Village Guides
Short caregiver guides for talking about a parent, answering difficult questions, and keeping memories close.
For children and caregivers after loss to gun violence
After loss, a village can help you find your way forward.
The Village After Foundation supports children who have lost a parent to gun violence and the mother, father, or other legal guardian left to care for them—with compassionate guidance, practical resources, and a community that understands.
Compassion first Family centered Community powered
Together,we become the village after.
A soft place to land
Support for the days after everything changes.
Losing a parent to gun violence changes a child’s world—and the life of the mother, father, or other legal guardian caring for them. You do not need to know exactly what to ask for before reaching out. We can begin with where you are.
Our heart & our why
The Legacy Behind The Village After Foundation, Inc
In loving memory ofTyler Steven Hawker07/10/96 - 08/22/22
“I started this foundation to help other families who are left feeling the way I did—alone, overwhelmed, and not knowing where to start. I know what it is like to try to be there for your children while you are still trying to understand how to keep going yourself. Tyler's life, his love for his children, and the impact of losing him is the inspiration of this foundation. This foundation carries his legacy forward by helping families find the support and village I wish my kids and I had.”
— Sherron Ward, Founder
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There is room in this village for you