Camp Erin

Though winter weather seems to be hanging on in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere, it is already time to be thinking about summer camps for kids. In fact, registration is open now for Camp Erin Portland. The camp, a partnership between Eluna and Providence Hospice of Oregon, has served grieving children, teens, and families since …

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Camp Erin Summer Camp for Children Grieving

Becoming Grief Informed Dougy Center Webinar

On October 27th a number of Buzzy’s Bees volunteers participated in a webinar, “Becoming Grief Informed,” through the Dougy Center. It was presented by Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT, who is Director of Training and Translational Research at the center.  She guided us through why, what, and how to become grief informed.  Buzzy’s founder and …

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President Lincoln’s Cottage “Reflections on Grief and Loss” Exhibit

On May 11, 2021, “Smart Talk” of WITF, the NPR affiliate in central Pennsylvania, aired “Understanding grief through Mary Todd Lincoln’s life and experience.” The 38-minute program includes interviews with Callie Hawkins, Director of Programming at Lincoln Cottage and Julia Dunn, M.Ed., LPC and Clinical Director at Olivia’s House. Lincoln Cottage is an historic museum …

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Give Grief a Voice Art Exhibition and Benefit Recap

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 …

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Art Salon

Buzzy’s Bees tried something new this spring.  We held a ‘this-is-not-a-fundraiser’ event for donors, supporters, and industry professionals in Seattle. A little bit outside of our comfort zone (no fundraising goal!), the idea was simply to invite people to experience the Give Grief a Voice project in 3-D.  Held on a Thursday evening at a …

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