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Volunteers with the Fresh Start Home project installed new windows and cabinets in a Farragut teacher's home as part of a local home-improvement initiative.

WPRP's third annual Family Friendzy fundraising event drew more than 300 participants for competitive games and an auction, raising over $18,200. The organization has served 33 widowed parents and 91 children with year-round support since 2022.

WATE covers WPRP's third annual Family Friendzy fundraiser, featuring widowed mother Kate Sladek and Co-Founder Kelly Orrico on helping widowed parents feel less isolated.

Knox News previews WPRP's Family Friendzy fundraiser, held April 30, 2023 at Knoxville Catholic High School to raise money for widowed parents and their children.

WPRP, founded by Kelly and C.J. Orrico, provides cleaning services, childcare, financial planning, and emotional support to Knoxville-area parents who have lost a spouse within the past three years and have children under 18.

WVLT News video feature on the Widowed Parent Relief Project, co-founded by Kelly and C.J. Orrico on May 3, 2022 (National Widows Day), covering support for parents grieving the loss of a spouse.