Dee Dee Jackson Foundation
The DDJF is a non-profit organization that provides music therapy to children. With DDJF, you are never alone on your journey of hope and healing.
Together we are navigating our way through loss, grief or trauma with The Power of Love. The Dee Dee Jackson Foundation was founded by Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson who were born into the famous, musical Jackson family. They inherited their talent from their father Tito, but it was their mother Dee Dee who instilled the discipline to hone their craft. She was their best friend and their hero, a role
Dear DDJF Community,
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for the incredible love and support you’ve shown to Taj, Taryll, TJ and their families as they mourn the loss of their beloved father, Tito. This has been a deeply challenging time, and your warmth and compassion have provided them with much-needed comfort.
Right now, they are focusing on being fully present with their families, walking through this journey of grief together. With that in mind, The Power of Love Show will be on hiatus until 2025 to allow Taj and TJ the space to heal in their own time.
Words cannot express how much they appreciate every prayer, message, shared memory and condolence sent their way. Your support has been a powerful reminder of the strength and unity within the DDJF community.
We look forward to reconnecting in the new year with renewed strength. Until then, please continue to hold them close in your hearts, as they will surely hold you in theirs.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Your friends at DDJF
09/16/2024
Remembering the incredible Tito Jackson, a legend whose music and kindness touched the hearts of so many.
His legacy lives on, not only in the melodies he shared with the world but also in the love he gave to his family.
Our hearts go out to Taj, Taryll and TJ as well as the entire Jackson family during this difficult time. The Dee Dee Jackson Foundation community is standing with you, holding you close in love and support.
Your father’s light will continue to shine through all of you.
09/04/2024
Attention : Please note that there will be no new episodes of The Power of Love Show today or next Wednesday. However, we will return with a brand-new LIVE episode on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, featuring special guest, Gilly Da Silva of Mending Hearts Retreat.
In the meantime, we encourage you to catch up on past episodes, which can be found at the link in our bio. Additionally, check out Gilly’s work by following along .
We appreciate your continued support of DDJF & our mission! Much love to our !
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Sara J. Cobb.
Sara J. Cobb is the founder of ‘My Grief Connection’, a dynamic hub of grief resources and a growing community dedicated to supporting those who are grieving.
Her passion for grief and mental health education stems from a blend of personal interests, strengths and transformative life experiences.
Sara's journey to connect fellow grievers with healing resources began after enduring her own devastating losses—the tragic deaths of her two older brothers, 43 years apart—one by a freak accident and the other by a murder-suicide.
Through sharing her story of living with sibling loss and trauma, Sara finds purpose in guiding others toward hope and healing.
She is a certified domestic violence treatment program facilitator and is pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling at Northwest Nazarene University.
Learn More About Sara & My Grief Connection:
Website: MyGriefConnection.org
Facebook: My Grief Connection
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YouTube: My Grief Connection
LinkedIn: Sara J. Cobb
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08/27/2024
🎙️ NEW LIVE EPISODE 🎙️
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 1 PM PST for a brand new LIVE episode of The Power of Love Show featuring special guest Sara J. Cobb.
Sara J. Cobb, founder of ‘My Grief Connection,’ has turned her personal tragedy into a mission to support others through grief and mental health education. After losing both of her older brothers, she now dedicates herself to guiding others through their grief and trauma, helping them find hope and healing.
To learn more about Sara and her impactful work in the grief space, be sure to follow and tune in for our conversation LIVE on YouTube/Facebook, or listen later as a podcast!
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Gabriela ‘Gaby’ Georges.
Gaby Georges is a multi-disciplinary artist, creative grief guide and founder of The Grief Cocoon.
Her work is inspired by her beloved mother, Samira, who died four months after her cancer diagnosis when Gaby was twenty years of age.
She supports people to creatively process, befriend, and transform their grief through creative writing, movement, rituals, and community connection.
Through The Grief Cocoon, Gabriela offers creative online workshops, a podcast, educational online content, a mobile community app and 1 to 1 support.
Learn More About Gaby & The Grief Cocoon:
Website: TheGriefCocoon.com
Facebook: The Grief Cocoon
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YouTube: The Grief Cocoon
Podcast: ‘The Grief Cocoon Podcast’ • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grief-cocoon-podcast/id1678465499
Learn More About DDJF:
Website: DDJF.org
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08/20/2024
🎙️LIVE TOMORROW🎙️
Join us on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1 PM PDT for a new LIVE episode of The Power of Love Show with special guest, Gabriela ‘Gaby’ Georges.
As the founder of The Grief Cocoon, Gaby Georges is a multi-disciplinary artist and creative grief guide, inspired by her mother, Samira. She empowers others to process and transform their grief through creativity and community, offering workshops, 1:1 support, and The Grief Cocoon Podcast.
Follow and tune in LIVE on Instagram/Facebook to discover more about Gaby’s impactful work in the grief space!
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Andrea Meyers.
Andrea is a stay-at-home mother to six children. In 2021, her fifth baby, daughter Terra, died shockingly and unexpectedly during labor at 38 weeks — which is considered a full term — and was delivered stillborn. Andrea struggled deeply with the death of her daughter and quickly realized how much grief and devastating loss impacted her life, particularly how society often minimizes baby loss. She found it hard to participate in her local community, and everyday tasks became challenging. She noticed how uncomfortable people became when she or her children mentioned Terra's death in conversation.
With a background as a preschool teacher and family advocate, Andrea knew that talking about grief was important for her and her living children, who were also grieving the loss of their sister. After a year of processing the grief and trauma of stillbirth, Andrea made connections through social media and began speaking with other mothers who had experienced similar losses, as well as with stillbirth prevention advocates. Through speaking out and writing online, she found a therapeutic outlet, which led to the idea of creating shirts and other items for the grieving, featuring popular phrases and sayings from the perspective of those experiencing grief.
The Grief Closet has served as a way to give back to the community and acknowledge others' grief, while also providing Andrea with an outlet for her own pain. It has been the one thing that has felt fulfilling since her daughter's death.
Learn More About Andrea & The Grief Closet:
Website: TheGriefCloset.com
Facebook: The Grief Closet
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Learn More About DDJF:
Website: DDJF.org
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08/14/2024
🎙️ Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 1 PM PST for an inspiring LIVE episode of The Power of Love Show featuring special guest, Andrea Meyers.
After losing her daughter, Terra, at full term in 2021, Andrea struggled deeply with her grief and the societal silence around baby loss. She found healing by connecting with other grieving mothers & stillborn advocates online and went on to create ‘The Grief Closet’ — a space offering therapeutic items that honor those experiencing loss. This endeavor has become her way of giving back while finding solace in her own journey.
Follow along and be sure to tune in LIVE on Instagram/Facebook to learn more about Andrea and the powerful work she is doing in the grief space!
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Letizia Perna.
Letizia Perna is a psychotherapist, clinical social worker and supervisor with nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in grief, loss and bereavement.
Currently, she is the Director of Services and Service Transformation at ‘Winston's Wish’, the first childhood bereavement charity in the UK, where her clinical leadership is helping to transform grief support for people under 25 in the digital space.
Letizia is a creative and compassionate clinician with a special interest in research, technology and innovation.
Learn More About Letizia & Winston’s Wish:
Website: WinstonsWish.org
Facebook: Winston’s Wish
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08/06/2024
🎙️ ATTENTION : Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 1PM PST for a LIVE episode of The Power of Love Show featuring special guest, Letizia Perna.
With nearly 20 years of expertise as a psychotherapist and clinical social worker, Letizia is revolutionizing grief support for young people at Winston’s Wish (). Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into her inspiring journey and the groundbreaking work she’s doing in the digital space.
Tune in LIVE on Instagram/Facebook and be part of the conversation!
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Kendra Rinaldi.
Kendra Rinaldi is an intuitive grief guide and the creator and host of the podcast "Grief, Gratitude and the Gray in Between". She has had powerful conversations with nearly 200 guests about their experiences with grief and the strategies that helped them.
Kendra herself has experienced grief in many forms, including relocations, career shifts, and the death of family members. These experiences led her to become an intuitive grief guide and facilitator.
She is originally from Colombia and moved to the United States right after high school. She found love and built a family with her husband, Carlos Andres, and they are now parents of two teenagers, Mateo and Mila.
After her mother's passing in 2016, Kendra started volunteering with a non-profit organization called Journey of Hope, helping families dealing with loss.
Around the same time, she started her journey as a coach, aiming to guide people who were feeling lost in the complicated world of emotions.
Learn More About Kendra:
Website: GriefGratitudeAndTheGrayInBetween.com
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Facebook & YouTube: Grief, Gratitude & The Gray In Between
Podcast: ‘Grief, Gratitude & The Gray In Between’
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-gratitude-the-gray-in-between/id1505266900
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4g42DY69T0uBhgiNEAYQ7o?si=V_fN64SPTP21ITtmo2kdPQ
Learn More About DDJF:
Website: DDJF.org
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07/30/2024
🎙️ Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1 PM PST for an inspiring LIVE episode of The Power of Love Show featuring the incredible Kendra Rinaldi.
Kendra Rinaldi, a compassionate grief coach and the creator & host of the “Grief, Gratitude and the Gray in Between” podcast, will share her profound insights on normalizing conversations around grief, supporting grieving family members and many other grief-related topics.
Tune in LIVE on Instagram/Facebook. Trust us, this is an episode you absolutely won’t want to miss!
07/24/2024
Attention : Please note that there will be no new episode of The Power of Love Show tomorrow. However, we will return with a brand-new LIVE episode next week on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, featuring special guest Kendra Rinaldi, Grief Coach and Host of the Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between Podcast.
In the meantime, we encourage you to catch up on past episodes, which can be found at the link in our bio. Additionally, check out Kendra’s podcast and follow along .
We appreciate your continued support of DDJF & our mission! Much love to our !
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest & author, Diane Nares.
Diane Nares’ book, ‘His Place at The Table: A Personal, Public, and Spiritual Love Story’, recounts the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard, experienced through their son Emilio's cancer diagnosis at just three years old. With raw honesty, Diane explores the depths of grief and the power of love and perseverance. The book serves as a beacon of hope for families facing similar challenges and honors Emilio’s legacy, illustrating how the couple’s strength and optimism helped them navigate profound loss.
Following Emilio's passing, Diane and Richard founded the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) in 2003. This non-profit provides critical support to families navigating childhood cancer, including vital services like "Ride with Emilio," which ensures no child misses life-saving treatments due to transportation barriers. Diane's dedication to supporting others continues to drive ENF's mission, offering hope and assistance to countless families today.
Learn more about Diane & the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF):
Website: ENFhope.org
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Book: ‘His Place at The Table: A Personal, Public, and Spiritual Love Story’ • https://a.co/d/b7mQrFf
Learn More About DDJF:
Website: DDJF.org
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Facebook: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation
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07/17/2024
🎙️GOING LIVE!🎙️ • Join us for an all-new LIVE episode of TODAY at 1PM PST as we welcome special guest, Dine Nares! • Diane is the author of ‘His Place at The Table: A Personal, Public, and Spiritual Love Story’ and the co-founder of the Emilio Nares Foundation • Be sure to tune in as you will not want to miss what is sure to be an inspiring conversation! • Learn more Diane’s work with ENF by following along 🤍
07/10/2024
Attention : There will be no new episode of The Power of Love Show tomorrow. We’ll be back with a brand-new LIVE episode next week: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 with special guest, Diane Nares. Until then, we encourage you to catch up on past episodes which can be found at the link in our bio.
Additionally, to foster an even stronger sense of community, please consider joining our DDJF private Facebook group. With over 550 members, it’s a supportive space dedicated to navigating grief, loss, hope and healing together.
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we continued our Mental Health Series by discussing an insightful article written by Christopher W.T. Miller, MD, for The Washington Post.
Read the Article: ‘What grief does to your brain, and how to cope with it’ • https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/08/grief-brain-healing-coping-strategies/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wp_main&crl8_id=4cc172a3-b36b-4a3c-9ef7-58c10028afab
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On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Kathy Wagner.
Kathy Wagner is the mother of three grown children, including her son Tristan who died from fentanyl poisoning in August 2017.
Since that time, Kathy has actively advocated for improved access
to quality addiction recovery services and was a peer support group facilitator for Healing Hearts Canada.
Her interviews have appeared on CBC’s The National, the Vancouver Sun and many local newspapers and radio shows.
Kathy has published personal essays in the New York Times and the Globe and Mail, and was awarded a position at the Banff Centre for the Arts summer writing retreat in 2019.
She is an experienced public speaker and has presented to large audiences at numerous conferences in a professional capacity.
Kathy’s wish is to bring hope to parents who are lost in the darkness of their child’s addiction or are struggling with a child’s drug-related death.
She currently lives in the Metro Vancouver area.
Kathy’s memoir, ‘Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction‘, is the powerful story of a mother’s struggle to save her son from addiction— and the strength and hope for change that she found in her grief.
Learn More About Kathy:
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Facebook: K Wagner Writes • https://www.facebook.com/kwagnerwrites?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Book: ‘Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction‘ • https://a.co/d/06ASyjKJ
Learn More About DDJF:
Website: DDJF.org
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06/24/2024
Join us LIVE this Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 1 PM PST on YouTube and Facebook for an inspiring episode of The Power of Love Show!
We’re honored to welcome Kathy Wagner, author of ‘Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction’, a powerful story of a mother’s struggle to save her son from addiction—and the strength and hope she found in her grief.
Don’t miss what is sure to be a compelling conversation with hosts TJ & Taj Jackson!
On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest & friend of Dee Dee Jackson Foundation, Mariella Arroba.
Mariella Arroba is the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at Calvary Hospital, bringing over 7 years of dedicated fundraising experience to her role.
With a strong academic background, Mariella holds an MBA, which has equipped her with strategic insight and leadership skills in the philanthropic sector.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mariella is passionate about giving back to the community through active volunteering.
Most recently, she served as a volunteer firefighter in Rocky Point, NY, demonstrating her commitment to public service and community safety.
Mariella's multifaceted expertise in fundraising, coupled with her hands-on approach to community engagement, underscores her dedication to making a positive impact both professionally and personally.
Learn More About Mariella:
Instagram:
Website: https://fund.calvaryhospital.org/ways-to-give/foundation-and-corporate-giving/
Learn More About DDJF:
Website: DDJF.org
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Facebook: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation
LinkedIn: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation
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06/19/2024
Join us LIVE tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 1PM PST on YouTube and Facebook for an inspiring episode of The Power of Love Show! 🎙️ We’re thrilled to welcome Mariella Arroba, Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at Calvary Hospital and a dear friend of DDJF.
Mariella will be sharing insights into her impactful work, discussing DDJF’s collaboration with Calvary Hospital and highlighting the importance of community service.
Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a powerful conversation with hosts TJ & Taj Jackson!
06/06/2024
🎉 to our unforgettable 2023 “Dinner for a Cause” event, where we had the honor of hosting the ever-inspiring Amelia Green! 🌟
We are the Dee Dee Jackson Foundation (DDJF), dedicated to supporting those experiencing grief through various initiatives including our “Music Heals” therapy programs and “Dinner for a Cause” events, to name a few. 🎶✨ Events such as our annual Halloween party and charity celebrity softball game help us raise the necessary funds to keep these initiatives going. Donations also help fund these vital programs. 🎃⚾️
Founded by Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson in honor of their late mother, Delores “Dee Dee” Jackson, DDJF is committed to making a positive impact.
Swipe through to see some highlights from our Music Heals therapy program, charity celebrity softball games and Halloween events over the years. You will also notice our esteemed Board of Directors and Honorary Board members pictured, all completely volunteer-based, who make it all possible. Join us in making a difference! 💙
Join us Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1 PM PST for the launch of our multi-part Mental Health Series!
We’re kicking off with a special episode of The Power of Love Show featuring DDJF Honorary Board Member, Brenda Mejia.
Brenda is joining us to share her experience of surviving a car accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how she managed to grow despite enduring this trauma.
Her message is clear: ‘You are not alone in your healing journey, whatever it is you may be healing from’.
Learn More About Brenda:
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Website: DDJF.org/brenda-mejia.html
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