Message from the Founder
I am grateful for God’s guidance for United Family and Friends of Eliscia, Inc. The decision to leap out on faith in an unknown territory has truly been a test. My assurance has been that when our vision is on line with God’s purpose for our life, we don’t need to worry. He truly doesn’t need our help to do His job! I thank God for everyone who has aided in the success, and challenge them to bring at least one supporter for the next five years.
Suicide is a silent evil. It is our hope that through Prayers, Finance, Education, and Mental Health Awareness, we can assist in the quest to save lives, and promote healthy living. I thank each of the Board members, and Advisors for their continuous support during the previous seventeen years, and I look forward to the plan God has in store for the future.
“Suicide Changes Lives, but Cherished Memories Last Forever”
M. Katherine Roseberry
About UFFOE
United Family and Friends of Eliscia, Inc. was founded by M. Katherine Roseberry, Eliscia’s mother.
United Family and Friends of Eliscia, Inc. is a Suicide Education and Domestic Relief Non-Profit Organization.
Established 1999, UFFOE, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization
Katherine shares how faith, determination, love and support have aided the healing process after the suicide of her daughter by her violence.
Her goal is to educate society on violence.
Katherine brings an up close, personal and candid speech about her new lifestyle as a survivor. She stresses how she feels an impulsive choice brought a fatal ending for her family and friends.
Katherine would tease Eliscia by saying, “Come here my first born.” Eliscia would respond, “Humm, I’m your only born!”
GOALS
- Provide support to grieving families
- Assist families with isolated emergencies due to illness
- Support families who experience suicide or violence
Seminars Offered
- Grief and recovery techniques
- Enhancing child/adult team
- Maintaining control after a death
- Coping with the loss of a friend
- New era parenting tips
Community Events
- Clothing drive
- Back to school drive
- Books for college students
- Sponsor teen shelter (Holiday Season)
Our Accomplishments
| 2012 Angel Tree fundraiser Craft/Boutique shopping Appointment only | Annually since 2015 |
| Back to School Supplies Drive | Annually since 1999 |
| Clothing Drive (Toys/Furniture) | Bi-Annually since 1999 |
| Sponsored Girls Teen Shelter | Annually since 1999 |
| Sponsored Women’s Shelter | Annually since 2000 |
| Book Stipend | 2002 & 2003 |
| Compassionate Friends Conference Presenter & Career Day (Georgia, Florida, Michigan, California) | July 2003 |
| Confirmed Presenter for 2004 Hollywood, CA | July 29-Aug 2, 2004 |
| Home Office Constructed Completed | 2003 |
| Corporate Sponsor Donald Trimble Mortuary | Annually since 2003 |
| Cherished Memories Card Line | Founded October 2003 |
| UFFOE Memorial Tree (Proceeds will benefit Holiday Teen Shelter) | Annually since 2003 |