OUR STORY

The ABL Foundation represents the fervent, industrious, loving, and giving spirit of its namesake, Azal Benne’ Lockett. The foundation was created in his honor after his tragic departure from this life in December 2020.

His unexpected and sudden departure left his family and countless others grieving, and mourning as they met the challenge of healing, having hope, and holding their hearts together as they adjusted to life without Azal’s physical presence.

A servant, loving, passionate, and giving are a few words that describe Azal. As the ABL Foundation reaches out to assist families during their grieving, we are honored that his living legacy will touch countless lives.

Not pictured: Veniece Session, Paulette Boggs, Angel Morel Brown, Steven Durant, Edwina Patterson

OUR MISSION

To provide quality & effective coordination of services, including

  • Counseling Referrals.

  • Economic Resources & Training to those who are experiencing loss and trauma.

  • We exist to help people heal, offer hope, and hold hearts during the grief and healing process.

PERMISSION SERIES

MAKE A DONATION

The ABL Foundation is working to ensure that overcoming the grief associated with a loss is not undertaken without vital support.

Your financial support will help to grow the mission of ABL, providing a safe space where healing can happen. Peer support and education will be possible because of your kindness.

You can help us provide the dynamic tools to assist those impacted by grief and loss. Your support is crucial to our efforts to solve the problem. ‘

Thank you in advance for your contribution, your donation will go toward- grief counseling, emotional support, and educational training.

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THANK YOU

We’d like to thank you for your continuous support.

Testimonials

They say laughter is the best medicine! That’s just what the doctor ordered! Permission to Laugh was an amazing event that touched me and my sisters. It’s been 25 years to almost the day that we lost our mother 11/5/98 and the event brought tears, memories and laughter. I’ve been struggling with grieving the old me as I enter this new phase in my life. It’s both exciting and terrifying. Self-doubt and even a little imposter syndrome can creep in but a complete stranger said to me you’re more than enough without knowing me or my story.

- Dr. Alicia Shelby