When I first entered this chapter of widowhood, I didn’t know what I needed—or even what to ask for.
This collection of tools was created for you, from my heart to yours, with every ounce of compassion and care I wish I had received.
You matter, and you deserve to be held, supported, and empowered. These pages are your lifeline, your journal, your guide, and your gentle reminder: you are not alone in this.
Cottone Foundation:
Widow Support Resource Guide
Because no widow should ever walk this road alone.
Welcome to the Widow Support Resource Hub of the Cottone Foundation.
Whether you’re newly widowed or walking this journey for years, you deserve compassionate guidance, access to vital tools, and a reminder that you matter.
This space was created with you in mind—to serve as a hand to hold in the dark and a torch when the path ahead feels invisible.
We’ve organized the following resources into categories—Financial Support, Emotional & Grief Support, and Legal & Educational Tools—to help you find exactly what you need, when you need it most.
Financial Support
Wings
for Widows
Certified financial coaching, webinars, and a resource center for widows.
Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau
Step-by-step financial help for surviving spouses
Francis Financial
Personalized Financial Planning
Wealth management services tailored for widows.
Emotional & Grief Support
Legal & Educational Tools
A gentle resource created to bring comfort, clarity, and encouragement during life’s most difficult transitions.
Inside, you’ll find practical guidance, supportive reflections, and space to breathe.