Our Impact
"From financial crisis to confident futures—we're changing the story."
Our Impact: By the Numbers
The following graphs demonstrate the transformative impact of Wings for Widows' financial coaching program on nearly 800 participants. Using comprehensive Financial Wellness Survey data collected before and after coaching, these results illustrate how our program guides recently widowed individuals from financial uncertainty to confidence and stability. The comparative analysis provides a holistic view of participants' financial wellness journey, showcasing measurable improvements across key areas of financial health following the loss of a spouse.
From fear of homelessness to housing security and confidence!
Before financial coaching, only 15% of surveyed participants were "very" confident they could afford and remain in their current residence.
After financial coaching, 70% of surveyed participants were "very" confident they could afford and remain in their current residence.
Before our financial coaching program, half of our clients had not taken steps to protect their credit and identity. After coaching, 75% of our clients had taken the necessary steps to protect their credit and identity.
Before our financial coaching program, only 35% of clients understood the tax returns that needed to be filed the year of their spouse's death. After coaching, 75% of our clients understood which tax returns had to be filed the year of their spouse's death.
Before our financial coaching program, only 29% of clients were confident they had enough income to pay their bills each month. After coaching, 88% of clients were confident they had enough income to pay their bills each month.
Before our financial coaching program, only 33% of clients knew how to value their spouse's estate for probate purposes. After coaching, 91% of clients understood how to value their spouse's estate for probate purposes.
The Coaching Difference: Understanding Credit Reports
Before our financial coaching program, only 24% of clients had reviewed their or their spouse's credit reports.
After coaching, 78% of clients had reviewed their and/or their spouse's credit reports.
The Coaching Difference: Understanding Your Financial Situation
Before our financial coaching program, only 40% of clients had an understanding of their current financial situation.
After coaching, nearly 95% of clients understood their current financial situation.
The Coaching Difference: Having a Cash Reserve for Emergencies
Before our financial coaching program, only 34% of clients had a cash reserve for emergencies or unexpected events.
After coaching, nearly 95% of clients had a cash reserve for emergencies or unexpected events.
The Coaching Difference: Managing Income & Expenses
Before our financial coaching program, only 25% of clients used a budget to track monthly income and expenses.
After coaching, nearly 50% of clients used a budget to track monthly income and expenses.
The Coaching Difference: Managing Creditors & Debt
Before our financial coaching program, only 40% of clients had contacted their spouse's creditors to notify them of the death and update account ownership (or close accounts).
After coaching, nearly 95% of clients had contacted their spouse's creditors to notify them of the death and update account ownership (or close accounts).
our Testimonials
This is a great program for newly widowed individuals. I stumbled upon it while reading the comments section of an article related to estate and retirement planning. Please advertise more broadly so that new widows can find it easily. Thank you for your support!
Wings for widows is a great resource to help when our world is in pieces.
Paul was a blessing! I was nervous and anxious before our first meeting because I didn’t know what to anticipate, but Paul immediately put me at ease. Paul made himself available; he is knowledgeable and caring. He instilled confidence and trust. He helped me prioritize and addressed all of my pressing inquiries. He seemed to be concerned about my interests and did not try to impose anything on me and he allowed me to work at my own pace, because of this I feel more in control of my situation. Connecting with Wings for Widows and meeting Paul has been a wonderful godsend in my life, especially while going through such a painful experience. I am forever grateful.
As the workbook says navigating uncharted waters. So very true! I knew what I knew and very soon in the process of healing after loss I was discovering there was a lot I didn’t know. Wings for Widows was exactly what I wanted/needed. Using the workbook as the guide for our sessions, Gary with his knowledge, professional commitment, and friendship provided me an invaluable experience. I am truly privileged & blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Gary and Wings for Widows.
Wings for Widows enabled me to tackle “financial affairs” that I really dreaded after my husband passed away! I couldn’t have handled the heavy burden without their extremely useful workbook and expertise in counseling. I also love how compassionate and willing they are to help us widows in every way. Thank you! You really live up to your name and mission!
It is difficult to find the words to express my gratitude for what Wings for Widows, and in particular, Alan Goldfarb, has done for me. After my husband of 40 years passed, together with the intense pain and grief, I was completely overwhelmed by all the practical things that needed to be taken of. I had no idea how to deal with all the financial and administrative affairs my husband had always taken care of, and felt truly “lost at sea.” I can’t begin to describe how much I have appreciated the kindness and invaluable help from Alan. He guided me through these uncharted waters and brought hope and stability and the reassurance that I would be okay. He was gentle and compassionate as he walked this unfamiliar journey with me, step by step at my pace, answering all my questions so patiently and explaining everything so clearly and simply. I could feel the fog lifting and finally I could breathe again. My confidence returned and a weight lifted off my shoulders as my affairs came into order. Your manual we worked through is outstanding, and I continue to look back through it as a reminder. Alan was my “angel”, a gift from God, in the most painful and traumatic time of my life. I will never forget his kindness in giving up his time to guide me on this journey. Thank you, Alan, and thank you to all those at Wings for Widows, for taking such good care of me.
I am so grateful to this organization and my financial [coach] for all the help. Now that I no longer have a partner to make these important decisions with, things like finances can seem extremely overwhelming. But, with the help of my [coach] I was able to make the choices I know will be best for myself and my children. I truly appreciate all the hard work, patience, and understanding from both Jeff [coach] and the Wings for Widows team.
Don helped me so much in so many ways. I had several huge decisions to make and with his guidance plus the workbook, I am in the process of moving forward and securing our financial future. I have an adult son with special needs who is the top priority and I am hopeful that the plan I am working on for him with be the best one possible.
Working with Robert was great. He answered all my questions and listened to all my concerns. He made me feel that that no question was a stupid question and it was just nice to be able to throw some thoughts off of someone else when I needed to make some large purchases for the maintenance of my house.
This program is a very useful tool to steer a widow or widower in the right direction to cover all aspects of financial matters and gain confidence. I am fortunate to have already been in good shape with my affairs, and I can only imagine how much this would help someone who is not aware of what to do next wonderful program for all ages of widows or widowers. Thank you!