Supporting Young Widows and Widowers

Together, we can help support widows(ers) through their hardest period of life.

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Nick Nageli, the President of The Sheena Foundation

Know someone that just lost their spouse? Fill out an application for sponsorship.

Chat with our team to see how we can help support you.

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Want to help by providing local business services to a grieving widow/er

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Why We Do What We Do

Nick Nageli, president, of The Sheena Foundation experienced first-hand the devastation of losing a spouse and raising young kids. The experience taught Nick there are several gaps that need to be closed, so he started The Sheena Foundation.

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