Every Family Deserves the Dignity of a Meaningful Goodbye

Angels for Allison helps Northeast Florida families with limited financial resources cover funeral costs following the loss of a child.
We support families whose children have died between 20 weeks of gestation and 18 years of age. Each family’s circumstances are different, but every one of them is facing a loss no parent should have to endure.
Nothing can take away their grief. But together, we can help remove the immediate financial burden of arranging their child’s funeral.
Through trusted referring partners, Angels for Allison works directly with the funeral home selected by the family. This gives parents greater choice and the opportunity to honor their child with dignity, care and love.

Are you a referring professional? Visit our Referring Partner Portal.

The death of a child changes a family forever.

OUR MISSION

To honor the legacy of Allison’s joyous spirit by alleviating the financial burden of funeral costs associated with the loss of a child.

For families without sufficient financial resources, the cost of a funeral can leave them with very few choices. Angels for Allison exists so that financial hardship does not prevent a dignified farewell.

Practical help, handled with care

Families do not manage a complicated process while grieving. Here is a snapshot of how assistance reaches a family.

1

A partner refers a family

Trusted professionals assess a family’s need and submit a referral through our secure portal.

2

Our committee reviews it

Each referral is reviewed thoughtfully and responsibly by our mission committee.

3

Funds go to the funeral home

Approved payment is sent directly to the family’s chosen funeral home, never as cash.

Referring Partners

Behind every number is a child who was deeply loved.

More than 1,500

Families supported

Over $1.5M

Provided toward funeral expenses

~200

Families helped each year

More than 50

Funeral homes worked with

7

Northeast Florida counties served

16 years

Meeting qualified requests without turning a family away

Every funeral grant represents a family given more choice, one burden eased and one child whose life was honored.

As the need continues, so must our work.

Our Angels

The babies, children and teenagers whose families we support are remembered by name.

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The girl who inspired this mission

Angels for Allison was founded in memory of Allison Brundick Haramis, a joyful, spirited 15-year-old who died in a car accident on April 17, 2009. Her family recognized an unmet need: other families were losing children without the resources to arrange a funeral that reflected their wishes.

Allison loved color, particularly pink and green. Those colors remain part of the Foundation’s identity, a reminder that we carry out this work with warmth, generosity and hope.

Our mission continues because people choose to take part.

Every action helps more people understand why this work is needed.Visit our Ways to Support page to find the right way to become involved.

Donate

Give once or monthly to help a family.

Sponsor an event

Fund our work and connect locally.

Volunteer

Give your time, skills and energy.

Share the mission

Help others find us, no gift required.

They covered our baby's funeral and that heavy burden was lifted. It was such a blessing in such a dark time.

— An Angel family

Financial assistance is about far more than paying a bill. It gives a grieving family some breathing room, and lets them know their community is willing to stand beside them.

Your donation creates choice, dignity and relief.

A donation cannot remove a family’s grief, but it can remove one immediate and overwhelming worry. It helps parents choose the arrangement that respects their wishes and prevents financial circumstances from determining how a family says goodbye. Referrals are reviewed by our mission committee, and approved funds are paid directly to funeral homes.

They are remembered by name.

The babies, children and teenagers whose families we support are known as our Angels. They are not statistics or referral numbers. They are sons, daughters, siblings, grandchildren, classmates and friends. Their names are spoken during our board meetings, keeping every child at the center of our mission. Our care for Angel families also continues beyond the funeral.

The Angelgram Program

A way for families to remember their children and stay connected with Angels for Allison over time.

Annual Memorial Service

A gathering each year to honor our Angels and hold space for the families who love them.

Private Service Community

A place to connect with others who understand the lasting nature of child loss.

A network that responds with care.

Angels for Allison works alongside referring professionals, funeral homes, volunteers, donors, sponsors and local businesses throughout Northeast Florida.

Referring partners

Help identify families who need assistance.

Funeral professionals

Help families make important arrangements with care.

Donors and sponsors

Provide the funding that makes each grant possible.

Medical professionals, social workers, hospice teams and other approved partners can find referral requirements and submit requests through our secure Referring Partner Portal.

Help Us Be There for the Next Family

There is no cure for the pain of losing a child. But there can be compassion. There can be practical help. There can be a community ready to make sure a grieving family has the dignity and freedom to say goodbye in a way that honors the child they love. Your gift helps Angels for Allison remain ready for the next referral, the next family and the next Angel whose name deserves to be remembered.