Maker:Grief Studio

05/07/2026

From November 2023 to January 2024, Trumbull County lost 6 individuals to su***de who were part of the motorcycle community — club members, daily riders, Veterans, and people deeply connected to the biker world.

That loss changed us.

We started showing up at bike runs, Veteran rides, and events. We began offering su***de prevention trainings in biker spaces — not asking people to come to us, but meeting them where they already were.

Over time, that outreach grew into creating and sewing patches. To most people, it’s just a vest. To the biker community, that vest tells a story. People stand with it. They wear memories on it. And while we sew, we talk. Sometimes about the patch. Sometimes about grief. Sometimes about how their day is really going.

Have we saved everyone? No. We’ve lost two more people to su***de since starting this work in 2024, and that heartbreak never leaves. But it pushes us to keep fighting harder. Because sometimes prevention looks like helping someone make it another 7 minutes, another hour, another day.

Right now, we need help purchasing a reliable pocket-saving machine. Ours spends more time in the repair shop than sewing. We have the opportunity to purchase a replacement for $1,200.

Why does this matter?
Because the pocket we save is often the gun pocket. Sewing it shut sounds simple — but preserving the pocket creates space for conversation about safe storage, mental health, and staying alive through difficult moments.

Prevention is part of everything we do, even as a postvention organization.

If you would like to help us continue this outreach in the motorcycle community, donations can be made to Grief and Loss In Motion. Every dollar helps us keep showing up, keep sewing, and keep having conversations that matter. 💜🩵🏍️

04/21/2026

04/19/2026

Grief Awareness, and Hope Walk organized by YSU Honor students as part of the community engagement program. Please join us to walk connect with others or to share your information if you are also another nonprofit providing service to individuals we assist. Free event. No sales. See you at 2pm!

03/06/2026

We see you.
Maker:Grief programming is available for all types of loss. Schedule a session and ‘make’ your grief journey more manageable by not trying to do it alone. Message now to schedule.

02/28/2026

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02/16/2026

This was made in our space by Amy Zell for a handfasting ceremony she performed for a special couple. Grief and Loss in Motion in here to walk along all parts of your life journey with you.

02/01/2026

Book a session that fits your needs. If what you are looking for isn’t listed or you need an exception, message us!

The Grief and Loss In Motion Makerspace is intended to be a community resource for all levels of making- from students to entrepreneurs, there is a space for you here! We offer memberships for individuals who plan to use the space regularly at a discounted rate, hourly fees, programming, classes, pa...

01/13/2026

We aren’t sure how we feel about Dry January here because we know how often su***de toxicology reports have findings of alcohol in them. We like a cute mocktail, but not in light of the seriousness of the topic. Dry January is probably a great attempt at a prevention program {seemingly} gone wrong- like saying having family dinner prevents su***de (we HAD family dinners!) but many prevention programs do fail for the people who have already lost someone to whatever is being prevented. So much work left to do to make sense of it all. In the meantime, we made this little reminder to track days sober… because we want you to celebrate every single moment that is a win. Life is hard- celebrate yourself!

To purchase a DIY kit or to come into the makerspace to create a much better painted version for yourself or as a gift, message us!

01/13/2026

You never know what is happening in someone else’s mind… for so many of us the world inside our own heads is so much scarier than what is happening outside… think about how strong that statement is when you think if current events. Daily battles can look like a bad mood, an inconsistent comment, a messy surrounding- or they can look like everything is the same as always. You never know what is happening inside someone else’s mind… need a reminder? Come in and try one of our Maker Empowerment programs…this piece was created in our makerspace.

12/25/2025

Holidays and Healing presentation today at the Boardman location of Natura Behavioral Health.

Traditions don’t always look the same after loss and I am personally in love with this xmas tree created by one of my favorite artists. It is perfect for our organization.

Chains that keep us holding on to the past and gears that remind us that if we remain stagnant we cannot move forward.

The base is a candle holder, for me symbolizing the light we carry in us for those we have lost and the inability of the world around us to see our grief the way we do, while the dangling sparkles reflect how that light remains in shared memories and times you say their name.

The star on top is durable and solid, reminding us that we, too, are able to withstand what the world throws at us.

And the fabric, a piece from a play that brought humor back to my family after the darkest of day and because of its origin, a true reflection of the inclusivity I hope this organization always maintains.

Thank you for all who stand with us this Christmas.