For Every Parent Who Has Loved and Lost.
"Because grief doesn't end — but it doesn't have to be carried alone."
Keep On Living Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping bereaved parents find a reason — and a way — to keep on living after the unimaginable loss of a child.
Ramere Johnson Sr.Forever in our hearts · February 2017
Keep On Living Foundation was born from the deepest kind of love — and the deepest kind of loss. In February 2017, we lost our son Ramere at just 22 years old. He was full of life, full of promise, and full of the kind of spirit that stays with you long after a person is gone.
Nobody prepares you for that call. Nobody prepares you for the silence that follows. And nobody tells you that the grief of losing a child doesn't follow a timeline, doesn't respond to "I'm sorry," and doesn't simply fade with time.
What we know — because we lived it — is that the pain of losing a child can consume everything around it. Relationships. Purpose. The will to get up in the morning. We almost lost each other in that grief. And we know we are not alone in that.
Ramere's legacy lives in every parent we reach, every healing circle we hold, every small act of care we provide to a mother or father who is learning — one day at a time — how to keep on living.
"The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest mud. Out of the darkest seasons of grief, something beautiful can still grow — and you don't have to grow it alone."
Helping Bereaved Parents Feel Seen, Supported & Loved
Keep On Living Foundation exists to walk alongside parents in their grief — providing community, comfort, and care during the darkest chapter of their lives.
Community
No parent should grieve alone. We create safe spaces where bereaved parents can share, be heard, and find strength in one another.
Healing
We believe healing is possible — not the kind that erases the pain, but the kind that helps you carry it and still find moments of joy.
Care
Through donated services and acts of kindness, we show grieving parents that they are still worthy of being cared for and celebrated.
Real Support for Real Pain
We know that grief looks different for everyone. Our programs and donated services are designed to meet parents where they are — with no expectations, no timelines, and no judgment.
Monthly Healing Circles
Group sessions where bereaved parents come together in a safe, guided space to share their stories and support one another.
Individual Healing Sessions
One-on-one sessions for parents who need personalized support, guidance, and a space to process their grief privately.
Spa Days & Massages
Donated spa experiences and massage sessions — because grieving parents deserve to feel cared for in body as well as spirit.
Dinner Vouchers
Donated dining experiences that give parents a moment of normalcy, warmth, and something to look forward to.
Donated Services
We partner with businesses and individuals to provide a range of donated services — all focused on helping parents feel seen and valued.
Community & Connection
Events, gatherings, and ongoing community programs that remind parents they are never alone on this journey.
Monthly Healing Circles
At the heart of Keep On Living Foundation are our monthly healing circles — intimate, guided gatherings designed to give bereaved parents a space to breathe, speak, and be heard without judgment or expectation.
We offer both group and individual formats because we know grief is not one-size-fits-all. Some parents find strength in community. Others need a quieter, more personal space first. We honor both.
Group Healing Circles
Monthly gatherings where bereaved parents come together, share their stories, and find comfort in the presence of others who truly understand.
Individual Healing Sessions
Private one-on-one sessions for parents who need personalized support. A dedicated space to process grief at your own pace.
Keep On Living Foundation
A nonprofit organization founded by Charlisha and Davone King Johnson in honor of their son Ramere — dedicated to helping bereaved parents find a way to keep on living.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone.
Whether you are a bereaved parent seeking support, a business that wants to donate services, or someone who simply wants to help — there is a place for you in the Keep On Living community.
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