Imagine Newark

Imagine Newark A free year-round grief support center for children and families coping with loss due to death. Located in Newark's South Ward the center is open to all.

How do you talk to a child about death?It’s one of the hardest conversations many parents, caregivers, educators, and pr...
06/04/2026

How do you talk to a child about death?

It’s one of the hardest conversations many parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals will ever have—and one of the most important.

Join Imagine for a free Grief Education Webinar, How to Talk to Kids about Death and Dying, where we'll explore age-appropriate ways to discuss death, answer difficult questions, and support children who are coping with loss.

Whether you're supporting a grieving child or preparing for future conversations, this webinar will provide practical guidance, helpful language, and greater confidence in navigating these meaningful discussions.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕛 12:00 PM–1:30 PM
💻 Free Virtual Webinar

Register today at imaginenj.org/events

🎾 PLAY IT FORWARD 🎾Join the Westfield High School Tennis Fundraiser on June 12 at Tamaques Park as students rally to sup...
05/29/2026

🎾 PLAY IT FORWARD 🎾

Join the Westfield High School Tennis Fundraiser on June 12 at Tamaques Park as students rally to support Imagine and grieving children, teens, and families in our community. 💜

Come out for an evening of tennis, community, and giving back — because no child should have to grieve alone.

📍 Tamaques Park, Westfield
🗓 June 12, 2026 (Rain Date: June 19)
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM

All proceeds benefit Imagine: A Center for Coping with Loss.

We’re growing our team! 💙Imagine is hiring an Events & External Communications Manager to help bring our mission to life...
05/28/2026

We’re growing our team! 💙

Imagine is hiring an Events & External Communications Manager to help bring our mission to life through meaningful events, powerful storytelling, and community partnerships.

If you’re organized, creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting children, teens, and families who are grieving, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Learn more & apply: www.imaginenj.org/careers

05/16/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY 💜

Tomorrow, thousands of people will come together for something so much bigger than a race.

We will run.
We will walk.
We will remember.
We will celebrate the lives and legacies of the people we love and miss every single day.

From the energy of the starting line, to the cheers along the course, to the Memory Walk signs surrounding Roosevelt Intermediate School, Greta’s Run is a reminder that no one has to grieve alone.

Because of this incredible community, Imagine can continue providing FREE grief support to children, teens, young adults, and families coping with loss.

Whether you are joining us for the 5K, the Kids Fun Run, or the Memory Walk — thank you for being part of this beautiful day of remembrance, hope, connection, and joy.

We are expecting our biggest Greta’s Run yet, and we cannot wait to see our community show up for one another tomorrow morning.

GRETA’S RUN RACE DAY CHECKLIST 💜 🏃‍♀️✨Before you head to Roosevelt Intermediate School tomorrow morning, here are a few ...
05/16/2026

GRETA’S RUN RACE DAY CHECKLIST 💜 🏃‍♀️✨

Before you head to Roosevelt Intermediate School tomorrow morning, here are a few helpful reminders to make your race day smooth and stress-free!

✔️ Arrive Early
Bib & T-Shirt Pick-Up and Registration open at 7:45 AM. We highly encourage everyone to arrive early, especially if you still need to pick up your bib. There will be on-site registration but it will be quicker and easier to do before you come!

✔️ 5K Starts at 9:00 AM
Please plan to be at the starting line a few minutes before the race begins!

✔️ Parking
Parking is available near the Westfield YMCA and the Westfield Train Station. Please allow extra time to walk over to Roosevelt Intermediate School.

✔️ Bring Your Friends & Family
There will be music, community partners, refreshments, kids activities, and so many opportunities to connect as a community.

✔️ Stay for the Lion’s Roar After Party 🦁
After the race, head over to Lion’s Roar Brewing Co. to continue the celebration with the Greta’s Run community! It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect, and celebrate an incredible morning together.

✔️ Prepare for an Emotional & Inspiring Morning
As you approach the final half mile of the 5K course, you’ll pass hundreds of Memory Walk signs honoring the loved ones our community is remembering and celebrating tomorrow. 💙

Most importantly — thank you for being part of Greta’s Run. Because of YOU, grieving children and families continue to receive free support, connection, and hope through Imagine.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow morning! ✨

05/15/2026

For 13 years, has brought our community together to honor loved ones, support grieving children and families, and ensure no child ever has to grieve alone. 💜

What started as a single race has grown into a powerful day of remembrance, connection, and hope — and now we’re just TWO DAYS away from this year’s run! 🏃‍♀️🐘

Join us THIS SUNDAY, May 17 and be part of this incredible tradition.
Register today: imaginenj.org/gretasrun

05/15/2026

As we head into Greta’s Run weekend, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for this incredible community. Every donation, every team page shared, every registration, and every act of support helps ensure that no child or family has to grieve alone.

This year, our goal is to raise $300,000 to expand Imagine’s free grief support programs and open additional Nights of Support for the growing number of families who need us.

There is still time to make an impact before race day. Whether it’s a $10 donation, sharing your fundraising page, or asking one more friend or family member to give — it all adds up in a powerful way.

💜 $2,000 provides one child with a year of grief support
💜 $5,000 provides one family with a year of grief support

On Sunday, we run and walk for the people we love and miss. Today, we fundraise to make sure grieving families continue to have a place to turn.

Let’s finish strong together. www.imaginenj.org/gretasrun

05/10/2026

🏃💜 Reminder: is just ONE WEEK AWAY!

Join us as we run, walk, and remember together in support of children, teens, and families who are grieving. We can’t wait to see our amazing community come together for this meaningful day.

Register today:
imaginenj.org/gretasrun

Don’t wait! Prices for all three Greta’s Run events go up THIS Saturday!Register now to take advantage of early bird pri...
05/05/2026

Don’t wait! Prices for all three Greta’s Run events go up THIS Saturday!
Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing before it’s gone! www.imaginenj.org/gretasrun

Shoutout to Lukin Center for Psychotherapy for their incredible support!
Catch them at the Mile 2 water station bringing the energy and cheering runners through their final stretch!

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