While the world outside can often feel overwhelming, the community here at Buzzy’s Bees remains a steady source of light. As we step further into 2026, we want to pause and offer our deepest gratitude to everyone who dedicated their time, energy, and resources throughout 2025. Our mission—supporting families navigating the sudden loss of a […]
A Legacy of Love: Honoring Our 2025 Hive Read More »
One does not have to look far or listen closely for news that hurts our hearts. At Buzzy’s Bees we would like to break into that narrative with words of humble gratitude for those who directed their time and resources in 2024 to fulfill our mission. As we seek to support families through the unexpected
Generous Hands and Hearts Read More »
We wish to share a heartfelt thank you to our Buzzy’s Bees fundraising luncheon participants and donors. On October 25, guests gathered at the NW Natural office building in downtown Portland. We were treated to a build-your-own bowl buffet through the generosity of NW Natural, coordinated by Kathleen Dolezal. The Buzzy’s Bees team focused on
October Fundraising Luncheon Read More »
Our hearts ache with each family that is experiencing the loss of a young child. Grief is present for months and years. There is always a space at the table and in the family photo where this child should be. One way to acknowledge and remember a child is with a gift in memory of
2023 Contributors – We Love our ‘Hive’ Read More »
Each May, Elliott & Murrey Coffee Roasters celebrate moms with a special blend. This year, the mom-owned roastery has created “Roasted by Mom: Mother’s Day Coffee,” a blend that honors both Bereaved Mother’s and Mother’s Day, May 7 and 14 respectively. This is a delicious way to support bereaved mothers as a portion of proceeds
“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break.” William Shakespeare These words from Shakespeare lend support to the mission of Buzzy’s Bees to “…change the grief culture surrounding the unexpected loss of a child.” Please continue to speak the names of beloved, lost ones. As
Inspired by Generosity Read More »
On September 24th, 2022, Buzzy’s Bees held our 4th annual Give Grief a Voice Art Exhibition and Benefit, our first event open to the public since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We gathered together in the Historic Alberta House in Portland, Oregon, on a warm sunny evening for a night of remembrance and love. Arriving families
Give Grief a Voice Art Exhibition and Benefit Recap Read More »
One does not speak with Patty Torres for very long before her admiration and love for her family enter the conversation. It is easy to understand why: Her father emigrated from Mexico to the United States as a seventeen-year-old and began a lifetime of farming and work in various states. He returned and brought his
BEE QUILT STORY OF GENEROSITY Read More »
