Roasted by Mom

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 …

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Community Fair with Safe Crossings and Seattle Children’s Hospital

On a chilly but bright February day, volunteers from Buzzy’s tabled at the first ever “Guilding Love and Grief” community fair hosted by the Safe Crossings Foundation and Seattle Children’s hospital. The day included many activities, from a youth panel attended by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, to a game of cornhole, a firetruck tour, and …

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Community Fair with Safe Crossings and Seattle Children’s Hospital

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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