Charlotte cared for her father, William, around the clock for over three years after his brain injury. When he passed in October 2024, her world was shaken. “He was my total life.” Now struggling with depression and the absence of her caregiving role, Charlotte is seeking reassurance, healing, and purpose. Your donation will give her the opportunity to rediscover herself and find comfort in knowing she gave her father everything she could.

CHARLOTTE WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Megan lost her younger brother, Danny, in March 2023. He passed unexpectedly in his sleep at just 28 years old, and the family didn’t find out until four days later. “I tend to stuff down my grief so I can function, which I know isn’t healthy or beneficial.” Megan is ready to find better ways to cope and hopes to support others along the way. Your donation will help her find healing, connection, and permission to carry both the weight of loss and the joy of living.

MEGAN WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Kristin lost her mother, Debbie, in 2017 to cancer—a woman she describes simply and powerfully as “my best friend.” After years of pushing the pain away, she made a promise to herself: “In 2025, I would work on my grief and no longer push it all away.” Now beginning private therapy and ready to fully engage with her emotions, Kristin is seeking a safe space to feel, reflect, and heal. Your donation will help her embrace this brave step toward wholeness, where she can remember her mom with love—not just pain.

KRISTIN WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Renee lost her mother, Bonnie, in March 2025 after a fierce battle with aggressive neuroendocrine cancer. “We watched her take her last breath.” At the same time, Renee’s 29-year-old son with cerebral palsy was fighting for his life in the ICU. As a licensed social worker and family counselor, she has continued helping others while barely holding herself together. Your donation will give Renee the space to grieve, focus on her own healing, and begin putting the pieces of her life back together with the same care she gives to so many.

RENEE WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Michelle lost her husband Bill in 2021 after he bravely survived a kidney transplant but later succumbed to colon cancer. “He loved me more than anyone else ever had.” Since his passing, Michelle has felt numb—pushing down her grief and navigating life alone. Now, she's ready to truly face her loss. Your donation will give her the space to reconnect with her emotions, begin healing, and rediscover herself on the other side of grief.

MICHELLE WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Tara lost her 15-year-old son, Isaac, on the 4th of July, 2023, when he was tragically hit by a car while riding his bike. “I have suffered isolation and ‘blocks’ in care—I would love insight into how we can help other people not fall through the cracks like I have.” While she now attends weekly counseling, the grief is deep and persistent. Your donation will give Tara the chance to find community, clarity, and renewed purpose as she continues her journey through healing and advocacy.

Katrina lost her 21-year-old son, Chase, in 2018 to what remains an undetermined tragedy—suicide or accident brought on by mental illness. Though years have passed, the pain remains fresh. “I want to explore coping strategies to help me be the best version of my broken self that I can be for my family.” With only brief support in the past, Katrina now seeks connection, reflection, and a safe space to continue her healing. Your donation will help her take this brave and needed step forward.

KATRINA WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Lela lost her brother, Shandar, to a tragic act of violence in February 2024. “Shandar Weaver, brother, 28 — murdered.” Since his death, she has taken part in monthly grief sessions and even began a grief group of her own, but the pain of losing him remains heavy. Attending this retreat with her mother, Lela hopes to find deeper healing and support. Your donation will help her take another step forward in processing her grief and honoring Shandar’s memory.

LELA WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Aishah lost her 28-year-old son, Shandar, to a senseless act of violence in February 2024. “Son, Shandar Weaver, 28 — murdered.” In the wake of his death, she has sought trauma-focused therapy and support groups, but the grief still runs deep. Your donation will offer Aishah a peaceful place to reflect, rest, and continue her journey toward healing, surrounded by others who understand the weight of such loss.

AISHAH WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.

Jessica recently lost her father, Edward, whose long struggle with dementia ended in February 2025. “I can’t fathom my life without my Dad… I cry all the time, I’m having trouble focusing and have a hole in my heart.” Grieving while navigating anxiety, depression, and job loss, Jessica is reaching for hope. Your donation will help her find a safe, supportive space where she can learn to cope and take steps toward healing, one gentle breath at a time.

JESSICA WAS ABLE TO ATTEND AN ADULT RETREAT BECAUSE WE DIPPED INTO OUR EMERGENCY RESERVE FUNDS SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SPONSOR. WITH YOUR DONATION TODAY WE'LL BE ABLE TO SPONSOR ANOTHER ADULT LIKE THEM TO ATTEND A FUTURE RETREAT.