Survival Starts Here
The Street Widows Foundation helps restore life for women and families who have experienced traumatic or unjust forms of loss.
We work daily to end the stigma surrounding gun violence, drug overdose, incarceration, suicide and other stigmatized forms of loss and grief.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Street Widows Foundation exists to disrupt the cycle of trauma caused by street-related death and loss—including gun violence, drug overdose, and long-term incarceration. We provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive support, peer connection, and safe spaces for healing and empowerment. Our mission is to ensure no woman faces this journey alone and that every child raised by a street widow can thrive because their caregiver was fully supported.
How We Serve
- Grief Support Groups
- Peer Support Hotline
- Mental Health Referrals
- Creative Storytelling and Campaigns
- Resource Hub for widows and children
- Business Coaching
- Parental support & IEP Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Rapid Response
Our Founding Principles
- The best way to guide a lost person is to meet them where they are. We entertain to meet, we empower to guide
- No amount of community programming can surpass the influence of the home environment. In order to truly impact our youth it is critical to support their mothers.
- Every individual who experiences loss is entitled to compassionate care and assistance.
- Street Widows are a necessary population to be included in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) efforts.
Why We Exist
Connect With Us
Connect With Us Virtually
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Peer Support and Assistance
If you are a widow in need of assistant call or text HELP to
844-STWIDOW