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In memory of
LaVelle "Vontae" Avontae Clinton
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A mother asking for help during the hardest days of her life. A mother of six is facing a pain no parent should ever have to endure. She recently lost her oldest son to suicide. Her world, and the world of her remaining children, has been turned upside down.
Right now she is doing everything she can to hold her family together while navigating overwhelming grief. The life insurance left behind will help cover funeral expenses, but it does not stretch far enough to cover the most basic needs that still continue every day - groceries, household necessities, and caring for grieving children while they begin to process this unimaginable loss.
In the midst of planning a funeral, comforting her children, and trying to make sense of her own heartbreak, she is carrying an additional burden due to the inability to work because of this unexpected loss and not being able to work during this rough time. Just something to stretch over the next couple of weeks. No parent should have to face that fear. Especially during a time of mourning.
This request for help is not about luxury or long-term support. It is about bridging the gap during an immediate crisis, allowing this mother to focus on her children's emotional and mental well-being without the added stress of empty cupboards and unpaid necessities.
Any contribution, no matter the amount, will go directly toward groceries and basic household needs ensuring the children are fed and cared for during this critical time giving this family space to grieve without panic or shame. If you're unable to give financially, sharing this message or keeping this family in your thoughts and prayers is deeply appreciated. Thank you for reading. Thank you for your compassion. And thank you for helping this mother remind her children that even in their darkest moment, they are not alone. Contribute
Right now she is doing everything she can to hold her family together while navigating overwhelming grief. The life insurance left behind will help cover funeral expenses, but it does not stretch far enough to cover the most basic needs that still continue every day - groceries, household necessities, and caring for grieving children while they begin to process this unimaginable loss.
In the midst of planning a funeral, comforting her children, and trying to make sense of her own heartbreak, she is carrying an additional burden due to the inability to work because of this unexpected loss and not being able to work during this rough time. Just something to stretch over the next couple of weeks. No parent should have to face that fear. Especially during a time of mourning.
This request for help is not about luxury or long-term support. It is about bridging the gap during an immediate crisis, allowing this mother to focus on her children's emotional and mental well-being without the added stress of empty cupboards and unpaid necessities.
Any contribution, no matter the amount, will go directly toward groceries and basic household needs ensuring the children are fed and cared for during this critical time giving this family space to grieve without panic or shame. If you're unable to give financially, sharing this message or keeping this family in your thoughts and prayers is deeply appreciated. Thank you for reading. Thank you for your compassion. And thank you for helping this mother remind her children that even in their darkest moment, they are not alone. Contribute
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