COPE (Connecting Our Paths Eternally)

08/26/2026

THIS FRIDAY! Strike Up Hope with COPE! 💙

There's still time to sign-up! Every dollar raised supports COPE's free bereavement support groups, educational programs, workshops, and services for those coping with the loss of a loved one.

Register your team or donate today and help us Strike Up Hope with COPE!

https://give.copefoundation.org/event/cope-bowling/e818896

08/26/2026

THIS FRIDAY!! Come join us! If you can’t join us, every dollar counts towards the grieving community we serve and to continue offering free or low cost services.

Thank you!!

🎳 Strike Up Hope with COPE! 💙

Every frame bowled helps bring hope, healing, and connection to grieving children, families, and individuals in our community.

Whether you gather your family, coworkers, neighbors, or friends, creating a bowling team is a fun way to make a meaningful difference. Can't make it to the event? You can still help by making a donation that ensures no one has to face grief alone.

💙 Start a team.
🎳 Join an existing team.
🤝 Become a sponsor.
💝 Make a donation of any amount.

Every dollar raised supports COPE's free bereavement support groups, educational programs, workshops, and services for those coping with the loss of a loved one.

Register your team or donate today and help us Strike Up Hope with COPE!

https://give.copefoundation.org/event/cope-bowling/e818896

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08/21/2026

What do you do with the love that remains? 💙

What does it mean to grieve someone whose life was complicated? How do we hold love, anger, guilt, memories, and unanswered questions all at once?

SisterPlay is a new play inspired by the true story of playwright Elizabeth Ostler’s sister, Lisa, who died while in custody at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.

At its heart, SisterPlay is about the complicated experience of loving and losing someone. It explores sisterhood, addiction, grief, and what happens when the circumstances of a life collide with systems never designed to see the whole person.

For anyone who has experienced a complicated loss or simply knows what it means to carry someone with you long after they are gone, SisterPlay offers an intimate space to sit with the questions grief leaves behind.

Don't miss the performance on Saturday, September 5th, which will feature a special post-show Talk Back guest, Rashida Sanchez, MA, LMSW, FT, COPE’s Clinical Program Manager.

Get your tickets:
Link: https://www.elizabethostler.com/sisterplay
Discount: Use promo code COPE5 at checkout for $5 off general admission.

08/14/2026

When grief shows up, it creates stress and tension in the body that can feel overwhelming. In partnership with Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, Breathing Into Grief is a space designed to help you take your breath back through simple somatic practices you can use anywhere, anytime.

What to expect:
- No pressure to share your story out loud
- Real tools for real life
- Hosted by grief educator and bereaved sibling Stephen Stott

Date: August 25
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Space is limited. Secure your spot by registering in advance via Pinelawn's Eventbrite Page! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grief-online-workshop-breathing-into-grief-tickets-1996443919506

08/12/2026

Grief in the LGBT+ community often carries unique layers from navigating the loss of chosen family to grieving relationships that weren't fully recognized by the world around us. Your loss is valid, and every meaningful bond deserves to be honored.

Join us and facilitator Laura Vladimirova, LCSW for an affirming workshop where we’ll create space for all types of loss, explore the intersection of grief and identity, and heal alongside supportive community.

Date: September 9
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Space is limited. Secure your spot by registering in advance.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/doaNTSTCQhKCV_Zamw3Orw #/registration

08/11/2026

For this month’s Clinician Spotlight, we are honored to feature Lauri Balter, LCSW 💙

Grief is a universal experience, yet navigating it is deeply personal. After caring for her father, her parent and best friend, Lauri realized that no amount of clinical training can shield someone from the pain of profound loss. Transforming her heartbreak into purpose, she now dedicates her work to ensuring no one has to walk through grief alone or afraid.

Her approach? Meeting you exactly where you are without judgment, pressure, or timelines.

Swipe to read about Lauri's journey, her gentle wisdom on accepting help during hard times, and her perspective on honoring grief ➡️

08/10/2026

Navigating legal processes after experiencing a loss can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to figure it out alone.

We are proud to invite you to join us for Navigating the Legal System After Loss. Thanks to generous grant funding, this session is designed to break down complex legal processes, answer common questions, and support you through difficult times of uncertainty.

Join COPE Clinical Executive Director MaryT Denning, LCSW-R, APHSW-C, and Co-President Jen Schwartz for a compassionate and informative virtual session.

Date: September 1
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Space is limited. Secure your spot by registering in advance.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4l0ZtKukShikrtjQ1Z21Iw

08/07/2026

Celebrating 25 years of impact with Powered by Professionals!

COPE's own MaryT Denning and Jen Schwartz had a fantastic evening celebrating PBP’s 25th Anniversary earlier this week! We are so grateful for the warm invitation to join in honoring 25 years of incredible work, dedication, and service to the nonprofit community. 💙

We’re beyond excited to continue our partnership with the PBP team, especially as we gear up for our inaugural Gala this October.

Swipe through to see some highlights from the night! ➡️

08/05/2026

Camp COPE has a few more Camper and Parent/Guardian Retreat spots.

Fill out the application (link below) and send it in today!

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y8bwi5LghTKBl5EnLrxVHJSJJNguKghbymGBKxota-c/viewform?edit_requested=true

07/30/2026

COPE has a few more camper spots as well as Parent Retreat spots. Scan the QR code and send in applications today! Reach out to [email protected] with any questions!!