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From Camper to Volunteer: Malia’s Story of Hope and Giving Back
Of all the camps Malia attended, Shannon’s Hope left the most significant mark on her heart. She fondly remembers her first experience at the camp and how it transformed her approach to grief. “I remember going with my sister, feeling surprisingly excited. The moment I arrived, I was greeted by a buddy, my ‘built-in best friend’ for the weekend. From the fun activities to the moments where we shared our grief stories, the camp provided the perfect balance. It gave me a space to heal and form friendships with others who understood what I was going through.”
Katherine’s Journey: From Grief to Healing
Her mother shared, “Katherine was often tearful and anxious about life without her father”. Yet, from her first steps into the Sand Dollar Club at her school in Spring 2021, Katherine displayed a remarkable readiness to confront her emotions. She didn’t shy away from sharing her feelings, crafting a grief mask became a tangible symbol of her inner hurt. Through this openness and reflection, Katherine began…
Leading the Way: Amanda Baldwin
An Interview with Amanda Baldwin: “In working with children/teens over the past fifteen years, I’ve seen the direct impact that grief and loss has had on their emotional well-being. Many feel alone in how they are feeling or feel as though the way they’re feeling isn’t normal. Sometimes adults in their lives are grieving themselves, worry about saying the wrong thing, or feel uncomfortable talking about death/grief. This can lead to children not…
Our Approach
Because we love, we grieve. So, at Bridges of Hope, we recognize grief not as a problem to be solved, or as a process to be completed, but as a natural part of life to be acknowledged, explored and expressed. And we believe that every child deserves a safe space where they can connect with peers who “get it.” So we’ve created an evidence-based, kid-focused, multifaceted program called Stepping Stones. Stepping Stones empowers young people to connect, learn, share & grow through engaging activities including music, art, journaling, movement & mindfulness.
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Program Snapshot
Sand Dollar Club
Sand Dollar Clubs offer engaging, art-based activities led by experienced professionals at schools and other neighborhood sites. Weekly sessions help integrate time for reflection and growth as well as peer support directly into the ups & downs of daily life.
Shannon's Hope Camp
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Community Rituals
Community rituals are reflective and poignant gatherings that bring children, families, and the broader community together to collectively acknowledge our losses, share our stories, and affirm each other as we grieve together.