STOP COVAD is dedicated to the memory of Ticoa (Cocoa) Brown who fell victim to a senseless act of violence on December 15, 2018
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Scholarships and Mentorships
As we expand our vision, we need people like you to help us reach our goals for our youth.
Scholarship and Mentorship Programs
“Hope is what you cannot yet see, but you trust the direction it leads. Dreams are the path that carries you forward. Your future is where hope and dreams meet.”
-Marvel Jones
We believe every child deserves continued care, support, and opportunity—especially after the devastating loss of a parent to violence.
In the days following a tragedy, communities often rally with love and support. But as funerals and memorials pass, life moves forward for many, while children are left navigating a life-changing loss that does not fade with time. Too often, their long-term emotional and developmental needs go unnoticed.
Younger children, particularly those between the ages of 5 and 8, often struggle to fully process their loss and may lack the consistent support needed for healing. Teenagers face unique challenges as well—standing on the edge of adulthood while coping with grief, uncertainty, and the absence of guidance from the parent they lost.
Our mission is to ensure that children do not fall through the cracks after their parent has been laid to rest. Through mentorship, encouragement, and future scholarship opportunities, we are committed to helping these children heal, rediscover hope, and pursue the bright futures their parents dreamed for them.
COMING SOON...
Mentorship
STOP COVAD is committed to surrounding children impacted by violence with the guidance, encouragement, and support they need to move forward with hope. Through our mentorship initiative, we seek to connect youth from our partner families with caring mentors and trusted mentoring organizations who can help them build confidence, set goals, and develop a vision for their future.
Positive role models can make a life-changing difference in the life of a child who has experienced loss. We are currently seeking both male and female mentors to support children and youth between the ages of 8 and 16.
Why Mentorship Matters
When a child loses a parent to violence, the loss extends far beyond the immediate moment. The absence of guidance, encouragement, and stability can affect a child’s emotional well-being, confidence, and vision for the future.
A caring mentor can provide encouragement, consistency, and hope—helping a young person navigate grief while reminding them that their future is still full of possibility.
Get Involved
We are currently seeking mentoring organizations and individuals who are passionate about supporting youth impacted by violence. If you represent a mentoring organization or would like to partner with us to help guide these young lives toward a brighter future, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact us at info@stopcovad.org to learn more about becoming a mentorship partner.
T’LO SCHOLARSHIP
”No child should lose their future because they lost their parent.”
Dedicated to children who have lost a parent or guardian to acts of violence. To restore Hope, Dreams and a Future. This scholarship will be gifted to a senior high school student to help supplement their educational costs to pursue further education.
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