About
Who We Are
At Everlast Life Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting widows and orphans with compassion and empathy. Our mission is simple: to uplift those who have faced unimaginable loss, providing them with resources and a community they can rely on.
We understand the unique challenges these families face, and we strive to create meaningful change through our programs. By fostering a sense of belonging and offering various forms of assistance, we aim to bring hope and a brighter future to those we serve.
What Does the Logo Mean
Our logo beautifully merges two powerful symbols to reflect the heart of our mission.
At the center is the hourglass, representing the urgency and fragility of life—the reality that time is running out for so many vulnerable widows and orphans around the world. It reminds us of the critical need to act now.
Flowing through the hoaurglass is the infinity symbol, which embodies hope, faith, and the everlasting life and impact made possible through compassionate action and spiritual support. Through faith and service, what seems finite becomes infinite.
Together, this design reflects our purpose:
- To stand in the gap for those running out of time
- To offer them lasting hope and stability
- To remind us all that through love and faith, life and legacy can be everlasting.
This symbol is not just our identity—it’s a call to action.
Empowering Lives Together
Our Journey: Milestones in Supporting Families
April 2022 - First Community Support Fund
Launched our first fund to provide immediate relief to families in need, touching many lives.
May 2023 - Partnership with Local Schools
Formed a partnership to create educational resources for children who have lost parents.
August 2023 - First Annual Charity Event
Held our inaugural charity event, bringing community members together to support our mission.
Since our founding, we’ve been dedicated to standing by widows and orphans, helping them rebuild and thrive. Our timeline showcases the key moments where your support has made a real difference, from our earliest initiatives to our ongoing projects. Join us in honoring these achievements.
Our team
Team Members
Alisha Mahen
Volunteer
Carla Culos
Volunteer
Andrew Bowe
Support Staff
Our Vision
At Everlast Life Foundation, our vision is to build a world where no widow or orphan feels abandoned, forgotten, or voiceless. We imagine communities where the most vulnerable—those impacted by loss, poverty, displacement, and emotional trauma—are uplifted with dignity, empowered through opportunity, and restored by compassion and faith.
We envision a future where widows can rebuild their lives with support, orphans can grow and thrive within caring communities, and individuals can access safe housing, education, and emotional healing without barriers.
Our long-term vision includes:
- Expanding globally to reach underserved regions
- Partnering with local leaders and organizations to ensure culturally respectful care
- Creating sustainable programs that continue to empower individuals long after initial aid
- Fostering hope, independence, and purpose in every life we touch
Through this, we remain rooted in our commitment to offer not just temporary relief, but lasting transformation that extends from generation to generation.
Our Approach
Our approach is grounded in the belief that true change happens through compassionate action and community collaboration, guided by unwavering faith. We strive to walk alongside those we serve, providing resources and relationships that foster self-sufficiency and holistic healing.
We operate through five core pillars:
1. Our Development Program
- Job Training: Skills development and vocational education to promote independence
- Education: Access to schooling, tutoring, and scholarship opportunities
- Shelter: Safe and stable housing for widows and orphans in crisis
- Uplift: Emotional, mental health, and spiritual care to restore hope
- Sustainability: Tools and resources that enable long-term stability
2. Community Partnerships
We work hand-in-hand with local organizations, churches, volunteers, and donors to build strong networks of support tailored to the unique needs of each individual and community.
3. Faith-Led Guidance
Our foundation is faith-based. We believe that lasting transformation begins with love, compassion, and hope grounded in biblical principles. Each person we meet is a mission field. We are here not to convert people to a religion, but to spread the unconditional love, justice and mercy of God to all peoples and communities.
4. Transparency and Stewardship
We manage resources responsibly to ensure that donor contributions go directly to the programs and people they are meant to serve. We maintain administrative fees to cover necessary costs such as legal (attorneys), accounting (CPAs), IT, human resources, and other operational departments to remain fully compliant with IRS and regulatory requirements. However, our commitment is clear: our goal is to allocate 90% or more of all donations and proceeds directly to our mission and program activities. We are dedicated to being good stewards of every gift entrusted to us.
5. Listening and Learning
We continuously assess, adapt, and improve our methods based on the voices of those we serve. Our community-first approach ensures dignity and respect at every step.
Our ultimate goal is not just to meet immediate needs, but to build pathways to thriving, fulfilled lives that reflect the enduring hope of everlasting life.