"Because No Child Should Grieve Alone."
Turning grief into hope, healing, and support for children and families.
The story behind the number
9 for Grief was born from love and loss. Our founder's mother passed away on July 9th, at just 35 years old — leaving behind children who suddenly knew grief far too young.
Each July, our community gives in multiples of nine to honor her memory and to make a promise to the children walking that same hard road today: no child should ever grieve alone.
Our 2026 Goal
This July, our community is giving in multiples of nine to reach $9,000 — enough to keep grief support flowing to children and families all year long. Every gift, large or small, moves a grieving child closer to healing.
Personalized support and resource navigation for grieving youth.
Help with urgent needs such as housing, utilities, food, transportation, and funeral-related expenses.
Grief education, workshops, and support for students, teachers, and schools.
Safe spaces for children and caregivers to connect, share, and heal together.
Opportunities for families to build memories, reduce isolation, and experience joy and connection after loss.
Tools that help children express emotions, preserve memories, and process grief.
Every nine makes a difference
Grief shapes a child's whole world
children will experience the death of a parent or sibling before age 18.
Unsupported grief raises the risk of anxiety, depression, and isolation.
Grieving students often struggle with focus, attendance, and confidence.
Early intervention helps children heal, cope, and thrive long-term.
Families we've walked beside
How you can help
Spread the word so no grieving child goes unseen.
Founded in 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Connecting the Gap empowers grieving youth and families — meeting them in their hardest moments and walking with them toward healing.
Counseling, grief circles, and emotional support for healing minds.
Emergency assistance and stability for families after a loss.
Mentorship and community so no one carries grief alone.
Your gift today tells a grieving child that they are seen, held, and never alone.