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Provides help and support with:
- Educational speakers
- Funeral options and guidance (Common Burial at Maple Lawn Cemetery): For infants who pass away before 20 weeks’ gestation at District One Hospital in Faribault and whose parent(s) choose this option. Graveside services are held twice per year.
- Labor and delivery support
- Lending library
- One-on-one support (in person or by phone)
- Support group meetings
- Volunteer opportunities for those who wish to support grieving families
- Offers grief support to Allina Hospice's patients' families and friends for 13 months following the death. Grief support includes Individual counseling, referrals to groups and other mental health providers, book recommendations, etc. - Support groups are open to anyone in the community in addition to maintaining a list of other grief support groups
Program offers practical support, resources, and connection for widows navigating life after loss, including:
- Memorial Gifts: Provides memorial gift boxes to newly widowed individuals. Each box includes a $50 gift card, a floating lantern with a Sharpie marker for writing a message, a handwritten card, lotion, a notebook, protein bars, and warm socks. A QR code is included for private access to online resources.
- Resource Network: Offers a vetted directory of trusted service providers, including financial advisors and home service professionals. Many offer free or discounted support. Widows can register using their zip code to filter and access relevant local resources. Website content is tailored based on registration responses, offering targeted resources such as parenting support or solo living advice.
- The Widow’s Compass: Provides an interactive checklist to help manage post-loss tasks. The tool includes links, reminders, and tips designed to prevent costly errors and support informed decision-making.
- TWC Connect: Offers opportunities for personal connection through one-on-one matches, small groups, and quarterly gatherings. Events may feature guest speakers and are designed to encourage community and peer support.
- TWC Work Days: Provides seasonal volunteer assistance with yardwork three times per year. Spring and fall focus on cleanup; summer is dedicated to weeding. Volunteers may include students, widows, or community members offering practical help and support.
- Offers educational materials and guidance to the public, schools, churches, and community organizations on the funeral process and end‑of‑life planning
- Provides information about funerals, cremation, and burial, including prepayment of funerals, anatomical gifts, and the responsibilities of funeral‑service practitioners
- Supports funeral professionals with training, study groups, seminars, and resources to enhance knowledge and services provided to families