Empower Her Story: Help Widows Heal & Rebuild

Aim: We are raising funds to support women who are struggling to rebuild their lives after the heartbreaking loss of their spouses/partners.

"How will I survive? Will I have enough?"
Women who lose their partners face the crushing reality of unpaid mortgages, mounting bills, dependent children, and the weight of grief alone. Over the last 5 years, donors like you have noticed this need, and raised £80,000 plus through Connecting Stories' network. The demand now far exceeds our resources, and many of our supporters are themselves in the midst of their own journeys of rebuilding.

We invite you to be part of this ongoing story of generosity.

Your contribution can provide urgent relief, emotional support, and practical tools to help them regain stability and hope for the future.

How We Help: Real Stories

Abi’s Journey
 When Abi lost her 31 year old husband in a tragic accident, she was left with three young children- the youngest under a year old and a mortgage she couldn’t meet.

“How will I survive?”
 “Will I have enough?”

These questions echoed daily, especially as the bills piled up and the grief grew heavier.

But in her darkest moment, a community of women stepped in. Through Connecting Stories we covered:

• Mortgage Relief: Paid every month for three years
• Emotional Support: Regular one-to-one coaching and therapy
• Community: A sisterhood that cheered her on at every step
  
  

“Connecting Stories gave me space to breathe and believe in myself again.” – Abi

Today, Abi is the founder and Chief Techincal Officer (CTO) of Atunko Creative Consultancy, Podcaster and CEO of in every season CIC,  a published author and a mentor to other women in crisis.

You can read more about Abi’s work on https://atunko.co.uk/

Her story is proof that grief can transform into new purpose.

Doris’s Rebirth

After suddenly losing her 41 year old husband, Doris experienced anxiety and faced financial uncertainty while raising three children. We provided:

• Housing Stability: Mortgage covered for one year
• Holistic Support: Tailored coaching, therapy and peer mentoring

“I couldn’t have rebuilt my life without the community and support.” – Doris

Doris is now an author, you can find out more about Doris on https://toliveagain.uk/

She is also the Founder of Deefits (a luxury fitness brand) and a HR Business Partner at a leading corporation.

Her story is proof that there is purpose in spite of pain. 

These stories are just two of many. There are more women like them and they need us now more than ever.

Why We’re Crowdfunding

To date, our work has been sustained through GoFundMe campaigns, WhatsApp networks and private contributions.

We are now extending our appeal to a broader community, so we can accelerate our impact, support even more women in crisis and distribute responsibility beyond our close-knit circle.

We uphold the highest standards of financial transparency: every donation is reported back to the community, bank statements for each transfer are made available, and beneficiaries provide written confirmation of receipt to the community.

All crowdfunding allocations will be overseen by our Board of Trustees, and detailed financial reports will be published on our website on a quarterly basis.

Our goal is to ensure no woman ever has to ask, “Will I have enough?”
This is about giving them breathing space, dignity, and the power to rebuild.

The Ask: What Your Donation Will Do

• Target: £30,000 by September 30, 2025
• Impact: Every £3,500 provides three months of mortgage relief, coaching and therapy for one woman.
• Reach: Help at least 5 women rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience.

No amount is too small

We invite you to empower women after the sudden loss of a husband or partner to begin to rebuild life, by giving a small amount today towards the yearly total of their mortgage payments. Remember, no amount is too small. Each gift reminds a woman she is valuable. 

The Criteria: Access to Financial Support

• Bereaved women who have just lost a spouse/partner
• Family dynamics - young children (12 and under) in need of childcare
• Family income under £45,000 (annual income)
• Mental and emotional wellness

How We Offer Support

We support them through:⁣
•⁠ ⁠Financial Empowerment: Mortgage assistance, budgeting tools, and financial coaching to rebuild stability.⁣
•⁠ ⁠Leadership Development:⁣ Career mentoring, skills training, and support returning to work with confidence.⁣
•⁠ ⁠Personal Power: Well-being sessions, therapy access, and circles of sisterhood that affirm: you are not alone. 

Join Us

Connecting Stories is a fearless community of women who are fiercely compassionate and radically generous. 

Your gift is more than a donation, it’s a lifeline. Together, we can rewrite the next chapter for women facing uncertainty. Be a part of HER STORY.

Donate today and stand with us as we turn pain into power, grief into growth, and loss into leadership.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 8th August 2025 at 11:31am