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The Other Side of Child Loss
Child loss changes everything. On the other side of unimaginable grief, families continue learning how to carry love, memory, faith, and purpose forward. This message is part of our ongoing journey through A New Dawn Bereavement Resource Network. We share honestly because no grieving parent should have to walk this path alone. If this speaks to you, please share it with someone who may need support, compassion, or a reminder that they are not alone. https://www.tiktok.com/@an
Olivia Fields
5 days ago1 min read


When Grief Changes Everything: Olivia Fields Featured on Highlight Your Healing
When Grief Changes Everything Olivia Fields was featured on Highlight Your Healing with Shannon Roane in a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, grief, healing, and purpose. In this 52-minute episode, Olivia shares her journey through trauma, addiction, abuse, and the devastating loss of her 18-year-old son, Sha’don Gordon. She also discusses Desire to Inspire Community Outreach, A New Dawn Bereavement Resource Network, and Sha'don's Law. Listen to the Episode Apple
Olivia Fields
6 days ago1 min read
Vote for Desire to Inspire in the 2026 Best of Georgia Awards
Desire to Inspire Community Outreach, Inc. has officially been placed on the ballot for the 2026 Best of Georgia Awards in the Charitable Organizations category. This nomination belongs to our entire community. Since beginning as a grassroots movement in 2009 and establishing our 501(c)(3) in 2016, we have served as a beacon of hope through Selfless Serving Saturdays, Creative Community Clean-ups, the Real L.O.V.E. women's empowerment group, and Youth Holiday and Seasonal Ini
Olivia Fields
6 days ago1 min read
A New Dawn: A Bereavement Resource Network for Grieving Parents
Following the tragic loss of Olivia Fields' 18-year-old son, Sha’don Gordon, Desire to Inspire launched A New Dawn Bereavement Resource Network. A New Dawn exists so no grieving parent has to walk the silent path of child loss alone. This is an active, daily journey of finding ways to transmute raw pain into purpose while building compassion, connection, and support for families navigating grief. Learn more about the mission and resources at https://a-new-dawn-support.freedom
Olivia Fields
6 days ago1 min read


Sha’don’s Law: Protecting Young Workers in Georgia
In January 2027, Georgia House Representative Kim Schofield is scheduled to introduce Sha'don's Law, LC 52 1131, legislation created to help protect young workers from workplace injuries. The full draft of LC 52-1131 is available on the petition page. This effort grew from the tragic loss of Sha’don Gordon and from a commitment to turn grief into meaningful protection for Georgia families. You can support the movement by signing the petition at https://change.org/justiceforSh
Olivia Fields
6 days ago1 min read


"Shining for Sha'don"
We walked with the Atlanta Foundation for Suicide Prevention with other survivors of suicide loss. We miss our beloved Sha'don. Please keep the family and friends lifted during this time of justice for him. We thank you
Olivia Fields
Nov 3, 20251 min read
Olivia Fields
Jan 26, 20230 min read


Unity in the Community - Holiday Event
DTI Ministries Inc in collaboration with with several community outreach groups were able to provide more the 500 families with free...
Olivia Fields
Dec 20, 20201 min read


Selfless Serving Saturdays 3-7-2020
Our community outreach was able to touch many lives and provide free food, clothing, toiletries and resource referrals to those in need...
Olivia Fields
Mar 10, 20201 min read


Olivia Fields
Feb 28, 20200 min read


4th Annual Holiday Youth Event
Grateful to host our 4th Annual Holiday Youth Event in the Ellington Community. Thankful to all donors, volunteers and parents for...
Olivia Fields
Dec 7, 20191 min read


Selfless Serving Saturdayy Community Outreach Collaboration
Serving with our wonderful volunteers including Operation Give A Smile and Arabia Mountain High Schools HOSA Students in Decatur,...
Olivia Fields
Nov 26, 20191 min read


Congrats to our raffle winners Mr. T and Jalencia !!!
Thank you to everyone who participated! We were able to raise $500 during our 1st Annual Fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit those in need...
Olivia Fields
Nov 18, 20191 min read


Selfless Serving Saturday Community Outreach
We would like to thank all those who contributed and collaborated on this Selfless Serving Saturday community outreach! A huge thanks to...
Olivia Fields
Sep 21, 20191 min read


Annual Artist's Rock the MIC Clothing Drive hosted by International Recording Artist Butta B-Rocka
We are grateful to be this year's recipient of the clothing drive. Many awesome artists came out to support!
Olivia Fields
Mar 29, 20181 min read


2018 Artist Rock the MIC Donation Recipients
We are very grateful to have been selected to be the recipients of "Artist Rock The Mic" Annual Clothing Drive! Come out to show your...
Olivia Fields
Mar 12, 20181 min read


Selfless Serving Saturdays
We were very grateful to have students from Arabia Mountain High School "HOSA Club" along with Spelman College "Sisters Keeping It Real...
Olivia Fields
Feb 24, 20181 min read


Olivia Fields
Jan 20, 20180 min read


DTI Ministries 2017 2nd Annual Holiday Youth Event
This year we welcomed Hanukkah and Kwanzaa guest presenters during our themed Multi-Culture Holiday Event. Our youth presented a skit...
Olivia Fields
Dec 16, 20171 min read


Summer Meals Summer Fun 1st Annual Free Lunch Program
Desire to Inspire Ministries in collaboration with USDA, BOLD Ministries, KCNB (Keeping Covington Newton Beautiful) and a host of awesome...
Olivia Fields
Jul 22, 20171 min read
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