Connecting The Gap

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Connecting The Gap Solving the problem of loss, by answering the need for connection. Helping kids and young adults who have lost a parent live through grief.

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Today is World Mental Health Day For a lot of young people, grief is where the mental health conversation starts, even i...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day

For a lot of young people, grief is where the mental health conversation starts, even if nobody calls it that.

A child who lost a parent may look “fine” in class. A teen who lost a friend to violence may seem angry, checked out, or quiet. A young adult may carry a loss for years without ever getting space to name it.

Grief that goes unsupported doesn’t disappear. It shows up in sleep, school, relationships, and how young people see their future.

At Connecting the Gap, we believe no young person should grieve alone. That’s why we create safe spaces for youth and young adults through age 22 to process loss, build connection, and heal at their own pace.

Today, check on the young people in your life. Ask them, “Who do you miss?” and then just listen.

💛 Today, Connecting the Gap recognizes World Su***de Prevention Day.A simple reminder: You matter. Your story matters. A...
09/10/2026

💛 Today, Connecting the Gap recognizes World Su***de Prevention Day.

A simple reminder: You matter. Your story matters. And it’s OK to ask for help.

Check in. Listen. Support. Stay connected. 💛

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988.

***dePreventionDay

April has been a heavy and heartbreaking reminder of the violence impacting Black women and the children left behind.At ...
04/18/2026

April has been a heavy and heartbreaking reminder of the violence impacting Black women and the children left behind.

At Connecting the Gap, we see what doesn’t always make the headlines…
the young person navigating life after losing a parent.

The silence.
The confusion.
The grief that shows up in school, in behavior, in identity, and in everyday moments.

When violence happens, it doesn’t end with one life—it reshapes entire families.

This is why our work matters.

We create space for youth to:
• Process grief in healthy ways
• Feel seen, supported, and understood
• Stay connected to school, community, and hope
• Build a future beyond their loss

Grief is not just emotional, it’s developmental.
And without support, it can impact how young people move through the world.

behind every statistic… is a child still trying to figure out how to move forward.

February is black History Month Black children are less likely to receive mental health services even when grief and tra...
02/12/2026

February is black History Month

Black children are less likely to receive mental health services even when grief and trauma are present.

At Connecting the Gap, we are closing that gap.

Black history is also about equity.

And equity means access to healing.


02/03/2026

Love doesn’t end with loss. It transforms.

This February, Love Beyond Grief is our commitment to children and young adults learning how to live, grow, and dream after the loss of a parent.

Your support helps provide:
✨ Grief-informed mental health support
✨ Economic empowerment & stability
✨ Relational support so no family grieves alone

Grief changes lives but love sustains them.

Join us in showing that love can go beyond grief.

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Donate. Share. Stand with our families.






Happy New Year from our Founder!As we step into this new year, we’re sharing the renewed vision and mission of Connectin...
01/17/2026

Happy New Year from our Founder!

As we step into this new year, we’re sharing the renewed vision and mission of Connecting the Gap- shaped by the families we serve and the lived experiences that brought this work to life.

Grief doesn’t end after loss. It shows up in school transitions, financial stress, emotional milestones, and moments when support feels out of reach. That’s why our work is grounded in a whole-life, trauma-informed approach that supports families emotionally, practically, and relationally.

This year, we’re deepening impact, strengthening relationships, and staying committed to ensuring grief never determines a child’s future.

💛 Families | 🤝 Partners | 🌱 Supporters
If you’d like to stay connected, learn more about our programs, or explore ways to partner with us:

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Quaneka Falls
Founder, Connecting the Gap


CTG founder, Quaneka’s, shares the story behind her this year:“She’s the glue of our family… our GMA. Though still wit...
07/17/2025

CTG founder, Quaneka’s, shares the story behind her this year:

“She’s the glue of our family… our GMA. Though still with us, she was recently diagnosed with dementia, beginning a new and difficult chapter.

She’s weathered deep losses with quiet strength and fierce love. And now, as we walk beside her in this season, I’m reminded that grief doesn’t always come from death. Sometimes, it’s the slow fading of someone you’ve known and loved your whole life.

This is my 9 for Mine. For the moments, the memories, and the love that will always remain.”

Join us in honoring your person. Donate $9 in their name. Help us support grieving children and families in Charlotte.

Honor someone you love. Donate today.We’re calling on YOU to give $9 or more in memory of someone who made a difference ...
07/17/2025

Honor someone you love. Donate today.

We’re calling on YOU to give $9 or more in memory of someone who made a difference in your life.

Every dollar goes toward helping children and families who are grieving the loss of a parent, giving them the support, resources, and community they need to heal.

👉 Tap the link in bio to donate now

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Your donation during our campaign helps turn our mission into real, life-changing impact:$9 – Sparks awareness and hon...
07/09/2025

Your donation during our campaign helps turn our mission into real, life-changing impact:

$9 – Sparks awareness and honors a loved one’s legacy
$50 – Gives a child access to an extracurricular activity
$100 – Sends 3 kids to a Charlotte Hornets game, creating joyful memories
$500 – Provides 8 sessions of one-on-one therapy for deep emotional support

We envision a world where every grieving child feels seen, supported, and empowered to heal. You’re helping make that vision a reality, one donation at a time.



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