In this time of stress and uncertainty, there’s a basic truth that gives us hope — that together we can do extraordinary things.
The Philadelphia Obituary Project, a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit charity, is proud to have told over 400 stories since 2016. These stories are about victims who wouldn’t have been written about otherwise but who still deserve to be remembered. Our mission is to tell the stories of all of Philadelphia’s homicide victims, and we need your help.
Because, even though the city’s homicide rate has improved, we are still losing far too many people every year. In fact, as of today, there have been over 200 homicides in Philadelphia this year.
We remain dedicated to our mission to tell stories about people like Thalyl, a 17-year-old killed in 2023.
And like Henry, who was murdered the same year and whose family had to wait for the courts to reopen during the pandemic so they could face his killer.
While we can’t erase the tragedy of homicide, we can do our part to bring comfort to those who are suffering the loss of a loved one. But we can’t do it alone.
Not only do we need your support, we need your help to spread the word. Please tell your friends and family why you believe in our work and encourage them to support us, too.
Please consider making a small monthly donation to help us keep doing what we do. Bookmark our donate link: phillyobitproject.com/donate.
Here are the ways you can help:
1. Give. Go to phillyobitproject.com/donate and make a contribution. We especially encourage you to become an obituary sponsor, which covers our costs toward producing one obituary.
2. Follow. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and invite your friends to do the same.
3. Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact on May 5 by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our organization. Make sure to use hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow.
Thank you.
Hoping you are healthy and safe,
Albert Stumm
Executive Director
Philadelphia Obituary Project
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