Children's Grief Awareness Day

Thursday, November 19 is Children's Grief Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.

Most of you probably know that I've been doing volunteer work at Highmark Caring Place for the past 8 or so years. The Caring Place provides support for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. 1 in 20 kids will lose a parent before they graduate from high school. These kids often feel isolated and alone. We provide a safe place for them to share their feelings and give them the tools and resources they need to help them cope. It's really a wonderful program, and is provided free of charge to everyone.

Heaven forbid that you or anyone you know should ever need this type of help - but if you do, don't hesitate to recommend us. There are currently centers in Erie, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Warrendale/ Cranberry, and more on the way.

Cruise on over here or give me a shout if you're interested in learning more about what the Caring Place is all about. We are also always in need of more volunteers. It's a really rewarding experience, believe me.