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Even when the roots are broken, we can still grow — together.
Losing a parent or guardian is one of the most profound experiences a person can go through — whether you're 8, 28, or 58. For younger people, it can bring anxiety, financial hardship, and a loneliness that's hard to explain to peers who haven't been there. For adults, it can quietly reshape everything — your identity, your relationships, your sense of direction.
The truth is, there's no right age to grieve and no timeline for healing. The Broken Roots Foundation was created to be a place for all of it — the young person figuring out life without their parent, and the grown adult who still reaches for the phone to call someone who's no longer there. This is a community for anyone who has lost a piece of their roots.
"When my mother passed from heart disease, I learned two things: grief changes everything, and who's beside you during it changes everything else. Some of us had a village. Some of us didn't. This foundation was created so that no matter your story — whether you're surrounded by people or standing completely alone — you will always have a place to be held, heard, and supported."
— The Founder
"Even when the roots are broken, we can still grow — together."
Every person's grief is unique. We meet you where you are — whatever your age, wherever you are.
One-on-one and group grief sessions with compassionate counselors and peers. Virtual and in-person options available.
Help covering funeral costs, burial services, and related expenses so families can focus on healing.
Support groups, memorial gatherings, and a safe space to share your story and be heard by people who understand.
Connecting grieving individuals with licensed therapists and covering costs when we can.
Age-appropriate workshops and creative expression for children and teens processing the loss of a parent.
Pairing those who've walked through loss with those still finding their way — at any age.
Contact us by form, phone, or email. There's no wrong time and no wrong age.
We connect you with the right support — counselor, mentor, group, or financial aid.
Join our community. Healing isn't linear, but you don't have to do it alone.
A peaceful community walk honoring those we've lost.
A safe space to share and listen — open to all ages, anywhere.
For those who find Mother's Day difficult. Warm food, shared stories.
Express grief through art and journaling. No experience needed.
Surviving my first Thanksgiving without my mom — and learning to let people in.
A guide for friends, family, and coworkers on how to show up for someone who's grieving.
A letter from someone who found us after losing his mother during the pandemic.
Donations help us provide therapy sessions, funeral and burial assistance, emergency essentials for grieving families, grief counseling for children, and community programs that remind people they're not alone.
Share your experience with someone still finding their way. Training provided.
Virtual or In-PersonHelp organize walks, brunches, and gatherings in your city.
Flexible ScheduleWrite blog posts, manage social media, or help families share their stories.
RemoteConnect us with donors and help spread the word in your community.
Leadershiphello@brokenrootsfoundation.org
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California
@BrokenRootsFoundation