The Ellington Grace Foundation

03/01/2026

This Women’s History Month, we honor the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual labor of mothers whose journeys began in the NICU or were marked by infant loss. The NICU is more than a medical space. It is a classroom of resilience where women learn to advocate with precision, to endure uncertainty with grace, and to love with extraordinary depth. These mothers master new language, navigate complex decisions, and carry hope and fear in the same breath. Their strength is neither performative nor fleeting. It is disciplined. It is enduring. It is a quiet form of leadership forged in crisis.

We also recognize that movements are born from this same resolve. Latasha Davidson transformed personal grief into collective impact by founding The Ellington Grace Foundation. Her vision reflects what we know to be true about women in history: pain can be transmuted into policy, advocacy, and community change. This month, we affirm that NICU mothers and bereaved mothers are not defined by tragedy. They are architects of courage in every chapter, and their stories are integral to the history we are still writing. 💜

12/24/2025

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we reflect on the extraordinary power of generosity to transform lives. At The Ellington Grace Foundation, every gift brings hope and support to children and families facing unimaginable challenges. Your contribution provides vital programs and creates moments of joy that can change a life. Every act of kindness, no matter the size, reminds someone they are seen, valued, and not alone. Together, we are nurturing a community where love and opportunity are within reach for all. Your generosity today can spark ripples of change that will be felt for years to come. Join us in making a difference, sharing hope, and spreading compassion across our communities this Giving Tuesday.

11/25/2025

Our annual Thanksgiving Giveaway, held in partnership with Matrix Human Services, remains one of our most meaningful traditions. While I have often served as the voice of the foundation, Ellington’s father, Tommy, has continually supported our work behind the scenes and contributed to the steady progress of our mission. This year, as I am traveling, my husband delivered our turkey baskets on behalf of the foundation, further demonstrating our shared commitment to service.

As a family, we remain dedicated to working together to uplift and give back to our community. We are grateful for everyone who supports this mission. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃

11/10/2025

Prematurity Awareness Month 💜

When my twins Cain and Ellington arrived at thirty weeks everything changed in an instant. Prematurity affects families everywhere and one in ten babies in the United States is born too soon. Many spend long weeks in the NICU and prematurity remains a leading cause of infant loss and lifelong medical challenges. NICU parents carry emotional, physical and financial strain that most people never see. My daughter Ellington passed away after her NICU journey and my son Cain spent six weeks and three days fighting to grow and breathe on his own. Their story showed me how much support families truly need. It also gave life to the Ellington Grace Foundation. Every care package, holiday gift and family we serve is connected to what I lived through as a NICU mom. I remember needing comfort and guidance so I choose to offer those same gifts to parents who are walking the same road.

When I look at Cain today I see a miracle. I see a child who beat the odds and continues to shine. I see the reason I fight so hard for NICU families. Ellington’s memory gives me purpose and Cain’s strength gives me hope. This month I honor every baby born too soon and every parent who sits beside incubators holding on to faith. I honor families who have experienced loss. I honor the NICU nurses and doctors who pour their hearts into these tiny fighters. To every NICU mom and dad, you are not alone. I was once where you are and I stand with you.

10/31/2025

Today, we honored our sweet Ellington by serving NICU families in our new community. This year, we chose a different hospital for the first time. A place with great need. A place filled with tiny miracles and parents fighting quiet battles.

Walking through the NICU brought me right back to a sacred place in my heart. The soft lighting, the beeping monitors, the tiny beds. I felt that familiar ache rise in my chest. It took me back to the moment my world changed forever.

But grief and purpose walk side by side.

Ellington’s love pushes me to show up for families walking a road I know all too well. To remind them they are not alone. To offer comfort, support, and hope as they prepare to bring their little fighters home.

Ellington may not be in my arms, but she lives in every act of kindness we give. Every gift. Every hug. Every parent who feels seen because of her life.

Her light still leads the way.

Thank you to everyone who believes in this vision and stands with us each year. Love lives on through service.

10/01/2025

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month 💜🕊️

This month, we honor the little lives gone too soon and the families who carry their memory in their hearts forever. At The Ellington Grace Foundation, we know firsthand the weight of loss and the strength it takes to keep going.

We stand beside every mother, father, and family who has faced this unimaginable pain. You are not alone, and your babies will never be forgotten.

Throughout October, we invite you to join us in:

✨ Remembering and speaking our babies’ names

✨ Supporting NICU and bereaved families in our community

✨ Wearing pink & blue during the month to help spread awareness and show support

Together, we can break the silence, spread awareness, and uplift families with compassion and love. 💜

09/26/2025

September 25, 2025 is National Daughters Day.

We are thinking of all the families who are missing their daughter today and always.

Say their name. Share their story. Let their memory live on through you. 💕

09/03/2025

💛 September is NICU Awareness Month 💛

For families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, every day can feel like a mix of hope, fear, and endless love. At The Ellington Grace Foundation, we understand the emotional, physical, and financial challenges NICU families face because we’ve been there too.

This month, we honor the strength of NICU parents, the resilience of NICU babies, and the dedication of the nurses, doctors, and staff who support them. We also want to remind families that you are not alone and support is available every step of the way.

Whether you’re celebrating milestones, remembering the journey, or seeking support after loss, our foundation is here to help. From providing resources to easing financial burdens, we are committed to walking alongside NICU families.

✨ Share your NICU story this month to inspire hope and raise awareness. Let’s stand together for these little fighters and their families.

08/21/2025

Hi friends, it’s Latasha, President and Founder of the Ellington Grace Foundation 🦋. Some of you may know me, but for those who don’t, I want to take a moment to reintroduce myself and share my heart behind this work.

I’m a proud NICU mom and also a mother who has experienced the deep grief of losing a child. Those moments changed me forever. Out of that pain, I created this foundation to walk alongside other NICU families, helping ease the financial stress that comes with extended hospital stays, offering grief support for families who’ve experienced loss, and bringing a little light through holiday gifts and baskets during the toughest seasons.

Our mission is simple: to make sure no NICU family feels unseen, unsupported, or alone.
We’ve refreshed our logo (so excited for this new look!) and to celebrate, I’m giving away 10 Texas Roadhouse Kids Meal vouchers 🥳💛.

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This foundation is my life’s work and my way of keeping Ellington’s memory alive. I once heard that when you say a loved one’s name every day, they never truly leave you. Through the Ellington Grace Foundation, I will continue to honor my sweet Ellington while helping other families who are walking through the NICU journey. Thank you all for your love, support, and encouragement—it means the world to me and to the families we serve.

With gratitude,

Latasha Davidson
President & Founder
Ellington Grace Foundation