Please Contribute To Brooke’s Hope

By Steve Atkinson 

Brooke Avelar loved helping others. I remember when she wanted to come with me to help work at Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen  in Taunton Massachusetts when I was working there. She was always willing to help people who were struggling when she was struggling herself. Brooke struggled with addiction and lost her life on December 13, 2025. She was only 26 years old. Her sister, Brittany, started Brooke’s Hope to raise awareness for people who are struggling and to keep them warm this winter. You can donate to the GoFundMe and follow the Facebook page. The support would definitely be appreciated, and Brooke would appreciate it too.

Brooke would Appreciate The Support

Brooke was smart, goal-driven, and loved creative writing. She loved jamming in the car. Every time I play RGF Island, I hear her voice singing the beginning of the song in my head. The car rides are what I miss the most. I was the type of friend to Brooke that, anytime she called or texted me, I would come through. And I would do anything for her to do that again, even though I hadn’t spoken to her for a few years. I was always there to help her or come through for her, and writing this article as a tribute, asking people to donate to Brooke’s Hope, is just another part of that.

I remember back in the day Brooke encouraging me to write because she loved creative writing, and I’m sure she still did, even though we lost contact. She lived an hour away from her family and me when she died, but if I had gotten a call, whether that be from a private number and it was her, I would come through. I found some old text messages from back in the day, and Brooke thought I should be a social worker because of our conversations that would help her with whatever she was dealing with.

Brooke’s Hope will help people who are struggling know they aren’t alone and that someone is always willing to listen or lend a helping hand. She would love that her sister, Brittany, is doing this to keep her memory alive and help people.

From the Brooke’s Hope Facebook page, her sister Brittany wrote

Welcome to Brooke’s Hope 🤍

I created this page in loving memory of my sister, Brooke Olivia Avelar, who passed away on December 13, 2025. As the first anniversary approaches, I want to honor her by offering kindness and support to others facing addiction. Our first project is putting together care packages with warm clothing, toiletries, and everyday essentials. We’re starting small, with the hope of continuing to help throughout the year. We’re collecting NEW socks, winter hats, gloves, hand warmers, and unopened travel-size toiletries. If you’d like to donate supplies, please message this page so we can coordinate. Following and sharing also helps us reach more people. Brooke was loved, and I want that love to keep reaching others. Everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and hope. 🤍

Here is the link to the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/19oViDSC8G/

The link to the Amazon Wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2C2CUMIHME0Q1?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_RRAZV3Y317A71KFF31T2&language=en-US&fbclid=IwdGRjcAVh6qpjbGNrBWHqmWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEfA8XlhfuKKlozkDRJeUUjO8T-thbuwTiqbkpNJ4cNCN5PDJWFxuh_0_R5vzQ_aem_LgI_1FwuxkwrcKAvQ5d9Qg

Link to the GoFundMe

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-brooke-olivia-avelar?attribution_id=sl%3Aa8c3512c-8ed6-4a36-87ad-74292bf802fa&lang=en_US&ts=1793941631&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_content=amp30-control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link