Our Story

Nicholas Gibbons, who is the namesake of the organization, is an example of a man who lost his life due to suicide after a divorce. Mr. Gibbons was a successful dentist until he suffered a crippling neurological injury. Although he did regain his ability to walk, he developed a tremor in his hands that made him unable to continue his dentistry practice. His wife filed for divorce after his injury and kicked him out of their house. Without an income, Mr. Gibbons lived with friends and relatives for a time. And without competent legal counsel in the divorce, due to his lack of income to pay for such representation, Mr. Gibbons lost custody of his children and was ordered to pay alimony and child support based on his income prior to his injury. Following the loss of his job, his wife, his children, his home, and his dignity, Mr. Gibbons sought assistance from church and community organizations. But he did not know where to find that assistance, and his individual efforts to get help from such organizations were unsuccessful. Mr. Gibbons felt without hope. He ended his own life in late 2021.