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Reflections on Community Support: Insights from the 23rd 9/11 Massachusetts Commemorative Ceremonies

We at The Children’s Room were truly honored to attend the 23rd Annual Massachusetts Commemorative Ceremonies at the Massachusetts State House, marking the anniversary of September 11, 2001. This year’s theme, “Our Community of Care,” was a touching reminder of how communities come [...]

2024-10-29T13:51:29+00:00September 16th, 2024|Advocacy, Memorial Events, News, Uncategorized|

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|

Exploring Therapeutic Space Planning

Early this August, The Children’s Room welcomed a group of students from Tufts University for a special visit focused on therapeutic space planning. This engaging session, led by Laurie Moskowitz-Corrois, Associate Program Director for Family and Expressive Arts at TCR, offered a deep dive [...]

The Impact of Corporate Giving: Thanks Movement Mortgage!

At The Children’s Room (TCR), we are grateful for the incredible generosity of our corporate partners. We’re thrilled to share that Movement Mortgage has donated a generous $10,000 through its GraceWorks program. This kind of support is not just appreciated—it’s transformative. As a 100% [...]

2024-08-20T15:49:54+00:00August 16th, 2024|Advocacy, News, Uncategorized|

Creating Grief-Sensitive Classrooms: Insights from TCR’s Workshop at the Massachusetts Teachers Association Summer Conference

Last July, The Children's Room had the honor of presenting at the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Summer Conference, held at UMass Amherst. Our workshop, titled "Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Grief Support in the Classroom," brought together educators from across the state to explore innovative [...]

Grieving as a Bereaved Parent While Supporting Grieving Children

Experiencing the death of a child is an unimaginable loss that profoundly impacts every aspect of a parent's life. As bereaved parents, not only do you have to grapple with your grief, but you also face the daunting challenge of supporting your surviving children [...]

2024-10-29T14:00:34+00:00July 16th, 2024|Child Loss, Family Stories, News, Resources, 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|

We Don’t Want to Grieve Alone: A Public Service Announcement from NACG

The National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) has released a campaign to bring attention to the needs of children and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one or close family member. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and [...]

2024-10-29T14:06:02+00:00June 27th, 2024|News, Resources, Uncategorized|