A Story of Hope
November 30, 2016
Is it possible for a child to find peace after his mom dies? The answer to this question is yes. Take 22-year-old Kevin McConnell, who lost
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Better Together // Video
November 16, 2016
BETTER TOGETHER Safe Crossings Foundation, in partnership with some fantastic organizations and generous donors, is honored to help such families as the Mohans and Pareja-Ortegas,
Grants to Make Wishes Come True
April 13, 2016
In 2015 the Safe Crossings Foundation board of directors designated special funds for a new community grant-making initiative. This program offered three $5,000 competitive grants
Ian Williams-Buckmaster’s Grief & Healing Story
December 9, 2015
Ian Williams-Buckmaster, endured parental struggles with addiction and multiple relocations. Ultimately, both his mom and dad died young. Low self-esteem and defiance characterized a youngster who
A Teen’s Experience at The Healing Center
September 4, 2015
Following the loss of a loved one, high school student Trystan Sanchez ended up at The Healing Center in search of support. When asked about
Healing through Art with 4th Grade Boys
August 6, 2015
“When I look at my art, I feel really proud of myself because I learned to take risks and I made things from my heart,”
“This American Life” on Grief Services
May 19, 2015
This is a fantastic article discussing the difficulty of talking to kids about death. The story focuses on The Sharing Place, a grief support center
Shivana the Slammer (and Jammer)
March 18, 2015
“Music is a very intimate thing to share with the world and with others. Music is a connection,” Shivana believes. She took up the violin
Your Gifts Helped the Isaac Family
October 10, 2014
Years of on and off cancer eventually ended with a terminal diagnosis. In 1997, at the age of 26, Joshua Isaac found a small bump
Mattie Learned to Process Grief with Safe Crossings Program
October 10, 2014
Mattie Bess is not new to grief. She has been embracing it since her father passed away in 2005 when she was just 13 years