Jonathan's Giving Tree raised money for our annual holiday gift giving for those families who have recently lost a child. In 2022 we were able to help 2 families with your generous donations.  Help us do it agin in 2023! 


MY STORY

The day your first born comes into this world you have so many dreams and hopes for them, in that dream, not one time in your mind. do you ever think that one day you will have to bury your child. Unexpectedly, 19 years later, I was at my sister’s wedding and every time the door opened at the reception I kept looking up waiting for Jonathan to come through it, but it didn’t happen.  It was December 19, 2003 at 8:26 pm that changed my life forever and all the dreams I had for my son were gone in one moment. I got the call no mother ever wants to get, that Jonathan had been in a bad car accident. That night began my journey and gave me the title of a “mom with a broken heart.” My son passed away On December 20th at 6:00 am, he stayed with us just long enough for all his loved ones to say good-bye.  Although Jonathan never regained consciousness I know he heard each and every loved one’s last words to him. That was when my passion for making it my mission to have my sons legacy live on and make my tragedy turn into something positive, even with all the pain in my heart, I knew I could either be angry at the world or move forward. I could take all my pain and pick myself up while I still have my 2 girls. It was then I realized that my girls were suffering too.  After all they had just lost their brother, but as a mom I was so lost in my own pain that I could not see theirs. I lost focus on how much pain they were experiencing and that the death of their sibling and only brother must have caused trauma and affected them in a way I’ll never know. With all that and a lot more 15 years later JONATHAN’S GIVING TREE was born.

Calendar of Events

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WEEKLY PARENT SUPPORT GROUP:
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Jonathan's Giving Tree will be continue to host our Support Group online every Thursday from 7-9.  We will meet weekly online through the Zoom platform. We invite all parents who have lost a child to join us.


​Be sure to put in the meeting ID and password below or click on the icon to take you directly to meeting or simply click on the Zoom icon to be taken directly to the meeting.
Meeting ID: 891 5297 4011
Password: 643794

TEEN SUPPORT GROUP

Jonathan's Giving Tree is hosting its first virtual Teen Grief Support Group. on Zoom  It is strictly for tens ages 13-17 who have lost a sibling and seeking  support from other teens who have had a similar experience.  The group will be facilitated by teens and Marcia.  Please join us beginning January 11, 2023 at 6:00pm-7:00 pm for support.  We will meet bi-monthly on Wednesday's at 6:00 pm.  

​Be sure to put in the meeting ID and password below or click on the icon to take you directly to meeting or simply click on this Zoom link to be taken directly to the meeting or use the information below.

Meeting ID: 822 6946 7612
Password: 478767

1st Fundraiser November 2019

We thank you and look forward to your continued support.  We will be hosting our 2021 fundraiser September.

Statistics 

According to the CDC  "the three leading methods of unintentional injury deaths during the 1999–2016 period were motor vehicle traffic (MVT), drowning, and poisoning." 
Sally C. Curtin, M.A., Melonie Heron, Ph.D., Arialdi M. Miniño, M.P.H., and Margaret Warner, Ph.D., Division of Vital Statistics  June 1, 2018
   
"Between 2013 and 2016, the total death rate for young people aged 10 to 19 years old grew 12 percent, largely due to a significant increase in injury-related deaths, such as drug overdoses, homicides, car crashes and suicides."
Fiza Pirani, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution June 01, 2018

By federal criteria, Orange County's poverty rate has risen to 13.5 percent of residents from 8.8 percent in the past nine years. For a family of four, that means an annual income below $24,000.
Margot Roosevelt, Orange County Register August 10, 2015




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Make an Impact

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors to sustain our operations. Your gift to Jonathan's Giving Tree will enable us to provide the highest level of care to our families, serve those who need counseling, educate those on the impact of losing a child and the affect it has on parents and siblings.

Honor a Loved One

Honor a loved one and show your support for those suffering with the loss of a child. Your gift will serve as a loving tribute and provide a lasting impact on those experiencing grief to help them find hope,  encouragement, and understanding.  
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 Jonathan's Giving Tree is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible EIN 83-4669888.