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🌸 We want to take a moment to share a deeply touching poem written by one of our participants after the loss of her husband, Kevin. Though she couldn’t join our recent Memory Walk, she expressed her emotions through this poignant writing. “A continuing ‘loop’ of remembering Kevin during his last few weeks of life. I do remember the happy times, but this is much more difficult, and also remembering Kevin during the time of his dementia is very much to the fore. I find it difficult and painful to go to places we had been together, which is sometimes unavoidable as many are local, like the park, certain shops, and cafes. It’s especially painful to go through the menswear sections of shops. I feel the silence and emptiness when I return home. Usually, I put on the radio or TV, which helps, and I busy myself by making a drink or tidying up. I miss sharing our meals together, cooking for us, and also caring for Kevin. When I previously cried, the person who always comforted me (pre-dementia) was Kevin, and I really miss that comfort, which adds to the feeling of ‘alonement.’ GUILT—about nearly everything!” Her words capture the raw realities of grief, loneliness, and the memories that remain. It serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges many face after losing a loved one. 💙 At Community Solutions, we recognise the complexities of grief and are dedicated to offering support during these overwhelming times. With the right partnerships and community engagement, we can continue to provide vital resources to those in need. 🙌 #Support #MentalHealth #Community #Change #Charity #Wellbeing #Donate #NonProfit #Volunteer #MakeADifference

These are the creative ways our team works to help children and teens, address fear, anxiety, and other emotions. These emotions are mirrored during grief and loss of a loved one. Learning how to regulate and express yourself during stressful times, helps give children and teens some healthy tools when deep emotions emerge in the waves of grief and loss.

Losing a spouse is devastating, and can cause spirals and ups/downs of grief and processing for the rest of your life. What we as professional organizers know is that grief and depression can cause home care to slow down or crumble. Invite some peace, grace and order back into your spaces with our no-judgment decluttering and organizing services. For the entire month of September we will be offering our services to any widows (regardless of how long you've been one) Here's the details: 👑Up to 3 hours of services will be donated (If you need more than this, we will offer our services at a discounted rate) 👑 In person consultation required to be booked in August with a small fee. Use the links below to book. 👑 Cost of supplies not included, we are asking for a minimum of $50 roughly in supplies (So, we can make your spaces most efficient long-term) 👑 Before and After pictures requested (So we can show off our work on social media and potentially find more beautiful people to help) PUEBLO CONSULT: https://lnkd.in/gCR49U2V COLORADO SPRINGS CONSULT: https://lnkd.in/gDNYpPUq Have more questions? 📞 Call or Text 719-396-1965. Share this post with anyone you know and/or, kindly share on your profile! We ❤️ serving our community! #coloradosprings #pueblo #pueblowest #widowsupport #donation #donatedservices #organizing #soco #southerncolorado #giving #givingback #helpingpueblo #helpinghands #communityservice #community #generosity #helpingcoloradosprings #donate #support #depressionhelp #grief #coloradospringsorganizing #freeservices #widowstrong #widows

Terri has been living at Sheila House, one of our community homes, for seven years. Terri’s brother, Mike, loves that the staff at Las Trampas spend so much one-on-one time with Terri. Las Trampas Caregiver, Kerri, shared that most of the staff have been at Sheila House as long as Terri has, and this consistency creates a sense of trust for participants and helps cut down on negative behaviors. They’re a family. When everyone in the house (staff and participants alike) had COVID, Las Trampas employee of the year, Cheryl, practically lived at the house and worked 24-hour shifts to make sure the ladies received the care they needed. We at Las Trampas feel very lucky to have such dedicated staff, like Kerri and Cheryl, and the whole Sheila House Team. However, low government reimbursement rates make it difficult to offer competitive wages that attract people with their passion and dedication, especially now that the minimum wage for fast food workers is higher than that for caregivers. In order to ensure that we can continue to recruit and retain the best caregivers, we have set an ambitious goal to raise $60,000 this spring.    Will you make a gift to Las Trampas that is significant to you today? Your contribution will make possible the sense of home and stability that our participants deserve, fully integrated into our community. bit.ly/DonateLasTrampas #nonprofit #impact #donate #funding #philanthropy #education 

When you support Christopher's Kitchen, you're helping families get a basic need taken care of - food. When families are in the hospital, or when there are children at the Child Advocacy Center getting help, the last thing they should worry about is where their next meal will come from. With big decisions to make and heavy emotions to carry, something as simple as a meal or snack can help them carry on. #ChristophersKitchen #Charity #Nonprofit #UPMCChildrensHospital #Pittsburgh #FoodPantry #Volunteer #GivingBack #Donate #FamilySupport #ChildhoodIllness #CommunityService #HelpOthers #Philanthropy #ChildHealth #ChildhoodCancer #PediatricHospital #ChildrensCharity #HospitalSupport #FoodBank #GiveHope #KidsHealth #FamilyCare #PittsburghCharity #ChildLife #ChildrensHospital #HealthyEating #ChildhoodDisease #FoodDonation #SupportLocalCharities

🌿 Tonkin's Model of Grief 🌿 . Grief doesn't shrink over time. Instead, our life around it grows bigger, making the pain more manageable. Imagine a small ball inside a jar. The ball stays the same size, but the jar gets bigger. We adapt, grow, and find ways to live alongside our grief. . . . #GriefJourney #Healing #MentalHealth #GriefSupport #Wellness #AbbotsfordHospiceandGriefSupportSociety #Abbyhospice #AHGSS #AbbotsfordHospiceSociety #childrenandyouthgriefsupport #community #nonprofit #hospicecare #hospice #griefsupport #adultgriefsupport #freesupport #supportingourcommunity #endoflifecare #palliativecare #abbotsford #abbycares #abbotsfordbc #griefandloss #grieving #grief #griefjourney #remembering #childrensgriefsupport #abbotsfordevents #fraservalleyevents

🫸 Stop right here! I have a question for you. Have you considered what would happen if doctors ignored your end-of-life wishes? It's an unsettling thought, but it happens more often than you'd think. 😟 In this week's article, discover how to protect yourself and your family from frustration and heartache. 👉 Get the details in this week’s blog! ▶️https://lnkd.in/gdDbENK6 #forneylawtx #estateplan #willsandtrusts #powerofattorney #healthcaredirectives #guardianship #protectyourfamily #kidsprotectionplan #assetprotection #legacy #familylegacy #buildyourlegacy #estateplanningattorney #txestateplanningattorney #personalfamilylawyer #houston #adulting #smallbusiness #txsmallbusiness #businessconsulting #txnonprofit #nonprofit

One thing that most of us can agree upon is the fact that we all want to be free of suffering and to be #happy. Through our programming at Compassion Institute, many past alumni and community members have radically transformed their lives with the tools of #compassion. For this GivingTuesday 2024, we want to share their stories and how their lives have changed forever. Read about how compassion is a universal principle and has improved the lives of people from across the world and in many sectors. Real change, real lives. https://lnkd.in/g_rAXg6G Compassion is a bridge. Your gift today can be the bridge between someone’s suffering and their well-being. This GivingTuesday, help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 in the next 24 hours. Your generosity enables Compassion Institute to spread proven tools that reduce suffering and support health, happiness, and well-being globally. https://lnkd.in/g_rAXg6G #givingtuesday #nonprofit #donations #health #wellness #meditations #guidedpractices #courses

Parenting after loss comes with its own set of challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. 💛 The Daffodil Room Group is here to support you with compassion and understanding. Let's navigate this journey together. 🌼 #ParentingSupport #GriefJourney #CommunityCare #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsupport #Support

These moments remind us of the importance of coming together and supporting each other. For many of these individuals, a hot meal is not something they can take for granted. It was a humbling experience to see how much this simple act of sharing supper meant to them.As it is written in the Bible, "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." — Hebrews 13:16.We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us in this mission. Your donations and volunteer efforts make a significant difference. Together, we can continue to provide not only food but also hope and a sense of community to those in need.Let’s keep this spirit of giving alive. Every little bit helps, and together, we can make a big difference.Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.#CommunitySupport #GivingBack #HelpingHands #SupperWithTheNeedy #KindnessMatters #FoodForAll #EndHunger #SupportTheNeedy #MakingADifference #CharityEvent #LoveInAction #FaithInAction #HopeForAll #ServeOthers #ActsOfKindness #HelpingOthers #TogetherWeCan #VolunteerWork #CommunityLove #ShareTheLove #FeedTheHungry #OrphanageSupport #ChildrensRights #HumanitarianAid #NonProfitWork #CharityWork #SupportingCommunities #LoveAndCompassion #FaithHopeLove #BibleVerse #Hebrews1316