About Us
Our Story
Connecting Soulz was founded on a simple truth: grief shouldn't be carried in silence. Here's who we are and why we started.
How We Began
Founded in Tennessee, built on lived experience
Connecting Soulz was founded in Tennessee in August 2026 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to grief support. We are an all-volunteer organization — no paid staff, no overhead pulling from our mission. Every board member gives their time because they believe in what this community can be.
What started as a shared understanding of loss among our founders has grown into an organization built to hold space for anyone grieving — a loved one, a relationship, or a season of life that ended too soon.
What We Believe
The values behind everything we do
Compassion
We meet every person exactly where they are in their grief, without judgment or a timeline.
Community
Healing happens in connection. We build lasting relationships, not just one-time meetings.
Support
A confidential, safe space where vulnerability is met with care, every time.
Hope
Grief changes, and so does hope. We walk with our members toward what comes next.
Leadership
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our all-volunteer board, now fully seated at eight directors.
George Harris
PresidentTherese Sangster
SecretaryAngela Watts Crosby
TreasurerShawntea Talley
Programs DirectorJade Johnson
Fundraising DirectorNa Jah Bass
Community Partnership DirectorDarius Boyd
Events DirectorNakia Franklin
Outreach DirectorJoin the Circle
Our story is still being written.
Come be part of the next chapter — as a member, a volunteer, or a friend of the mission.