Mission Statement

 

Our mission is to offer a ministry of encouragement, comfort, support and guidance to women who are dealing with the loss of their husbands.


 
What can you expect from Widow2Widow, Inc.®?:
li A network of caring and compassionate friends
li Ongoing support, encouragement and inspiration
li Monthly meetings addressing relevant issues and topics
 
Mission Focus:
li Widow2Widow, Inc.® is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the goal to minister to the needs of widows and to assist churches in helping widows of all ages, races and religious backgrounds to overcome problems in their life’s journey.
 
Widow2Widow, Inc.® Will:
li Provide support to widows through organized local W2W® support groups that will help widows understand and cope with the problems and concerns which they may experience in their daily lives.
li Provide a curriculum to any church or organization that is interested in establishing a Widow2Widow® ministry.
li Hold inspirational seminars, workshops and conferences for widows and those who are leading support groups. They will present God’s Truth to encourage women in their everyday walk as widows.
 
New Group Ideas:

PROMISE BASKETS:
li Give Handout and show sample basket
li Group can put baskets together during large group meeting or in small groups (explained later)
li One or two journeyed widows deliver basket to new widow (a new widow is one that has been a widow for only 6-8 weeks)
li Offers journeyed widows to have an outreach opportunity

GRACE LADIES:
li Have a group of ladies commit to walk the journey with a new widow for one year.
li Send her cards, call her, share a Bible study or attend a study with her.  Have occasional meals together.
li Call the outreach group the “Grace Ladies”.

SMALL GROUPS:
li Within the overall group that meets monthly (or however often). Form small groups of 3-5 ladies (always an odd number).
li The purpose is to form friendships and to fellowship with one another in between the big meeting times.
li Ladies can pray together, check on one another.  If someone needs help, then the coordinator of the group may contact other coordinators to make the needs or prayer requests known.
li Takes the pressure and so much work off of the Co-leaders of the overall ministry as well as provide another outreach ministry for the widows.

STATISTICS::
U.S. Bureau of the Census:
In 1999, 45% of women over 65 were widowed.
Nearly 700,000 women lose their husbands each year and will be a widow for an average of 14 years.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
In 1999, there were over four times more widows (8.4 million) to widowers (1.9 million).
There were 2,345,702 deaths in the U.S.

A Working Woman’s Guide to Financial Security:
li In 1991, the average age of widowhood in the U.S. was 56.
li In 1992, 80% of widows living in poverty were not poor before their husbands died.
One out of four widows go through their   husband’s death benefits within two months.

Specialty Groups:

 

A 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization

Funding is currently through individual donations, mileage reimbursements and honorariums for speaking engagements.

To give a tax-deductible donation to help minister to the hearts and spiritual growth of widows:
Please make check payable to:
Widow2Widow®, Inc.
c/o Elaine Cook, Founder and President
P. O. Box 5089, Lancaster, PA 17606-5089


 
 
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