04/03/2025
Bedford Nonprofit Launches to Support Grieving Families
BEDFORD—There is a new nonprofit in town; local resident Sheena Santos and business partner Alexia Silva proudly announce the launch of a new nonprofit entity, Anam Cara Vacations Ltd. The organization’s mission is to provide families in need, who are suffering a loss and grieving, with a free vacation to aid in their healing.
Anam Cara Vacations Ltd., also known as “ACV”, was established to make a difference to individuals who are experiencing grief. ACV aims to focus on this group specifically, as society does not provide enough support for individuals going through a period of grieving. Many individuals do not receive paid bereavement leave, and most do not receive enough time to heal. There are simply not enough systems in place to support those dealing with a significant loss.
ACV provides no cost vacations to recipients through generous donations of rental home vacation weeks. Homeowners can choose to donate a long weekend or full week to ACV, to be gifted to a deserving individual or family. ACV also accepts other donations, such as gift cards and experience passes for vacationers to use during their trip.
Registration is now open and they are accepting applications to provide their first free vacations. ACV will be providing vacation recipients with trips scheduled for this Spring, Summer and Fall of 2025. Applicants must be New England residents whom have suffered a recent loss. The application process is confidential and the deadline to apply for the first set of vacations is May 1, 2025.
“We underestimate the importance of having enough time to heal when we are grieving,” says Grief Counselor and Vice President of Anam Cara Vacations, Alexia Silva. “The gift we can offer to someone who has experienced a loss is time in a tranquil location where they can rest, and ultimately begin healing. ”
For more information about Anam Cara Vacations Ltd., to get involved or donate a vacation week, please visit www.anamcaravacations.org . Also check out ACV on Instagram.
About Anam Cara Vacations
Headquartered in Bedford, MA, Anam Cara Vacations Ltd. is one of the only nonprofits that provides vacations to those who have suffered a loss and are grieving. The founders started the organization with hopes that families will be able to create lasting memories on these trips, knowing how important their own vacations and trips were growing up. ACV places a much needed focus on those suffering a loss, in a society that under supports those grieving. Small and humble, the board of directors at ACV includes its two founders, Sheena Santos and Alexia Silva, Director Cheryl Santos and Secretary Linda Vetrano-Olsen. The team is proud to start their journey in helping others. Anam Cara Vacations Ltd. is a 501( c)(3) registered Nonprofit.
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