Hope Lives Here

Hope Lives Here hlhgrief.org Hope Lives Here, LLC (HLH) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Massachusetts. The word kept spreading, and we grew.

Helping people make connections with others who are also struggling with loss by providing support in the form of outreach, peer to peer(one-on-one) support, groups (meditation groups, support groups, etc.) We are here to help people struggling with loss to heal their hearts and build hope. Our mission statement at HLH is to help adults make connections to heal their hearts and build hope during t

imes of grief. Our guiding idea is that HLH will be a place of comfort for adults in times of loss. Further, HLH will strive to help people make connections with others who are also living with loss by offering support groups, peer to peer connections, and community outreach. Our mission, vision, and services paint a picture that HLH was built upon the foundation of loss, compassion, healing, and hope, which we strive to share with you. In May of 2018, we began holding our meetings once a month at the Rutland Library. Eventually, we had a couple of meetings per month at the Rutland Library and the Dunkin Donuts conference room in Worcester. Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, we acquired our own space in Holden. We ran five meetings a month and had excellent attendance at each meeting. Over 300 people walked through our doors last year! Since April 2020, our meetings have been virtual, and we acquired our Zoom account. These meetings are well attended and mean so much to our clients. Since we have gone virtual, we can reach clients from different locations that would not usually meet in-person. We continue to grow and have dreams of expanding to a larger space. Vision
Hope Lives Here will be a place of comfort for adults in times of loss. Hope Lives Here will strive to help people make connections with others who are also struggling with loss by providing support in the form of outreach, peer to peer (one-on-one) support, groups (meditation groups, support groups, etc.)

๐ŸŒฟ Could you lend the garden a hand this week?Our garden is needing a bit more care to keep it healthy and blooming for e...
08/28/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Could you lend the garden a hand this week?

Our garden is needing a bit more care to keep it healthy and blooming for everyone who visits.

We'd love your help with weeding, watering, and some general TLC โ€” no experience necessary, just 10-15 minutes of your time.

If you're able to join us, we'd really appreciate it.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAC23A0FAC61-63945810-spring #/

Thank you for helping us keep this space beautiful. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ’œ We need your help! ๐Ÿ’œAs we prepare to welcome children to Bennyโ€™s Bunch, our new grief support group for kids ages 6โ€“12...
08/27/2026

๐Ÿ’œ We need your help! ๐Ÿ’œ

As we prepare to welcome children to Bennyโ€™s Bunch, our new grief support group for kids ages 6โ€“12, weโ€™re gathering a few special resources to use with our participants.

One of those is The Invisible String, a beautiful childrenโ€™s book that reminds kids that love and connection remain with us, even when someone we love is no longer physically present.

๐Ÿ“š Our goal is to collect 10 copies โ€” one for each Bennyโ€™s Bunch participant.

You can help by purchasing a copy directly from our Amazon Wish List. Each donated book will be given to a child participating in the group to keep as a source of comfort and connection.

๐Ÿ›’ Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/07ooTuWo

Every book makes a difference. Thank you for helping us surround these children and their families with support, understanding and hope. ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ’› When Children Miss Someone They Barely Got to Know"I miss her.  I saw her in my dream.  I want to see her."Sometimes a...
08/26/2026

๐Ÿ’› When Children Miss Someone They Barely Got to Know

"I miss her. I saw her in my dream. I want to see her."

Sometimes a child grieves someone they barely had time with โ€” maybe they were a baby, too young to form memories of their own. And as adults, it can be hard to know what to do with that.

But maybe their sadness doesn't need to be questioned. Maybe it needs a doorway.

Children learn love through repetition โ€” through the pictures we show, the stories we tell, the recipes we make, the names we keep saying. Memory isn't only what we personally lived through. Sometimes it's what's lovingly handed to us.

So when a child says "I miss her," it might be an invitation โ€” a chance to say: Yes, she mattered. Yes, we can still talk about her. Yes, love can still be part of our lives.

We're curious: Have you ever helped a child feel connected to someone they lost or barely got to know? Was it a photo, a story, a recipe, a visit, a tradition? Share with us below ๐Ÿ‘‡

Read the full post ๐Ÿ”— hlhgrief.org/post/when-children-miss-someone-they-barely-got-to-know

๐Ÿ’™ Introducing Bennyโ€™s Bunch! ๐Ÿ’™Hope Lives Here is excited to launch Bennyโ€™s Bunch, a new in-person grief support group cr...
08/26/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Introducing Bennyโ€™s Bunch! ๐Ÿ’™

Hope Lives Here is excited to launch Bennyโ€™s Bunch, a new in-person grief support group created especially for children ages 6โ€“12 who are navigating the loss of someone they love.

Through creative activities, play, conversation and age-appropriate coping tools, Bennyโ€™s Bunch will give kids a safe and supportive place to connect, create, remember and heal alongside other children who understand what theyโ€™re going through.

๐Ÿ’œ 6-Week In-Person Group
๐Ÿ“… Sundays, October 18 โ€“ November 22
โฐ 10โ€“11 AM
๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿง’ Ages 6โ€“12

While children participate in Bennyโ€™s Bunch, parents and caregivers will have their own guided support space at Hope Lives Here.

Registration opens September 5. Space is limited.

Stay tuned for more information about registration, beginning September 5.

Please share with friends and family who may benefit. ๐Ÿ’œ

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We are so proud to congratulate Tyler, the recipient of the 2027 Dandelion Scholarship! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒผThe Dandelion Scholarship was ...
08/26/2026

We are so proud to congratulate Tyler, the recipient of the 2027 Dandelion Scholarship! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒผ

The Dandelion Scholarship was created by HLH at Wachusett to support fellow seniors who have experienced the loss of an immediate family member and have continued to move forward with strength, resilience, and hope.

This fall, Tyler will begin his next chapter at UMass Lowell, and we are honored to play a small part in supporting his journey.

Congratulations, Tyler! We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’š

To learn more about the Dandelion Scholarship, please visit our website: https://www.hlhgrief.org/dandelion-scholarship

๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ› The Little Rituals We KeepA candle lit on a certain day. A song played in the car. A favorite candy left at a grave....
08/19/2026

๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ› The Little Rituals We Keep

A candle lit on a certain day. A song played in the car. A favorite candy left at a grave. A cardinal that appears just when you need it most. To someone else, it might look small โ€” but to the person grieving, it can hold everything.

These little rituals don't erase grief or make the absence disappear. They simply give love a shape โ€” a way to stay connected, not stuck.

Some rituals are public, shared with everyone. Others are quiet and private โ€” a small sign you look for, a thought in the car, a whispered goodnight. Both matter just the same.

And they can change over time. What once brought tears may eventually bring a small smile. What started as survival may become tradition. That's okay. Grief changes, and love changes shape with it. ๐Ÿ’›

We're curious: Is there a small ritual โ€” or a small sign โ€” that helps you feel connected to someone you miss? Share with us in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

Read the full post ๐Ÿ”— hlhgrief.org/post/the-little-rituals-we-keep

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