Joel’s Place does not receive funding from any government agency. Your gift keeps us going for the grieving children and families who need us.
Joel’s Place provides grief support for children and their families who experience the death of someone special. We meet during the school year for a pizza dinner and peer grief support groups, and offer a Butterfly Release every Summer.
Every Summer we hold a Butterfly Release where children and families release a live butterfly in memory of their loved one, followed by a picnic lunch. Active, past, and new families attend.
Our peer based grief support groups for children and families have always been offered free of charge, thanks to the incredible generosity of donors like you.
We provide dinner before every meeting. This gives our adult participants a break from worrying about what’s for dinner. The kids look forward to having pizza when they come to Joel’s Place.
Our non-denominational grief support groups for children and families have always been free. We are a non-profit organization. 100% of your donation goes directly to serving our families.
“I have never felt so called to do something in my entire life. Thank you for fostering an environment that allows me to feel supported and comfortable using my skills to help these kids.”
“Joel’s Place is an amazing place run by amazing people. They’ve helped me deal with the loss of my friend. I don’t know where I’d be without them.”
“Joel’s Place is a safe place for my daughter to share her feelings. It has truly been a joy for my daughter to be in this program, not only for her grieving but also for her confidence.”
“I was introduced to Joel’s Place [when I was 13, after the death of my father]. Joel’s Place left a lasting imprint on my heart that will forever be there. As a child they taught me how to grieve through various mediums- from art, to journaling, to song and spoken words. The facilitators there gave me the space I needed to understand the immense feelings of grief, the up and down journey that comes along with it, and healing. I was able to honor my feelings, and thoughts while honoring the memory of my dad.”
New families are welcome to attend our grief support groups any time at Joel’s Place. Contact us, share your story, and join us.
Join our raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too!
Total of 5 prizes will be awarded:
Drawing will be held at our Annual Fundraising Event at Forest City Brewery on October 24, 2026. Winners need not be present.
Donate in memory of a parent figure you may be missing this celebratory season.
Joel’s Place for Children invites you to join us for dinner, cocktails, and the Ocean Diamond Mystery on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 1 PM.
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