Are you a widow or widower looking to connect with a social community that understands the life changing impact of losing a partner?
Widowed Friends Community
Hope
Widowed Friends supports widows and widowers to help find healing and hope after loss.
Connection
We provide members with social opportunities to connect and grow.
Friendship
Connecting socially with others who understand and making new friends is what Widowed Friends is all about.
Building New Friendships, Rebuilding Lives Across Canada.
Finding Strength Together: A network of connection and support for Canadian Widows and Widowers
A Widowed Friends Membership is free, however as as a registered charity, Widowed Friends relies on donations from individuals, local business and community organizations.
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Widowed Friends Membership
Being widowed can make you feel lonely and isolated…
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Join our community and discover new and rewarding experiences in an inclusive culture of understanding, inspiration and friendship. As part of our community you will:
Meet new people
Rebuild your confidence
Get social at online events
Get access to member only content
Make connections
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Have a question?
If you have questions about membership or about our community, first visit our FAQ page.
Or contact us for more details.
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What’s one thing you’ve learned from this group that has made a positive impact on your life?
"That I am not alone on my healing journey. There are others who have survived the worst of it who support me. And there are also others who I can learn to support. It's safe here." –VK
"I am stronger than I thought I could be. I can be independent and move forward in life. I am not leaving the memory of my husband but I am creating a memory of myself as the person I hope my husband thought I am." –PM
"I am not alone in this experience. It’s been such a support to me." -MN
"That it is ok to laugh and have a good time and make new widowed friends that get it. The pain softens and the love never ends. You guys rock thank you." -HC
"I am very thankful for this group. We get it when we're feeling down. It's a ‘safe place’ to nurture others too." -DD
"The connection with people has enriched my life and a lifeline during the worst of covid." -PR
"Together we are all stronger, Widowed Friends has been a lifeline for many. Kudos to Stephanie, Penny and Lesley for being there for all of us!" -CD
"I just want to thank you all for the help you gave me in the beginning of this unsolicited journey! I truly appreciate it!" -GT
"Since joining Widowed Friends, my loneliness and sadness, as a result of my wife’s death, have decreased. This personal change, is due to the warm interactions, offered to me, from the many widows and widowers I meet, at the socials. Thanks to everyone for your sincere caring."