Mourning Hope Grief Center

GIVE TO LINCOLN...

All involved with Mourning Hope operate with a crystal clear, singular purpose – to bring comfort and support to children, teens, young adults and their families in times of grief.

The death of a loved one can be an overwhelming experience for anyone. But for a child, whose entire world is defined by their connection to a handful of people, the death of one of those individuals can be devastating. Because other family members are overcome with their own grief, children often become the “forgotten mourners.”

Following a traumatic loss, finding grief-related resources and someone who understands often makes the difference between going down the right or wrong path in life. Unresolved childhood grief is often linked with depression, violence, truancy, school failure, substance abuse and suicidal tendencies. By supporting bereaved children who are at risk of developing these complications and providing them with life coping skills, the potential social, emotional and health problems associated with unresolved grief can be minimized.

At Mourning Hope, children and teens have the opportunity to participate in peer-based support groups with youth their own age who have had similar experiences. Children, teens, young adults and their caregivers are taught healthy coping skills for dealing with the death of a loved one. They are given the freedom to grieve in their own way and at their own pace. Ultimately, they learn that while grief is terribly hard work, hope and healing are possible, and no one ever has to grieve alone.

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE...

We hope that on May 28, you will not only support the Mourning Hope Grief Center by making an online donation, but also utilize this giving option as a way to remember and honor your loved ones for Memorial Day. Upon making a donation to Mourning Hope, you will be able to type in a tribute for your online gift by simply clicking the “Dedicate my donation to someone” box.