Widow's Ally is for widowed women with children at home who are trying to navigate life after losing a husband. Our primary focus is on younger widows who are raising children and juggling grief, bills, schedules, and everyday responsibilities all at once. If you're not sure you "qualify," you can still reach out. If we're not the best fit to help directly, we'll do our best to point you toward other resources.

No. There is no cost to request help from Widow's Ally. We exist to support widowed women and their children, not to add another bill or obligation. Some support may come through volunteers, partners, or other nonprofits we connect you with, but you will never be charged by Widow's Ally for reaching out or being part of our community.

There are three main ways to be an ally to widowed women and their children: • Volunteer your time or skills – Help with meals, rides, professional services, children's needs, or "whatever is needed" when a specific family request comes in. • Give financially – Your giving helps us respond quickly to real needs and build long-term support for families. • Partner as a business, church, or organization – Provide services, resources, or volunteers to support widowed women in your community. You can start by filling out our Volunteer form or visiting the Donate page—every bit of help turns into hope for a real family.

Once you submit the Request Help form, a real person from our team reviews your information. We'll follow up with you directly (usually by email or phone) to better understand what you're facing and what would help most. Then we rally support—tapping into volunteers, local partners, and donors to see how we can come alongside you. Your information is kept private and only shared as needed to coordinate support (for example, with a trusted volunteer or partner helping meet a specific need).

Support can look different for every family and season. Depending on your situation and what's available in your area, we can possibly help with the following: • Emotional and relational support (check-ins, encouragement, connection with other widowed women) • Practical help through volunteers (meals, rides, small household needs, introductions to local resources) • Guidance and connections that support your children's stability and future. We can't promise to meet every request, but we can promise to listen, care, and work to find real ways to help.