Young Widows or Widowers
Rising above the storm; rebuilding lives, dreams and identities®

An IRS 501(c)3 Approved Non-Profit Organization


                 

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Contact Information

Toll Free Phone: (866) 876-YWOW (9969)                 Local Phone: (757) 468-2144

Fax Phone: (757) 368-9174                                           General Email: info@ywow.org
    
Mailing Address:   P.O. Box 6525
                                   Virginia Beach, VA 23456 

Member Services: memberservices@ywow.org        Webmaster: webmaster@ywow.org

Richmond Support Group: Karen Gill, (804) 909-0123 kgill@nelsenfh.com

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2006-2007 YWOW Board of Directors
Ms. Cynthia Gossman,  Founder, President, and Treasurer 
Ms. Lee Minder,  Member Services
Mr. Sonny White                Ms. Caroline Edgerton        Mr. Michael Heath
Ms. Shannon Herrera       Ms. Betty Manry                    Ms. Tammy Worden

YWOW Support Group Leadership:
  - Grief Workshop Leader:  Ms. Cynthia Gossman
  - Virginia Beach Support Group Leader:  Ms. Lisa Dick
  - Norfolk Support Group Leader:  Ms. Moira Wright
  - Chesapeake Support Group Leader:  Ms. Cynthia Gossman
  - Richmond Support Group Leader: Ms. Karen Gill
  - S3 Spousal Suicide Survivors Leader:  Ms. Lisa Reiman
  - Friday Night Restaurant Review Leader:  Ms. Irene Pabst
  - Saturday Night Social Leader:  Ms Renese Moran

 * If you're interested in volunteering to serve, please let us know.

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2006-2007 YWOW Advisory Board

     Bon Secours Hospice @ Mary Immaculate Beth Pile
     Chiropractor Center of Virginia Beach Dr. James Maggio
     Edmarc Hospice for Children Debbie Stitzer-Brame
     Egan Family Chiropractic Dr. Robert J. Egan
     Hampton Christian Church Pastor Darren Anderson
     Heritage Business Strategies Gordon Parker
     LifeNet - Donor Family Advocate Diana C. Veazey
     R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Jamie Karpa
     St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Pastor Jim Ullian
     Virginia Beach Police Department MPO Kelly Davis 
     Vista Graphics, Inc.  Randy Thompson
     William E. Wood and Associates  Alison & Bob Schaefer 
     YWOW Member, NCC Joanne Steen 
 

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In our mission statement we strive to provide a "safe environment" to men and women who have lost their spouse too early in life. We define a safe environment to include the physical, emotional and psychological safety of our members. At our functions, we require our members and guests to respect the safety of fellow members and request that everyone exercise an appropriate behavior.