09/30/2026
CaringMatters is offering Common Ground, a free overnight grief retreat for young adults ages 18–25 who are grieving the death of someone close to them. CaringMatters is a Montgomery County, MD-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides grief support for children and adults, along with non-medical hospice support, so no one has to face illness, loss, or grief alone.
Grief looks different at every age, and young adulthood brings its own complexity, whether a loss happened during this chapter of life or years earlier. New milestones like moving away, starting college, or building new relationships can bring old grief back to the surface or complicate a more recent one. On a college campus especially, grieving students may feel isolated: peers may not know how to respond, academic and social life keeps moving forward, and grief can feel like something they’re expected to manage quietly and on their own.
Common Ground offers young adults a chance to step away from everyday life for a weekend, connect with others who have experienced a similar loss, share their stories, and discover practical ways to navigate grief during early adulthood. The weekend includes a variety of activities, including ziplining, art, and yoga, with plenty of freedom to participate in whatever feels right for each person.
Common Ground will take place October 24–25, 2026, at Bar-T Mountainside in Frederick, Maryland. The retreat is completely free, including meals.
See flyer for more information.
