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As the seasons change, so can our grief. So, we’ve designed a fall full of activities to empower you & your family to connect & grow. Mark your calendars and plan to join us this season! And as the newest member of the Bridges of Hope, I look forward to meeting you soon.

Tiara Salaam, Development & Communications Coordinator

 

August

Teen Art Workshop

August 17th at 10:00 am
Taco Boy at Folly Beach
Our teens joined us for a morning at Folly Beach learning from local artist Bri Wenke to explore the power of art & exploring the waves of grief. This was offered to ages 12-16 and we provided transportation!

Monthly Family Workshop

August 18th from 6:00-7:15 pm
Bridges of Hope Office in North Charleston, SC
For August’s monthly workshop, we had our families create memory boxes for their loved ones. We let their creativity shine while offering a pizza dinner!

September

Sand Dollar Club

Beginning Mid-September
Hosted at partnering schools, our Sand Dollar Clubs are starting up soon. This 9-week peer grief support group allows students to explore their grief, foster peer support, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience.

Monthly Family Workshop: Nature Time

September 12th from 6:00-7:15 pm
Riverfront Park
This month’s family activity will be a nature walk with a butterfly-making and release activity! Dinner will be provided.

Hope, Hooves, & Healing: Family Farm Visit

September 30th from 2:00-6:00 pm | Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding
Embark on an interactive farm tour, create a unique memorial horseshoe, and learn more about our Hope & Hooves 3-part series coming in November! Learn more or RSVP now!

October

Shannon’s Hope Camp 

October 7 & 8th | Seabrook Island, SC
Running since 1989 (wow!), this weekend overnight camp is for ages 7-17. Camp registration opened on August 8th and spaces are filling up quickly!

Monthly Family Workshop

October 10th from 6:00-7:15 pm
Bridges of Hope Office in North Charleston, SC
Each month we offer a family activity with a pizza dinner.

November

Community Candlelight

November 5th at 5:30 pm
Hampton Park
An annual tradition: this community candlelight ceremony is to honor and remember those we grieve.

Hope, Hooves & Healing: The Series

November 1st | November 8th | November 15th | from 6:00-8:00 pm
Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding (CATR) in Johns Island
We are partnering with CATR to provide a NEW service for children and teens who are grieving! There will be limited availability. Learn more now!
***Must be 8 years old or older***
Monthly Family Workshop
November 14th from 6:00-7:15 pm
Bridges of Hope Office in North Charleston, SC
Each month we offer a family activity with a pizza dinner.

December

Stingrays Night!

December 1st at 7:00 pm
North Charleston Coliseum
Save the Date for a night at the SC Stingrays with Bridges of Hope!
Ticket reservations will be available starting November 1st in honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Month.