I’m donating in honor of the strong, resilient, and inspriring people I’m surrounded by at Brooke’s Place. Through the darkest times they found the light and have taken that experience and used it to create and grow this amazing place to be. Brooke’s Place is a community-a community of fun, kindness, empathy, and listening ears. Through outreach programs like BP8, or the ongoing support groups, Brooke’s Place is there for you. It has taught me the value of each day, of appreciating what I have in this moment, and of kindness and compassion for a hardship I am fortunate enough to not understand. Please consider donating in memory of those you’ve lost, and of those struggling with loss. #BirthdayOfGiving 

BROOKE'S PLACE PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS, THERAPY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO EMPOWER CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THRIVE IN THE MIDST OF GRIEF. Experiencing the death of someone significant can be very isolating for children, and their behavior can often times be misinterpreted as something other than an expression of grief. Risks of unaddressed grief in a child includes isolation, substance abuse, depression, poor school performance, aggression, and anxiety.Because 1 in 7 children will lose a parent, sibling or close loved one by the time they are 20, Brookes Place works to create a community where every young person living with grief feels safe, supported and understood during their personal grief journey.