Empty Arms Vermont

08/31/2026

September is a big transition month here in Vermont - routines are shifting, and somehow the calendar fills up all at once.

We have a lot happening at Empty Arms this month, with opportunities for bereaved parents and families to connect and find support.

A few things coming up:

• Family & Friends Group — begins September 14
• Dads Group Hike — September 19
• Apple Picking Gathering — September 27
• Fall yoga schedule
• Ongoing support groups
• Remembrance Nights begin October 3 🕯️

Whether you’re looking for support, connection, or simply time with people who understand, we hope you’ll find something that feels right for you.

Full schedule + registration at the link in our bio or at www.emptyarmsvermont.org/events.

08/28/2026

Give today to help Empty Arms Vermont reach our goal to reduce our reliance on federal funding. Any amount helps - we only have $650 worth of monthly commitments left to raise to meet our goal!

The Lantern Collective is the heart of our community of monthly donors—an essential group whose steady support brings light to families navigating the profound darkness of pregnancy or infant loss.

Lanterns play a symbolic role in times of grief and uncertainty. A lantern doesn’t eliminate the darkness, but it offers enough light to take the next step. That is exactly what these donors provide: a consistent, compassionate presence that helps grieving families move forward, even when the path ahead is unclear.

Learn more and join the collective: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/empty-arms-vermont-co/the-lantern-collective.

(Current Lantern Collective donors range from $10 to $100 per month levels – any donation size makes a difference!)

08/18/2026

RSVP and Save the Date for our annual Remembrance Nights! 🕯️ Throughout Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in October, join us for community remembrance gatherings honoring everyone impacted by pregnancy and infant loss — including parents, families, and friends.

During each evening, we will engage in creative remembrance activities, enjoy snacks and drinks, and hear from community members. A child-friendly activity will also be available to help young attendees engage in age-appropriate ways as we gently explore themes of grief, love, and connection.

Everyone is welcome — families, friends, and children of all ages.

We are hosting four locations this year:

Central VT (Roxbury): Saturday, Oct. 3
2:00–4:00pm
Vermont Forest Cemetery
750 Beaver Meadow Rd, Roxbury, VT 05669
In partnership with Vermont Forest Cemetery and Good Beginnings

Essex: Saturday, Oct. 10
5:30–7:30pm
St. Lawrence Community Center
28 Lincoln St, Essex Jct, VT 05452

Rutland: Saturday, Oct. 17
6:00–7:30pm
Parent Child Center 2Gen Campus
14 Chaplin Ave, Rutland, VT 05701
In partnership with Rutland County Parent Child Center

Brattleboro: Sunday, Oct. 25
4:30–6:00pm
Scott Farm
707 Kipling Road
Dummerston, VT 05301

✨ RSVP: emptyarmsvermont.org/remembrance-night

08/01/2026

As we enter the final month of summer, we hope you've been able to find moments of comfort and connection, and whatever has helped carry you through these warmer days. 💛

August is here, and we're continuing to offer spaces for support. Join us for one of our virtual peer support groups or our Yoga for Grief class. Whether you've attended before or are considering joining for the first time, you're always welcome.

Learn more about our August offerings and at emptyarmsvermont.org/support or emptyarmsvermont.org/events.

07/02/2026

July in Vermont has us reaching for sunscreen one day and a sweatshirt the next. The weather shifts quickly, and we're constantly adjusting.

In some ways, grief can feel like that too.

It changes from day to day, season to season. Sadness, guilt, anger, numbness, peace, confusion—there's no single way grief is meant to look or feel. Wherever it finds you today, we hope you're able to meet yourself with grace and care. 💙

This month, we're looking forward to gathering in meaningful ways through our support groups, grief yoga on July 12, and a Lake Monsters game on July 30. We'd love to have you join us.

06/11/2026

In May, Empty Arms Vermont was thrilled to receive a donation from 100 Women Who Care-Chittenden County! What an amazing group of women who give to so many non-profits across the state!

Award Recipient, Empty Arms Vermont Co

06/02/2026

JUNE SUPPORT OFFERINGS: As June brings longer days, warmer sunshine, and the beginning of summer, we hope you find moments of comfort and renewal in the season ahead. Whether you are carrying fresh grief or honoring memories from years ago, we hope this season offers opportunities for connection, reflection, and gentle care.

Please visit www.emptyarmsvermont.org to join us at a support group or yoga class in June. 🌦 Send us a message with any questions and we'll follow-up with you!

05/30/2026

Our hearts are FULL from a great day together (finally some sunshine!). Thankful to the numerous family, friends, community members, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and vendors who make this event possible.

We surpassed our goal and raised $57,792 toward supporting bereaved families through pregnancy and infant loss. Thank you!

Grief is hard – but a griefy good time is possible when we support each other. 💛

05/30/2026

Good Grief 5K Run & Walk is here - see you soon! Check in starts at 9 AM.

Event Details
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 1000 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403

Timing
9:00 AM: Check-in and day-of registration opens (coffee and bagels until supplies run out!)
9:45 AM: Warm-up with Manny from Snap Fitness
10:00 AM: Run & Walk begins
11:15 AM: Awards announced

Event Highlights
Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream
Live music from The Smokey Newfield Project
Kids Zone with face painting and balloons & games from the Big Blue Trunk
Tostadas from Cha Cha Garna
Chain of Remembrance Craft
Time to gather, connect, and honor those we love and remember

*Proceeds benefit Empty Arms Vermont, providing bereavement support for pregnancy and infant loss.

05/29/2026

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow for the Good Grief Run & Walk! Find the Empty Arms team at Healthy Living in South Burlington TONIGHT from 5-8 pm to skip the check-in line and pick up your bib before race day. Tomorrow morning, check-in is from 9:00 am-9:50 am. Arrive early for free coffee and bagels from and ! The run/walk starts at 10:00am, rain or shine!