As a group, we observed families falling apart during times of crisis and we noticed how challenges associated with poverty, health and education, greatly exacerbated the situation. Very often, difficulties that may have been brewing under the surface during regular times, suddenly explode in intensity and topple the infrastructure of even the strongest of families—particularly during holiday periods, the start of a new school year and upon a life-changing event in the family.
Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, critical illness, a difficult divorce, severe poverty or a harrowing experience of another kind, it leaves an indelible imprint on all those involved.
As young parents ourselves, we know how detrimental a family crisis can be to the wellbeing of young children and other members of the family. How could we ignore the sad eyes of vulnerable children? The vacant look on the faces of parents just like us? Their silent pleas for help spoke louder than any words ever could, and so, in April 2019 we united to improve the quality of life for families in crisis and the United Goal was born.