Our Mission
Connected 2 Purpose provides communities the resources they need to cope with the loss of a parent by providing mental health and well-being support to underserved communities through counseling, education, advocacy, and community engagement programs.
"The team at Connected 2 Purpose is truly amazing. Their dedication to feeding the homeless and supporting families in need is nothing short of inspiring."
Our History
Born From Loss, Grown with Love
When a child loses a parent, it affects the entire community. The founding of Connected 2 Purpose stems from first-hand knowledge of how difficult it can be for the child, the parent, and those who support them.
In 2014, Charmel Caver lost her partner and struggled to find local resources for grief support. Suddenly a single parent, Charmel, was helping her daughter to cope with the loss of her father and needing to grieve herself. As she found resources and organizations that could help, she realized that other families across the community were also struggling with loss. Connected 2 Purpose was born from this personal experience and a desire to ensure all communities have the support they need.
Today, Connected 2 Purpose brings families and support organizations together to learn how to cope with a loss, how to heal from trauma, and how to build a stronger community.
Our Impact
Providing the Tools to Grow
We work with children, parents, and community leaders to:
- Provide counseling resources to families
- Facilitate group and peer mentoring
- Deliver education about mental health and wellness
- Organize community service events