Empowering Widows

EMPOWERING WIDOWS

Advocacy with Bulldog Tenacity

The LEAWs Initiative

Uniting Marine Widows, Advocating for Justice

Empowerment Through Unity

The mission of Lеjеunе Empowеrеd Advocacy for Widows (LEAWs) is to offer stеadfast support to military widows who have tragically lost their husbands duе to toxic watеr contamination at Camp Lеjеunе and othеr military basеs. Thе organization is committеd to bringing togеthеr thеsе bravе womеn, drawing inspiration from thе English bulldog’s symbolic rеprеsеntation of couragе and tеnacity. LEAWs works tirеlеssly to advocatе for justicе, еmpowеrmеnt, and thе rightful bеnеfits of thеsе widows, aiming to bе a rеsolutе forcе in thеir journеy towards hеaling and rеcognition.

Our Mission

Our values

Empathy Sparks. Courage Ignites. Unity Soars.

Compassion

We approach every interaction with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges faced by each individual.

Courage

We embody the spirit of the English bulldog, demonstrating unwavering determination in the pursuit of justice.

Unity

We believe in the power of community and the strength that comes from standing together in support of a shared cause.

Advocacy

We are committed to being vocal champions for the rights and well-being of military widows affected by toxic water poisoning.

Empowerment

We provide the tools, resources, and support needed for each widow to reclaim their strength, purpose and to be heard.

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LATEST ARTICLES

Together we make all the difference

LEAWS Widows Take Their Fight for Camp Lejeune Justice to Capitol Hill

In June 2026, LEAWS widows joined veterans and families on Capitol Hill, where national VFW representatives expressed solidarity and LEAWS delivered a petition supported by more than 1,000 people.

International Women’s Month Brunch

International Women's Day Brunch - Jacksonville Florida [...]

The Caring for Survivors Act & Love Lives On Act

Widows across the nation are calling on Congress to act. The Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 and the Love Lives On Act would bring long-overdue fairness to surviving spouses — but they won’t pass without our voices. It’s time to stand together and make sure widows are seen, heard, and supported.