ABOUT EVERYDAY SOLACE
Everyday Solace strengthens families and empowers communities to grow from loss and adversity.
Everyday Solace Founder
My name is Shinita Kimbrough-Reddick
Shinita Kimbrough-Reddick was instructing “Seniors and Technology” classes at a public library in Jacksonville, FL, as well as working with the Duval County Public Schools during the early-2010s. Sadly, her mother passed away after a lengthy illness leaving her with a lot of complicated emotions. Not giving herself plenty of time to grieve and process her feelings, she experienced prolonged feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Eventually, Shinita discovered steps she could take to better cope with her new situation, ease the stress and mental anguish that often accompany the loss of a loved one, and find a way to navigate this challenging new journey.
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In 2019, three years after her mother’s death, Shinita formed Everyday Solace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with its grief support mission to provide online support around the clock and allow individuals who may feel isolated, stigmatized, or unable to attend in-person meetings an opportunity to reach outside their immediate communities for help. That same year, Shinita published a grief book called Brokenhearted Disciple: Confessions for Overcoming. She also used the traumatic loss of her mother as a catalyst to educate and spread awareness of mental health within her community.
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Everyday Solace online resources build resilience in individuals, strengthens families, and empowers communities to grow from loss and adversity.
Executive Director
My name is Rev. Dr. Belay Reddick
Rev. Dr. Belay Reddick, Executive Director for Everyday Solace Foundation, holds both a Doctor of Divinity and a Doctor of Humane Letters. He has worked in pastoral care ministry for nearly 40 years, and has extensive experience advocating for open mental health dialogue. More than a decade of Dr. Reddick's experience has been caring for individuals in a jail and prison setting before, during, and after the loss of a loved one. His path to becoming an ordained minister was driven by a lifelong dedication to service and a desire to help people heal from loss.
A strong mental health advocate, Dr. Reddick is a member of NAMI Dallas Southern Sector. He is also a certified NAMI Family-to-Family teacher, and NAMI Sharing Hope facilitator.
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Dr. Reddick is an animal lover and enjoys spending time with his one year old Shih Tzu, cooking for his wife, and exploring new places.
