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Tag Archives: San Francisco Bay Area
Eat Pizza in San Francisco While Helping Children Who Have Experienced a Death
The grass-roots organization Josie's Place raises funds for children grieving the death of a parent, sibling, close relative or friend
Be sure to mark your calendars, San Francisco readers! There’s an exciting (and tasty) event approaching. Come nibble on pizza at Patxi’s Inner Sunset location on Wednesday, October 9th, for a good cause: the grass-roots organization Josie’s Place will receive a portion of all … Continue reading
A Unique San Francisco Support Group for Children’s Grief “Josie’s Place”
Announces an evening benefitting grieving children and families entitled "Hope Springs"
More than a year ago I became aware of Josie’s Place, a San Francisco Bay Area support group for children and teens who have lost a loved one. The founder, Patricia Murphy, lost her own mother when she was a … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Bereavement, Children, Children and Death, Children and Grieving, Children's Grief, Fund Raiser, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grief support, helping children cope with loss, How to Talk to Children About Death, Josie's Place, San Francisco Bay Area, Support group, Teens, Young Children and Death
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When You Ask What to Do When Someone Dies?
Our San Francisco Bay Area vendor and services network help assist you!
This past Tuesday evening, our San Francisco Bay Area vendors and services came together for our first annual meet & greet at our San Francisco based SevenPonds office. A fall celebration decked with white pumpkins and golden flowers, we mingled, … Continue reading
How to help children cope with death? An Interview with Patricia Murphy
How the loss of two mothers inspired Josie’s Place, a center that helps grieving children, teens, and families
We interview Patricia Murphy, co-founder and director of Josie’s Place in San Francisco, which offers support to grieving children and their parents. Continue reading
Controversial Art Finds a Home in the East Bay
Varese Layzer's Artwork Joins Others' Addressing the Loss of a Loved One
Photographer Varese Layzer has found a welcoming home for her collection Making Room, photographs that document her experience of clearing out her childhood home after her mother’s death. Nine months ago, the collection was removed from its promised (and contracted) … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Installation, Krowswork, Loss of a Loved One, photography, San Francisco Bay Area, Video
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Who is Make-a-Wish Foundation? An interview with Jennifer Wilson
Make-a-Wish Aids the Healing Process of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Jennifer Wilson is the Marketing and Promotions Manager for the Greater Bay Area Make-a-Wish Foundation. Make-a-Wish grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions all around the country, and the Greater Bay Area Chapter serves 17 counties around the San … Continue reading
