Embarking on its 18th year of continued expansion and growing impact as a leading voice for grieving children and families, Good Grief today announced the appointment of new officers for 2021 and the addition of two new board members to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.
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Good Grief Awarded $5,000 Grant from Morristown Rotary Club
Good Grief announced today it has received a one-time $5,000 grant from the Morristown Rotary Club to purchase COVID-19 supplies and sanitization stations for its Morristown Family Support Center.
Good Grief Awarded $25,000 Grant from Deloitte Foundation for Good Grief Schools Support
Funding will train educators to support students in underserved New Jersey communities Morristown, New Jersey—Good Grief announced today it has received a one-time $25,000 grant from the Deloitte Foundation to provide educators in Newark and Camden schools with training focused on helping students develop skills and build resilience to overcome …
Good Grief Salutes Dalvin Tomlinson Named New York Giants 2020 Man of the Year
Award Recognizes Outstanding Community Service and on-Field Excellence Good Grief today extended its heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to Dalvin Tomlinson on his selection as the New York Giants Man of the Year for 2020. In making the announcement earlier today, the football Giants recognized the fourth-year defensive lineman and team …
Holiday Tips: Practice Gratitude This Holiday Season
2020 has been quite the year! The holidays are always a particularly difficult time for grieving families, and that will continue to be the case, even in 2020. This holiday season, we are encouraging our Good Grief community to choose and practice gratitude. Research has shown that practicing gratitude can …
Good Grief Annual Gala Goes Virtual on October 15
Fundraising Event Benefits Bereaved Children and Families New Jersey-based nonprofit Good Grief is pulling out all the stops for its 10th annual gala on October 15. The organization has assembled a roster of notable honorees and sports celebrities for a special one-hour virtual fundraising event to support Good Grief’s work …
Announcing New Webinars and Professional Development Training for Educators
Preparing for the start of a new school year can be a daunting experience for educators at the best of times. But this year presents a unique set of challenges for schools everywhere. When classes resume, educators need to be prepared to acknowledge and address the potential grief and trauma …
Supporting Educators on the Road Back to School
Preparing for the start of a new school year can be a daunting experience for educators at the best of times. But this year presents a unique set of challenges for schools across the region and around the country amid the global pandemic and its significant impact on all aspects …
Resources for Resilient Parenting: Practicing Family Care
Families are spending more time together than ever as COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing rules disrupt our daily routines, limit our movements, and keep us close to home. Families everywhere are learning how to co-exist in a world of 24/7 togetherness. To help parents take better care of their families …
Good Grief “Virtual” Fundraiser Nets Record $155,000 in Support of Grieving Families
Like many nonprofit organizations throughout New Jersey and across the country, Good Grief faced a daunting challenge this spring when COVID-19 restrictions forced the cancellation of one its most important fundraising events – its annual 5K Run and Walk for Hope. Over the previous eight years, the 5K Run and …