Karen Dillon Appreciates Fellow Volunteers
At a recent 10th Anniversary Celebration of Volunteers and Staff, Karen Dillon delivered a heartfelt appreciation of her fellow volunteers. See what Karen had to say […]
Hope Grows Here! Donate Now for a Beautiful Cherry Blossom Tree
Or donate toward our spruce tree, rose bushes, daphne…. Planting for our new Hope Grows Here garden is this week and we need to raise funds for our new cherry blossom tree and other beautiful plants that will brighten the front of the house. [...]
10th Anniversary Volunteer and Staff Celebration
Former and Current Volunteers and Staff are cordially invited to: The Children's Room 10th Anniversary Volunteer and Staff Celebration When: Sunday, April 26th 2:00pm to 4:00pm Where: First Baptist Church, 819 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA Please join us for light refreshments as we honor [...]
“Rock Ceremony” has special meaning
Beautiful little cloth bags with silk strings fill a basket up on the third floor of The Children’s Room. What are they for? These handmade bags are an important part of our “Rock Ceremony,” a ritual shared by every grieving family in our program. [...]
A String of Memories
“This was my great grandmother’s memory string,” Laura told Whiskers in a loud voice. “Then it was my grandmother’s, then my mother’s, and now it’s mine.” The Memory String by Eve Bunting is a book about a girl named Laura who tells her cat [...]
Upcoming Workshop: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Death, and Other Stressful Life Events
This workshop is open to the public and is ideal for teachers and other professionals who work with children of all ages. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Fee: $25, payable on-line or in person) Location: The Children’s Room, 1210 Massachusetts [...]
50 Volunteers X 4 hours = One Amazing Transformation
As part of the National Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Children's Room opened its doors wide to a group of over 50 volunteers of all ages. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated on this inspirational day. The [...]
MLK Day of Service at The Children’s Room
As part of the national call to service for Monday, January 19, The Children's Room is offering a community service program. For more information on the national program, visit USA Service Program. We are offering three opportunities to serve on Martin Luther [...]
The Many Faces of Loss – In Service for Group Facilitators
Grief is a term we often associate with the loss of a relationship through death yet the loss in our lives and those of the children and families with whom we work often extends beyond bereavement. David Luterman is a pioneer in working with [...]
Nancy Lubin-Levy joins the Board of Directors
Nancy Lubin-Levy has joined the Board of Directors of The Children's Room. Nancy brings a wealth of compassion and commitment to The Children's Room, as well as extensive board experience from other institutions. Nancy managed our program at our Framingham location for several years. [...]
