As part of our commitment to equitable grief care, The Black Grief Task Force is a collective impact initiative for healing, advocacy, and systems change. We unite lived-experience leaders, community partners, and professionals to confront disparities in grief care and ensure Black families receive culturally grounded, compassionate, and equitable support. Through focus groups, community listening, […]
Healing Circles Provide a Safe Space For Hope and Healing Family Healing Circles bring together Black and Brown grieving mothers and their families (ages 4+) navigating the death-loss of a child. These gatherings offer a safe and compassionate space to heal together through: Gentle reflection and open conversation Creative and expressive activities Connection with others […]
Healing Circles Provide a Safe Space For Hope and Healing Family Healing Circles bring together Black and Brown grieving mothers and their families (ages 4+) navigating the death-loss of a child. These gatherings offer a safe and compassionate space to heal together through: Gentle reflection and open conversation Creative and expressive activities Connection with others […]
Aaron Clark is the case manager at Adam’s Purpose. He holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Truman State University and a Master’s In Social Work at University of Denver. He has supported Adam’s Purpose as a volunteer since 2023 and been part of the staff team since April 2025. Before coming to Adam’s Purpose, he served professionally in various support roles for mental health, substance use, housing, and food bank support. He believes in the power of community to create healing spaces and is always glad to use his skills to connect and empower people.
Aaron has several years of experience as an in-home case manager and has a diverse skill set that allows him to connect with people no matter where they come from. His training in mental health, substance use, securing basic needs, and navigating agencies allows him to support others with confidence and care. Offering more than just help, he believes in check-ins, storytelling, and understanding the full spectrum of what someone needs to heal through trauma.
In addition to his case management work, Aaron helps coordinate AP volunteers and builds curriculum for children’s programming at the monthly healing circles. He brings play, crafts, and conversation into the space to create a dynamic healing environment for children to process and express themselves. Aaron brings joy, humor, sincerity, and fun everywhere he goes, and believes everyone has something valuable to share.
Brandee Williams serves as the Program Manager for Adam’s Purpose, supporting the organization’s mission to provide culturally responsive grief and mental health care. With a background in community engagement, program administration, and visual storytelling, she oversees program implementation, peer support coordination, and logistical operations to ensure healing programs run smoothly. As a bereaved mother and widow, Brandee’s lived experience with grief fuels her passion for advocacy, allowing her to connect deeply with the families Adam’s Purpose serves. She is committed to uplifting the organization’s core values of compassion, collaboration, and community healing.
Beyond program management, Brandee plays a vital role in branding, marketing, and visual design for Adam’s Purpose. She develops creative content, strengthens digital presence, and crafts compelling messaging that amplifies the organization’s mission, ensuring accessibility and engagement for those seeking support.
In addition to her nonprofit work, Brandee is also known as Bree DuVal—an independent artist whose music serves as a bridge between healing and self-expression. Through her artistry, she transforms pain into power, using her voice to uplift and inspire. Her music blends soul, faith, and personal growth, offering listeners a form of music therapy that aligns deeply with her mission at Adam’s Purpose.
Brandee’s ability to merge creative storytelling with community work makes her an integral force in both spaces. Whether through storytelling, strategic branding or soulful music, her mission remains the same—to cultivate healing, resilience, and meaningful connection.
