What is the Guildford & Erma Foundation?

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My grandparents, Guildford and Erma Rodney, are the heart behind the Guildford & Erma Foundation. 

Daddy (my grandpa) was a brilliant carpenter and architect, capable of building anything with his hands, while Granny was known for her incredible baking, filling the home with warmth and the scent of fresh bread and cakes. But behind their talents lay deep, unspoken grief. 

Together, they endured the unbearable loss of multiple children. For Guildford, this loss may have been the force that led him to battle alcoholism, while Erma’s emotions often manifested in anger and volatility. Their pain, like so many in their community, went unaddressed and untreated, leaving them without the support they desperately needed.

In their day, conversations about mental care were rare, and the tools to help people heal were virtually nonexistent. My grandfather's brilliance faded behind his addiction, and my grandmother's generous heart was overshadowed by her emotional struggles. I now realize that their suffering could have been alleviated if there had been more awareness and understanding of mental health, grief, and trauma. Perhaps they would still be alive today.

Through the Guildford & Erma Foundation, I’m dedicated to ensuring that their legacy is one of healing and community care, not one of silent suffering. 

Your support helps provide the resources and conversations they never had, creating a world where others can find hope, healing, and strength in times of hardship.

By donating, you help build a community that uplifts and cares for its people—a community my grandparents deserved, and one we can create together.

DONATIONS CAN BE MADE THROUGH OUR NON-PROFIT PARTNER THE TOO ALIVE TOUR OR THROUGH MY GoFundMe FUNDRAISER.