Jacksonville Survivors Foundation

07/29/2026

Jacksonville Local Families!!!

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐧𝐢𝐜!

We are excited to announce that our Annual Survivor Family Picnic is coming up on Saturday, August 22nd from 11am- 1pm at Ed Austin Park!

Join us for a morning filled with community, remembrance and fun as our families come together to share their loved ones memories!

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔,
𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐏𝐌

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐄𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 – 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝
𝟏𝟏𝟕𝟓𝟏 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐝. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, 𝐅𝐋 𝟑𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟓

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞

07/29/2026

Moving forward does not mean leaving our loved ones behind. It does not mean we miss them less, forget what happened, or stop carrying their memory with us.

Sometimes moving forward looks like getting out of bed, answering a phone call, sharing a laugh without guilt, or allowing ourselves to imagine a future. These small steps are not betrayals of our grief. They are acts of courage.

We continue living while carrying their love, their lessons, and their memory with us. There is no required timeline and no “right” pace. Today, give yourself credit for every step—especially the ones no one else can see.

💜 Survivors FOR Survivors 💙

07/28/2026

“The second time they die is when people stop saying their names.”

For families affected by homicide, a name is never just a name. It carries a voice, a laugh, a story, a birthday, a favorite song, and a lifetime of memories. Our loved ones were more than the circumstances of their deaths. They were deeply loved, and their lives continue to matter.

We will keep saying their names. We will keep sharing their stories. We will keep honoring their lives, advocating for justice, and reminding the world that they are not forgotten.

Today, say their name. Share a memory. Speak about who they were—not only what happened to them.

Their lives mattered then.
Their lives matter now.
Their names will always matter.

💜 Survivors FOR Survivors 💙

07/07/2026

As this new week begins, remember this:

You do not have to have it all together.
You do not have to be strong every second.
You do not have to carry everything by yourself.

Strength can look like asking for help.
Strength can look like taking a break.
Strength can look like continuing to love, remember, and advocate.

JSF stands with families impacted by homicide — today, this week, and always.

Survivors FOR Survivors. 💙💚💗

07/06/2026

Monday reminder:

You can love them deeply and still keep living.
You can grieve them daily and still find moments of peace.
You can miss them and still make room for hope.

Healing after homicide loss is complicated, but you do not have to walk through it alone.

Jacksonville Survivors Foundation is here to walk beside families with compassion, understanding, and survivor-led support.

One breath. One prayer. One step at a time.

07/05/2026

It's OKAY to rest!

After emotionally heavy days, your body and mind may need rest.

Grief can be exhausting. Advocacy can be exhausting. Surviving can be exhausting.

Today is a reminder that rest is not weakness. Rest is part of healing. You are allowed to pause, breathe, and take care of yourself without guilt.

JSF is here to remind you: you matter too.

07/04/2026

Today, while many are celebrating, we want to hold space for the families who are grieving.

For some survivors, fireworks may be triggering. Family gatherings may feel incomplete. Traditions may feel painful without the person who should still be here.

If today feels heavy, please know you are not alone. Your feelings are valid, your grief matters, and your loved one is not forgotten.

Take care of your heart today.

Survivors FOR Survivors. 💙💚💗

07/03/2026

Holiday Reminder:

It is okay to protect your peace.
It is okay to miss them.
It is okay to say no.

Holiday weekends can be difficult for families grieving a loved one lost to homicide. Celebrations, fireworks, gatherings, and memories can bring up emotions that others may not understand.

Give yourself permission to set boundaries.
Give yourself permission to step away.
Give yourself permission to honor your loved one in a way that feels right for you.

You do not have to force happiness to make others comfortable. Your grief deserves care.

JSF is standing with you.

07/02/2026

You Are Still Standing!

Even on the hard days,
you are still here.

Some days, surviving looks like showing up.
Some days, it looks like resting.
Some days, it looks like crying, praying, remembering, or simply making it through the next hour.

No matter what today looks like for you, it still counts.

At JSF, we believe every survivor deserves compassion, support, and space to grieve in their own way.

Keep breathing. Keep going. You are not alone.

07/02/2026

Some people see brokenness and assume weakness.

But survivors know the truth: sometimes the strongest thing you will ever do is keep praying, keep showing up, keep breathing, and keep believing when your heart is still bleeding.

Grief does not make you weak.
Survival does not mean you are untouched.
Healing does not mean you have forgotten.

It means you are still here.
Still standing.
Still fighting for your peace, your family, your purpose, and the legacy of the one you love.

To every survivor carrying pain that others may never fully understand: your faith, your courage, and your resilience are powerful. You are not broken beyond repair. You are becoming stronger in places no one can see.
You are no longer weak.

You are a weapon.

Jacksonville Survivors Foundation
Survivors FOR Survivors