Welcome to One Common Bond - Helping with Grief and Loss
Vision Statement: Providing immediate and long-term support to those affected by sudden loss.
Tax ID: 30-0989234
Easy, convenient, and FREE suicide prevention Training
Learning suicide prevention couldn't be easier!
Would you know what to do if someone was thinking of suicide? Allow us to teach you.
The 4R Gatekeeper suicide prevention training is now offered online. You can learn at your own pace and within your own schedule. This is a small investment to learn skills that could save a life.
There are two versions of the training. One is for military family members and the other is for the general public. Do not delay. Register today!
Instead of flowers - Send a long-lasting Grief Care Package
$0.00
($8.27 shipping)
Flowers often die a week after you send them. This is a great alternative gift that will help for years to come.
If you had a sudden loss, you may not know how to process the feelings you are having. This package helps you understand grief and will help you find your new norm.
You will receive:
- A book on grief support
- A writing journal
- Signature OCB writing pen
- Custom carrying pouch
- Special gift
Request this for yourself or send this as a gift to someone with a loss.
Grief Treasure Box
$50.00
($0.00 shipping)
This finely crafted wooden and leather box contains the leading book on grief, a journal, pens, and an inspirational card. The recipient of this gift is encouraged to write out their special memories and keep them in the box as a life-long treasure.
If you want us to send the box to a specific person, just include the name and address in your purchase order and we will send it on your behalf.
Our "WHY"
We Understand Grief
One Common Bond was founded by Ms. Kimberly (Franco) Gilbert. She was an Army Soldier serving her 22nd year of service when she lost her brother to suicide. She was not prepared for his death and in an instant, her life was changed forever.
Over the course of the days and months after losing her brother, she was in position to help other families through the pain of losing a loved one to suicide. Kimberly immediately realized that what she learned through the loss of her brother allowed her to be of help to others who were faced with sudden loss.
Kimberly retired early in order to pursue work in the field of suicide prevention full-time. Her faith helped her during this time, and she held to the words in Genesis 50:20 about how God can turn what is meant to harm us into something good that helps others.
She founded One Common Bond as a means to connect those with like loss so they could work on their grief journey together.
Book Kimberly as your keynote speaker
Master Lemonade Maker!
Kimberly is a dynamic and powerful speaker with a message of hope and perseverance. She lives by the adage that when life gives you lemons - you make lemonade. A proven Master Lemonade Maker, Kimberly will inspire everyone at your event and give them the tools to bounce through adversity - not break from it.
Listen to one of her Podcast interviews:
Friends of Zayne Adams
FOZA Podcast - Suicide Prevention and Postvention - Kimberly Franco - YouTube
Head Space and Timing
HST120 Kimberly Franco - One Common Bond - Head Space and Timing Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Former Fort Bragg soldier helps victims' families manage grief (wral.com)
Hold on to Hope, Fayetteville, NC: https://youtu.be/QOxnwyElhLo
Podcast: The Best of Good Morning Fayetteville, with Gilbert Baez
FOR BOOKINGS:
Email: admin@1commonbond.org
Subject: Speaker sheet
The Trainer of Trainers
Testimonials: "When Kim speaks, I just WANT to listen." Captain Mahamadu, Kenyan Armed Forces
"I'm not one to give compliments but if you want to make suicide prevention training better for the Army, ask Ms. Franco to teach all of the classes." Army, Lieutenant Colonel
"Just what we needed to hear for our church congregation! Thank you." Minister Hall, Greater Galilee.
Schedule a 4-hour suicide intervention class today - it may be one of the wisest investments you will ever make.
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