volunteering

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|

Celebrating Excellence: Long-Time TCR Volunteer, Alan Simpson Honored with Myra Kraft Community MVP Award

We are excited to share the wonderful news that Alan Simpson, a long-time volunteer and board member at The Children’s Room, has been honored by the New England Patriots with the prestigious 2024 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award. This award recognizes volunteers who have [...]

2024-06-17T13:22:33+00:00June 17th, 2024|News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Pillars of Strength at The Children’s Room

At The Children's Room, our commitment to supporting children, teens, and families who have experienced a loss is deeply connected with the dedication and involvement of our community, grounded in the essential skills we collectively share. Each year, over 50 volunteers dedicate their time [...]

2024-10-29T14:21:31+00:00April 16th, 2024|News, Training, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

A Volunteer Story: You Get Back More Than You Give

Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and Carrie Tate's life took an unexpected turn when she was just 11 years old. A tragic helicopter accident claimed her father's life, leaving her and her family stricken by grief. At the time, Carrie's mother, Sherry, [...]

2024-04-12T13:41:03+00:00April 12th, 2024|News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Helping Children Heal: My Boston Marathon Journey with The Children’s Room

To run the Boston Marathon is a mighty endeavor, but doing so with a purpose that transcends personal achievement adds a profound layer to the journey. We delve into the inspiring story of a TCR volunteer who has chosen to lace up their running [...]

2024-02-13T11:52:13+00:00February 1st, 2024|Family Stories, News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

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|

The Value of Continuous Support: How Donors Helped Our Teen Programs

Fall YIP Graduation: Sudbury students presents a check donation to The Children's Room Though experiencing death can be a life-changing event for anyone, adolescence is a crucial development period. And our program staff consistently listens to our community on how we can better serve [...]

2023-02-15T19:08:44+00:00February 13th, 2023|Advocacy, News, Teens|