently hindered by financial barriers. She recognized that costs created a divide during times of mourning. We hold the conviction that no one should suffer a financial emergency while grieving. Our mission is to lift that weight for families in their moments of need.
Our journey began in Akron, where we had the privilege of walking alongside more than 60 families during their most difficult moments. These initial partnerships shaped our heart for service and deepened our commitment to the community. Today, we are bringing that same compassion to Toledo, ensuring that the story of every life is honored with dignity. Beyond providing a helping hand, we remain a constant companion in your healing process, offering warm support, local resources, and heartfelt check-ins. We believe that by caring for one another, we can turn a time of loss into a shared experience of comfort and strength.
Our Pledges to the Local Community
We manage our resources with extreme diligence. To ensure safety and integrity, every single transaction requires two separate signatures for authorization. We conduct monthly reconciliations and our board performs comprehensive reviews every quarter. It is vital to us that every donor and family understands that their trust is handled with the highest level of security and transparency.
Your peace of mind and security remain our primary objectives. We maintain comprehensive insurance to safeguard our mission and the community members we assist in Toledo. This stable base allows us to concentrate on directing families toward essential social services and the appropriate mental health resources for long-term recovery.
Future Expansion
Year 1: Planting
Year 3: Scales
Year 5: Legacy Care
Launching in Toledo, our objective is to secure $10,000 to $25,000 to assist our initial families with expenses and distribute our specialized healing resource kits.
We aim to generate $75,000 to $120,000 in support of 35 families annually. We intend to broaden our grief counseling groups and link more individuals with mental health care.
Our target involves assisting 70 families each year. With a $200,000 budget, we can guarantee financial aid, consistent wellness check-ins, and expert navigation through grief.