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You don't have to face this alone - we’re right beside you

We're here to walk beside you. Whether you lost your spouse recently or years ago, Widowed Parent Relief Project offers practical support, caring community, and steady guidance as you and your children navigate life after loss.

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We’re right beside you

Losing a spouse can change everything overnight. The grief can feel overwhelming, and impossible to navigate alone. Widowed Parent Relief Project exists to remind widowed parents that they do not have to walk this road by themselves. No matter where you are in your journey, you have access to a caring community ready to walk right beside you every step of the way.

We're the only organization in the nation providing long-term, wraparound care specifically for widowed parents. We show up, we listen, and we walk with you toward stability and hope.

We exist to offer hope to widowed parents with dependent children in the home by walking right beside them.

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Upcoming events & Announcements

Wednesday Wine(d) Down

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First Wednesday of every month, meet up with other widowed parents from your couch! Grab a glass of wine or some night tea and wind down with other solo parents weathering a similar storm. Night-time quiet can be hard, so pop in and enjoy some conversation, share some stories, talk fun or talk real - just be you. It's a time to find some company with others who understand the storm of solo parenting. JOIN PARENT CONNECT to access meetup!

Current needs and prayers

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See how you can meet a real need, lift up a prayer request, or celebrate an answered prayer with a widowed parent today.

Parent Connect - Guest Speaker

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Join us for our Parent Connect Guest Speaker session on August 18, 2026 - a virtual gathering with encouragement, connection, and this month's guest speaker. Free to join, all widowed parents welcome.

Pathways to Support

Tailored Engagement for Widowed Parents

Parent Connect

Is your starting point, offering virtual support, peer connections, and educational content accessible from anywhere.

Whether you're looking for virtual support, local connections, and/or personal care, Parent Connect is your gateway to a supportive community.

Parent Community

For those seeking more localized support, Parent Community builds on Parent Connect by offering in-person engagement, trusted local resources, and social events with other widowed families tailored to your region.

Parent Care

For those seeking deeper, one-on-one support, Parent Care offers personalized assistance through a trained Family Friend and optional financial resources.

The impact we're making together

50+

Widowed families partnered with Parent Care since May 2022.

120+

Children benefitting from Parent Care Platform since 2022.

1000+

hours of practical support provided by Family Friends and local volunteers last year.

100%

of parents report that WPRP services allowed them to spend more time with their children.

"WPRP truly helped pick me back up on my feet"

WPRP truly helped pick me back up on my feet. I am so thankful the Lord led me to a community to connect with and find hope in that I am not alone!

Katyln, WPRP Parent Care Mom

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Getting started is simple

You don’t need to figure this out alone. We’re right beside you. Take the first step and get connected today.

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Join Our Online Community

Our programs are designed around your unique needs. Join Parent Connect to meet other parents who understand what you’re going through, access helpful information, and/or apply for one of our local programs which includes Parent Connect.

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Get Local Support

Once you have access to Parent Connect, you can explore local support communities in your area. Available communities are organized by location, and if support is available near you, you can request to join directly through Parent Connect.

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Everything we offer is completely free

Generous donors make it possible for us to walk beside widowed parents without adding financial stress. There are no memberships or fees, just support when it’s needed most.

"They became friends"

“WPRP didn’t just step in during a hard time—they truly showed up for my family. I saw firsthand how much my boys were impacted by the support we received"

DeeDee, WPRP Parent

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Many Ways to support widowed families.
  • Become a Family Friend Volunteer
  • Adopt a Family (as a group or individual)
  • Become Church or Business Partner
  • Assist with unique parent/family challenges
  • Use your skills to help administration
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Help us stand beside more families

Your generosity makes it possible for us to show up for widowed parents when they need it most. Every gift provides practical support, builds community, and reminds families they're not alone.

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Questions you might have

Who can receive paid support from WPRP?

Parent Care serves widowed parents who have lost their spouse within the last three years and have dependent children under the age of 18 living at home in Knox, Grainger, Jefferson, Blount, Anderson, Sevier, Loudon, and Union counties of Tennessee. Coming soon is our Hybrid Care program which will offer financial services to parents outside these areas.

Is there a cost for your programs?

No. All of our programs are provided at no cost to widowed parents.

What's the difference between Parent Connect, Parent Community, and Parent Care?

Parent Connect is our virtual support community where you connect with other widowed parents and/or compassionate supporters. All WPRP programs provide access to Parent Connect. 

Parent Community, where available, offers local resources, workshops, events, reliable business referrals and other local resources. 

Parent Care provides one-on-one, tailored support through our Family Friends program with practical, hands-on help and optional paid services. Parent Care includes Parent Community, if available.

How do I know if I'm "ready" for support?

There's no timeline for grief and no perfect moment to ask for help. Whether you lost your spouse last month or five years ago, we're here when you're ready.

What if I'm not comfortable in groups?

That's okay. While Parent Connect offers online group support, it also provides the comfort of engaging online as you wish. You can also connect one-on-one or start with our Parent Care program. We'll meet you where you are.

Can men join your programs?

Absolutely. We serve all widowed parents regardless of gender. We have a private “dads only” chat available as well.

What if my spouse died by suicide or addiction?

You're welcome here. We honor all experiences of loss without judgment, and our community includes parents who've walked similar paths.

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