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THE GABRIEL RISSMAN LOVE FUND
About The Gabriel Rissman LOVE Fund
The LOVE Fund was created in honor of Gabriel ("Gabe") Rissman, who passed away in December of 2021 at the age of 21. For Gabe, family, friends and community meant everything. A close friend of his conveyed how Gabe had a gift for bringing people together from all areas of his life. He also had a uniquely close and special bond with each of his sisters, Ariel and Bella.
This fund was created to honor Gabe and his natural ability to truly see someone in their struggle and to show up with selfless, unwavering support.
In that spirit, the Gabriel Rissman LOVE Fund will help cover travel expenses for family members or friends who need to be there--physically and emotionally--for a child who is struggling. It will also support other forms of connection, such as sending care packages or coordinating wellness checks.
At its heart, the fund reflects what Gabe embodied so effortlessly: showing up with love, fostering connection, and making sure no one feels alone. It exists to extend that same support to those in our LITT community who are struggling.
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You can make a donation here or request funds for a family in need here.
Gabe had an infectious spirit and a remarkable ability to make those around him feel seen, heard, and loved. Friends and even acquaintances remember his extraordinary kindness, quick wit, deep empathy and immeasurable sweetness. He was a gifted tennis player who also loved playing the piano, often singing along (though not always in key!). Gabe was often described by his loved ones as having "a heart of gold." He was a quiet role model who inspired by example. We miss and love him endlessly.
"Addiction is a family disease; love is the strongest force in the world, and when it comes to addiction, it becomes a powerful agent of healing.” - Project Courage
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With love,
Ariel Rissman
Gabe's Sister & Member of LITT Sibling Grief Group
Request Grant Assistance
Please fill out the brief inquiry to request grant assistance. Gifts must be paid directly to provider and the Love Fund cannot make payments directly to individuals.
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All assistance must align with LITT’s mission of supporting individuals and families suffering the collateral damage of addiction. LITT will consider grants to support travel expenses and other forms of support necessary, including, but not limited to, emotional support programs, care packages, wellness checks, family visits, and family therapy for individuals and families working toward recovery.
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Decisions are made in a timely fashion. Gifts will be made only to the extent that the fund balance permits.
Donate to the Gabriel Rissman LOVE Fund
Addiction is a costly disease - mentally, physically and emotionally. Your donation allows LITT to assist families with healing, individually and as a family, from this disease.