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Widows 911 Fund – Rapid Response Support for Widows

The Widows 911 Fund exists to provide immediate, wraparound support to widows in crisis. We know that when loss strikes, bills and barriers don’t wait. That’s why our Rapid Response package delivers practical, trauma-informed relief in the first weeks of widowhood—when the need is most urgent.

While we were created with street widows in mind—women widowed by gun violence, overdose, or incarceration—we recognize that young widows of every background face the same resource gap. Any widow may apply for assistance through Widows 911.

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What We Cover

Each family receives a tailored package of immediate crisis relief. Support is flexible, but our core package includes:

• Funeral or incarceration unification support

• Childcare hours so widows can work, plan, or attend court

• Housekeeping services to relieve urgent burdens

• Grocery, meal, and transportation gift cards

• Mental health and wellness support through trained widow advocates

• Emergency housing and utilities support

• Job placement and financial counseling connections

• Resources for children, including grief books, activities, and school support

Cost per Family:

• Full Rapid Response Package: $8,650

• Scaled-Down Rapid Response Package: $1,800

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Why It Matters

Widows often face the sudden loss of income (sometimes the household’s only income) while simultaneously managing unexpected, high-cost expenses like funeral arrangements, childcare, and emergency housing. Without immediate help, families fall into crisis at the exact moment they are most vulnerable.

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A Widow’s Story

“My husband was killed in my car, with both of our children’s car seats inside. I couldn’t drive anywhere with my 9-month-old and 3-year-old until I bought replacements. Funeral costs left me without savings, and because my husband’s body had to be flown back home for burial, I was faced with another $5,000 bill. With support, I was able to cover these expenses in my first weeks of widowhood. Without it, I would have been stuck in a car riddled with bullet holes, living in fear for my safety, and burying my husband without family present. That support saved me.”

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Our Commitment

We believe no widow should face this journey alone. The Widows 911 Fund meets the moment of crisis with immediate, life-stabilizing aid so widows can focus on their healing and their families—not just survival.

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