The Center for Grieving Children, Maine

06/04/2026

Yesterday was The Center for Grieving Children’s THIRD annual Center Day of Giving!

THANK YOU to everyone who gave and shared childhood photos. Your support helps us continue providing no-cost services to grieving individuals for as long as they’re needed.

We’re just $300 away from our goal, and it’s not too late to TRIPLE your impact and help us get there!

How to join in on the fun:

*Make a gift of any size
*Share a childhood photo (we LOVE seeing these, keep them coming!) and tag us and use
*Invite a friend or colleague to join you

Together, we can create a wave of compassion and remind our community that every child deserves support through grief.💚

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06/03/2026

Exciting Center Day of Giving Update!

We’re thrilled to share that some Center friends have stepped forward with a surprise SECOND matching gift of $5,000—which means every donation made today will now be TRIPLED!

That’s right: a gift of $100 now becomes $300 in impact—enough to support a full month of peer support for THREE Center kiddos.

Here's how you can join us:

*Make a gift of any size to support the Center
*Share a childhood photo on social media and tag us!

*Invite a few friends or colleagues to join you!

Together, we can create a wave of compassion and remind every child they're not alone. 💚

06/03/2026

It’s Center Day of Giving! Today is all about coming together to support grieving children and families in our community.

Here’s how you can get involved:

*Make a gift of any size to The Center for Grieving Children, Maine
*Share a childhood photo and personalized message.
*Invite others to join you!

Let’s create a wave of compassion and remind every child they’re not alone. 💚



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06/02/2026

🌿 Wonder & Wander Family Nature Walk 🌿

The Dempsey Center and the Tender Living Care Program at The Center for Grieving Children invite families impacted by cancer or serious illness to a special evening at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham.

Enjoy a guided walk with interactive stations featuring mindfulness, movement, games, and nature connection. Along the way, families will decorate a flower pot and plant seeds to take home.

A chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy fresh air, creativity, and community together. All ages welcome!

To register, please call 877-336-7287 or email [email protected].

06/01/2026

We’re excited to bring back Center Day of Giving this Wednesday, June 3!

This special day is all about building visibility, strengthening community, and providing meaningful support for grieving children and families. Last year’s event was filled with energy and connection, and we can’t wait to build on that momentum together.

How you can get involved:

*Make a gift of any size to support the Center.
*Share a childhood photo with a personal message to help raise awareness.
*Invite a few friends or colleagues to join you!

Special thanks to MEMIC for their generous matching gift! Contributions made on Center Day of Giving will be matched up to $5,000!

Together, we can create a powerful wave of compassion and remind our community that every child deserves care and support in the face of grief. 💚

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05/27/2026

We’re glad to share this upcoming event from our friends at The Kita Center! Listening Without Fixing on June 13 is an interactive, family-friendly gathering focused on practicing presence, connection, and supportive listening. 💚

Listening Without Fixing (formally called "Listening Centered-Care") is an interactive gathering for families and community members focused on connection, presence, and learning how to better support one another through life’s hard moments, simply by listening.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
114 E Shore Drive, Acton, Maine
10 AM - Noon

This event is good for all ages, but especially engaging for kids ages 8 or older.

Together, we will:
• Read and reflect on a beloved children's book
• Explore what meaningful listening actually looks like
• Participate in hands-on storytelling and connection activities
• Practice listening without rushing to solve or fix
• Spend time connecting in community and nature

Please register at https://forms.gle/DbE24A73XNiCPPLr5

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is available on-site. Please note there is a short walk from the parking area to the Kita Commons where the event will take place.

05/27/2026

💚 Volunteer Spotlight: Gina Platt 💚

Gina trained as a facilitator at The Center in 2022–2023 and returned in the Fall of 2025 as a permanent facilitator. She now leads one of our Thursday evening adult groups, bringing deep empathy, thoughtfulness, and care to the space she holds.

Gina was originally drawn to The Center by a desire to give back after experiencing the deaths of her husband, father, and grandparents. Having found profound support in a bereavement group herself, she felt called to hold space for others navigating loss. She deeply values The Center’s commitment to creating environments where people can share openly, feel freely, and be met exactly as they are.

Gina is especially grateful that The Center supports grieving children as well as adults, honoring emotions that are often overlooked. She believes that exploring feelings such as regret, guilt, or anger can help illuminate the many ways grief shapes our lives—including the quiet, unexpected moments when it surfaces.

Thank you, Gina, for your compassion, insight, and the steady presence you bring to participants and fellow facilitators alike. 💚