Established in honor of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
In honor of his life.
In love for our children.
In service to families everywhere.
The Warner Family Foundation
in partnership with
River & Ember
River & Ember was born from grief and love — and from the belief that every child’s inner light is worth tending. Our Origin is shared as a letter — a love note to my husband, and an invitation for families to tend their own light alongside us.
Our Origin
Offering seasonal toolkits that invite families to connect through story, ritual, and art — simple practices that nurture a child’s emotional rhythm, strengthen their capacity to meet life, and deepen the bond between parent and child.
River & Ember Toolkit
Launching Spring 2026
Most apps are made for adults. Some for children. Rarely for both — and almost never for the sacred relationship between them. River & Ember is different: a quiet digital hearth where parent and child can share one story, one ritual, one quiet moment. Not screen time. Sacred time.
The River & Ember App
future project
The Warner Family Foundation is being built to carry forward Malcolm's creative spirit — through scholarships that reflect his artistry, courage, and authenticity. Rooted in love, this work will nurture the next generation of voices who create from a place of truth and originality.
The Warner Family Foundation
Every contribution supports our mission to honor creativity and light in children and families.
Your gift helps carry Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s legacy forward — nurturing originality, courage, and connection through River & Ember and the Warner Family Foundation.
The Warner Family Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Support The Legacy
Legacy Threads
Stories inspired by my husband’s poetry.
Ember Verses
Reflections, tender and true, between mother & daughter.
From the Ember’s Heart
Honorific collections of my husband’s artistry and legacy.
