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One Common Bond
One Common Bond

Welcome to One Common Bond - Helping with Grief and Loss

Welcome to One Common Bond - Helping with Grief and Loss Welcome to One Common Bond - Helping with Grief and Loss 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


Welcome to One Common Bond - Helping with Grief and Loss

Welcome to One Common Bond - Helping with Grief and Loss Welcome to One Common Bond - Helping with Grief and Loss 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


Our Work

This is how we serve!

MISSION STATEMENT: One Common Bond provides grief support to those affected by loss to ensure no one feels alone during their time of grief. We support total body health and encourage physical, social, spiritual, and emotional fitness understanding they promote optimal mental health. 


OUR SERVICES: Free online suicide prevention training. Free grief support packages. Free support group meeting space for local non-profit use. Free Resilience Skills Training for the community. 

Faith-Based Suicide Prevention Training

There has never been a time when the world needed the church more than it does now. Suicide loss impacts all ages, races, social classes, and even religions. Suicidal behaviors cannot simply be "prayed away". It is time for the church to be trained on their role in preventing suicides. 

Host a class for your church and community! 

About Our Fundraiser

We lose 1 person every 11 minutes to suicide in the United States. One Common Bond has the mission of educating communities nationwide on suicide intervention/prevention skills as well as helping families and communities heal after suicide loss. A price tag should not be a barrier to seeking help for either of those needs. This fundraiser will help One Common Bond provide their services FREE of charge. 

2025 Annual Fundraiser - bowling event!

ABOUT THE EVENT

ABOUT THE EVENT

ABOUT THE EVENT

Who will win this battle for bragging rights of Stigma Strikers! 

The two teams are the Stars and the Stripes. The Stars are led by Fayetteville's own - Kendra Danzer, World Record Holder and Strong Woman! Her team has a few NFL visitors including Superbowl Winners. The Stripes team is full of our Military and First Responders. 

In the end, we all win - BUT only one team will leave with bragging rights! 

Buy your tickets today!

INDIVIDUALS

ABOUT THE EVENT

ABOUT THE EVENT

We would like to continue providing many of our service free of charge. Our annual fundraiser helps us accomplish that goal. 

This event is open to all ages. Invite your neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family! 

Together we will Strike Out Stigma! 

Our resource tables will showcase the many ways to promote mental, physical, and emotional stability.  

Purchase your ticket below. 

BUSINESS OWNERS

ABOUT THE EVENT

BUSINESS OWNERS

Be a local leader in supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention. There are many tiers of sponsorship available for the event. 

$5,000 Event Sponsor (1 available)

$3,000 Meal Sponsor (1 available)

$1,000 Resources Sponsor (3 available)

$500 Lane Sponsor (24 available)

$50.00 Hotshot Sponsor (32 available)

$50.00 Ball Return Sponsor (12 available)


We are a 501(c)(3) organization. Your investment will impact the lives of many!

Tax-deductible receipts will be emailed to you.

sponsorships and tickets

Main Event Sponsor

Main Event Sponsor

Main Event Sponsor

$5,000

An event of this caliber needs a lot of preparation. The main event sponsor helps us secure the venue and get high quality VIPs to join in the event. As the main event sponsor, you will get a tax--deductible receipt and receive: 

Name/logo on website, outdoor televisions, flyers and all lanes, honorable mention during event, ten entr

$5,000

An event of this caliber needs a lot of preparation. The main event sponsor helps us secure the venue and get high quality VIPs to join in the event. As the main event sponsor, you will get a tax--deductible receipt and receive: 

Name/logo on website, outdoor televisions, flyers and all lanes, honorable mention during event, ten entry passes, early Meet & Greet with Stars and Stripes VIPs, business name on commemorative calendar dated through December 2026, and an autographed plaque from VIPs. 

Click here to be the Main Event Sponsor

Meal Sponsor

Main Event Sponsor

Main Event Sponsor

$3,000

We would like to provide lunches for all of the participants of the event. Your donation would cover a small lunch and refreshments. 

You will receive a tax-deductible receipt and: 

Name/logo on rolling screens, flyer, and all tables throughout the bowling alley, honorable mention when food is served, name/logo on water bottles, an au

$3,000

We would like to provide lunches for all of the participants of the event. Your donation would cover a small lunch and refreshments. 

You will receive a tax-deductible receipt and: 

Name/logo on rolling screens, flyer, and all tables throughout the bowling alley, honorable mention when food is served, name/logo on water bottles, an autographed memento from all VIPs, a certificate of appreciation, and four entry passes. 

Click to be Meal Sponsor

Resources Sponsor

Main Event Sponsor

Resources Sponsor

$1,000

It is important to have the mental health resources easily accessible. Each participant of the Stars vs. Stripes event will receive items marketed with contact information for community mental health partners, tools for minimizing stress, and emergency contact information. 

Your sponsorship will cover the resource materials for 250 g

$1,000

It is important to have the mental health resources easily accessible. Each participant of the Stars vs. Stripes event will receive items marketed with contact information for community mental health partners, tools for minimizing stress, and emergency contact information. 

Your sponsorship will cover the resource materials for 250 guests. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt and: 

Name/logo on flyer, website, a certificate of appreciation, and an honorable mention in the closing remarks 

Click to Sponsor

Lane Sponsor

Ball Return Sponsor

Resources Sponsor

$500.00

Sponsor a bowling lane. Receive a certificate of appreciation, your name/logo on your dedicated lane screens, flyers, and promotional items. Receive 3 entry passes for bowling. Pays for two youth to play at the event free of charge. Tax deductible for the donation amount minus benefits received by the sponsor. 

Sponsor

Ball Return Sponsor

Ball Return Sponsor

Ball Return Sponsor

$50.00

You can customize the ball return to highlight your organization, business, or a loved one. 

There are only 12 spots available. 


Sponsor

Hotshot Sponsor

Ball Return Sponsor

Ball Return Sponsor

$50.00

This special sponsorship provides entry for a youth participant to bowl, receive a free gift bag, and a commemorative autograph booklet. 

Sponsor

Individual Bowling Ticket

Individual Bowling Ticket

Individual Bowling Ticket

$25.00

Hurry up to get your ticket to bowl in the inaugural fundraising event. Your ticket secures a slot on the team of your choice. First come, first serve. Select to bowl with either the Stars or the Stripes. You can show your support AND have a fun time. 

Shoe rental, non-alcoholic beverages, and commemorative gift included with ticket. 

Individual Ticket

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!

Click here to sign up

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Instead of flowers - Send a long-lasting Grief Care Package

$0.00

($8.27 shipping)

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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)

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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 tear ducts are the overflow valve for a heart filled with love.


Kimberly Franco

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. 


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    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 

     June 23, 2025 -- KIMBERLY GILBERT (FRANCO)_Strike Out Stigma Bowling Event - The Best Of Good Morning Fayetteville - Omny.fm 


    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.


    Executive workshops

    Conferences

    Break out groups

    Document Center

    You may have had questions about different topics on grief and support. We have included a few commonly requested documents. 


    If you would like to schedule a training event please review our OCB training list. 

    Managers guide to postvention (pdf)Download
    Suicide ultimate sin or not (pdf)Download
    Grief in the Workplace (pdf)Download
    sesame street connect after grief (pdf)Download
    write-to-reflect-worksheet (pdf)Download
    Survivors (pdf)Download
    OCB Class List (pdf)Download
    Speaker Sheet Kimberly Franco (pdf)Download
    Here are a few resources for support (pdf)Download
    After a Suicide (pdf)Download
    2022 IMPACT STATEMENT (pdf)Download

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    We strive to give the best to those we serve. If you have received one of our packages, we would to know how it impacted you. 


    If you would like to submit a name for our greeting card list, please submit their name, address, anniversary date of the loss, and loss type. We will send cards on significant dates, free of charge. 

    One Common Bond

    2025 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304, United States

    C: 706-304-7276

    Support

    Nationwide assistance with grief materials.

    Suicide intervention training. 

    Grief recovery workshops.

    Postvention Support/Response

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