Events

Governor Healey Proclaims November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month

We’re honored to announce that Governor Maura Healey has officially proclaimed November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month in Massachusetts! This important recognition brings essential attention to the experiences of grieving children and teens and highlights the need for compassionate, accessible community support [...]

2024-11-07T14:26:38+00:00October 30th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Uncategorized|

A Better Understanding of Grief in Our Community

The Parmenter Foundation recently hosted a powerful panel event at Regis College, bringing together experts from nonprofits to explore ways of better understanding grief in our community. The Children's Room was proud to participate. Christine Lambright, our Program Director for School and Community-Based [...]

The Role of Third-Party Fundraisers in Nonprofit Success

Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits, but organizing events can be resource-intensive and time-consuming. That’s where third-party events come into play, providing invaluable support to organizations like The Children’s Room. Third-party events hosted by individuals or groups outside the nonprofit offer a powerful way [...]

2024-09-12T19:38:19+00:00September 12th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, Memorial Events, News, TCR Team, Uncategorized|

The BrittyBash: A Fundraiser supporting The Children’s Room

At The Children’s Room, we rely on more than just internal fundraising efforts to continue our mission of supporting children, teens, and families. Third-party events hosted by generous partners are significant in expanding our reach and ensuring we have the resources to provide compassionate [...]

2024-09-17T14:14:56+00:00September 10th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, News, Uncategorized|

Standing Together at The Survivors Gathering

TCR is honored to have participated in The Survivors Gathering, hosted by the Boston Police Department for those impacted by homicide. TCR provided resources and stood in solidarity with the community, fostering togetherness and hope. Claire Blackford, Program Coordinator for School and Community-based Services, [...]

2024-07-10T14:26:59+00:00July 9th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

TCR at 2024 NACG Annual Symposium: Exploring Virtual Services in Grief Support

We are excited to share that The Children's Room has made a significant impact at the 2024 National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) Annual Symposium. Our Associate Program Director for Family and Expressive Arts, Laurie Moskowitz-Corrois, and Program Coordinator for Center-based Services, Lucy [...]

2024-10-29T14:08:41+00:00June 20th, 2024|Art, Child Loss, Events, News, TCR Team, Uncategorized|

Creating Connection and Community: Highlights from The Children’s Room Circle of Hope 2024 Breakfast

On May 9th, The Children's Room hosted its annual Circle of Hope Breakfast. This powerful gathering, which brought together over 350 compassionate individuals, was a testament to the strength of our community and the power of shared empathy. It was a moving experience for [...]

2024-05-22T14:23:49+00:00May 13th, 2024|Events, Family Stories, News, Uncategorized|

TCR’s Unique Approaches to Supporting Teens

Though experiencing a death can be a life-changing event for anyone, adolescence is a crucial period of development. Something we’ve learned from teens who have had someone die is that it can be beneficial to figure out what actually helps you cope with grief [...]

2024-10-29T18:20:40+00:00February 12th, 2024|Events, News, Resources, Teens, Uncategorized|

The Launch of Fall Programs 2023-2024 at TCR

This fall brings new and exciting ways of doing things at The Children’s Room. We continue to be committed to providing direct grief support services - both in person at our Center in Arlington, in the Community at Schools or Community Organizations, and through [...]

2023-09-20T19:09:08+00:00September 19th, 2023|Child Loss, Events, News, Resources, Teens, Training, Uncategorized, Volunteers|