Losing a loved one is always a painful experience, and losing one’s life partner can be one of the most difficult struggles one faces in their life. With over a million widows living in the United States alone, Rolland Wright recognized that widows and widowers worldwide could benefit from a network of support founded in ministry. 

And so The Widows Project (TWP) was born. 

While based in Everett, The Widows Project is a virtual community where widowed people all over the world can come together to find and give support. This organization recognizes that the grieving process takes time and ensures that, no matter where a widowed person is on their healing journey, they have access to the support and resources they need including: 

• Published books available as a foundation for small group discussions and the individual healing journey

• A monthly newsletter, with events and messages of care and hope

• A list of resources including food banks, energy assistance, and books among others

• Regular events aimed at connecting widowed people around the country and the world

• A variety of grief support groups, including international and affiliated groups where widowed people can come together weekly

• A directory of steadfast businesses vetted to ensure the services they provide are credible (businesses interested in being part of the Full-Circle directory can apply here)

Additionally, The Widows Project recognizes that reaching out for support when someone has just lost their life partner is difficult. To help with this, The Widows Project partners with local churches to provide individualized outreach to widowed people in our community. 

Widowhood is a life-altering event that impacts many members of our community. By advocating for widowed people in our community, our nation, and our world, The Widows Project gives people a place to process this loss, connect with others who share a similar experience, and move forward in their lives. 

The Widows Project is always accepting applications for volunteers for a variety of events and roles, as well as accepting donations. 

The Widows Project

Angela Di Filippo currently works in State Social Services and recently earned her Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with extensive training in evidence-based leadership coaching. Angela moved from North Carolina to Washington 6 years ago and has proudly called Everett her home for 5 of those years. When not helping others solve problems in creative and strength-driven ways, Angela enjoys her time painting, hiking with her terrier-mix, Indy, and eating waffles.