Here you’ll find what has helped me thus far on my grief journey and the non-profit organizations I now support.
Victim Assistance
Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program
Website: Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program
Crime Victim Justice Center
Phone: 614-848-8500
Website: https://www.ocvjc.org
The Falleur Law Office – Legal Help For Crime Victims
Phone 614-389-2003
Website: https://falleurlaw.com/
Homicide Prevention
Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children (MOMCC)
Website: https://www.mothersofmurderedcolumbuschildren.com
Public Facebook Page: Mothers Of Murdered Columbus Children Public FB Page
Support
Columbus (CARE) Coalition
Phone: 614-645-6807
Connects people to support services related to therapy, group support and ways to cope with trauma.
Cornerstone of Hope
Phone: 614-824-4285
Website: https://columbus.cornerstoneofhope.org/
Provides grief support to children, teens, and adults through individual and family counseling, support groups, workshops, memorial ceremonies, camps, and more
Parents of Murdered Children Support Group (POMC)
Phone: 614-278-3377
Website: https://www.pomccentralohio.org
The Compassionate Friends
Supporting Family After a Child Dies
Website: http://CompasionateFriends.org
Online Grief Support
Grief 2 Hope
Website https://grief2hopesupport.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Grief2Hope2020
The Compassionate Friends – Online Grief Support
Website: CompassionateFriends.org
Online Grief Support : https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/online-communities/
Grieving Parents Leaning On Each Other (Private FB Group – Submit Request to Join)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3566953590199812
Non-Profit Organizations
Ohio
What Would Marcus Do
“Restoring hope and resources to our community with a smile”
Mothers Of Murdered Columbus Children
“We are committed to proactive, positive action to promote peace and support mothers who have lost children to violence in Columbus, Ohio.”
https://www.mothersofmurderedcolumbuschildren.com
Camp Because I Said I Would
“Retreats for grieving families. Grieving families stay at camp at no cost. We are working to help families find hope and build strength.”
Fudge Foundation
“The FUDGE Foundation seeks to support individuals on their journey of grief and healing from traumatic events through the delivery of support service and advocacy at both a local and national level.”
Website: http://fudgefoundation.org
National
Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice
Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice is a national network of crime survivors joining together to create healing communities and shape public safety policy. We are a flagship project of Alliance for Safety and Justice.
Texas
Autsin’s Sunshine Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/AustinsSunshine
Austin’s Sunshine Foundation comes alongside parents/families that have lost young adults ages 18 to 26 in motorcycle or car accidents. This may range from meals, resources for counseling, financial help, but most importantly, community support in a situation no one wishes to be in.
If you are interested in sponsoring Austin’s Sunshine Foundation please contact Paula Hill at [email protected]