This is the 10409th most frequent Russian word.
вдовам
The Russian word "вдовам" means "to widows" in English.
Here, 'вдовам' refers to the group of individuals (widows) that receives aid.
Вдовам часто оказывается помощь в трудные времена.
Widows are often provided help in difficult times.
The word 'вдовам' is used in the dative case to indicate the recipients of the organization's efforts.
Эта организация предлагает поддержку вдовам.
This organization offers support to widows.
In this sentence, 'вдовам' is used to convey the target group for whom the action is intended.