Programs

Art From Our Heart is an opportunity for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone significant to express their thoughts and emotions through art.

For our June session, youth ages 4–18 will create a framed memory garden using real pressed flowers and picture frames. This creative activity invites participants to reflect on their loved one by writing their name, a short message or an affirmation on cardstock before arranging and gluing pressed flowers to complete a personalized, meaningful design. Each memory garden will be sealed in a frame to take home—a beautiful keepsake that honors both love and loss.

Throughout the session, participants will be encouraged to share memories, explore emotions and discuss how hope can emerge even through grief.

Caregivers will attend the session and meet separately with Mourning Hope staff and volunteers who will guide a supportive discussion.

There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required.

This program was funded in part by the Pace Woods Foundation: www.pacewoodsfoundation.org

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is a time when those who have lost someone to suicide can join together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experiences. Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of Survivor Day events at host locations worldwide. Once again, Mourning Hope is honored to serve as one of those host sites. Join us this Survivor Day for in-person programming and breakfast at the Mourning Hope house.

Registration will open closer to the event date. Note: This event is for adults ages 18 and older.

Grief is difficult to process at any time of the year, but the holidays pose new challenges and reminders of loss after the death of someone significant. At Holiday Hope, children and their families are given space to grieve as they learn how to honor the person who died during their religious, spiritual, friend and family holiday traditions. Youth will participate in creating memorial art to honor their person, helping express their grief and foster emotional healing.

Concurrent support groups for caretakers will explore strategies for navigating the holidays while grief is present. By remembering those who have died during this holiday season, we can hold on to important traditions and find peace and solace through new or modified traditions.

Holiday Hope is free to attend, but registration is required. Snacks and supplies will be provided. This program is not recommended for children under 4 years of age.

Registration will open closer to the event date.