This week we introduce artist Lea K. Tawd. She describes her work and her experience creating for Buzzy’s Bees. She began to work with Give Grief a Voice in 2020. Join us in welcoming Lea to our group of talented artists. “I am a mixed media artist, Reiki Master, creativity coach and author of “Creativity …
Our spotlight this week is on Lisa Reit, writer for Give Grief a Voice and guest blogger. Her stories are the inspiration for the paintings many families receive. To listen, to really hear, and to write the stories of these difficult journeys is truly a gift. Thank you, Lisa. Here, Lisa describes her experience writing for …
This week we spotlight another of our Give Grief a Voice artists, Dianna Fontes. Dianna describes herself as an Oregon rain baby who has lived all over the state. Currently, she resides with her husband, three teen/adult children (“thanks COVID”), and four cats in Troutdale, Oregon. Her creative nature grew out of a childhood centered …
Have you heard the buzz? Our project, Give Grief a Voice, is now in its second year. As with everything in 2020 we have been adjusting our plans even as our goal is consistent. Buzzy’s Bees’ Give Grief a Voice project provides families who have lost a young child an artistic representation of their child’s …
“Back to School” time. For most areas of the country, school has begun or will soon. What that looks like in 2020 is varied. Devices distributed by the school are set up in a spot at home where interaction with a teacher and classmates takes place for a few hours each day. Parents adjust their …
Our Virtual Golf Event on Saturday, August 15, was planned in lieu of our annual Mini Golf Event. Well, not exactly planned. As with so many events and gatherings this year, our original May event was not going to be able to happen so we postponed until August – with high hopes for an easing …
When it all began, we had no way of knowing that COVID-19 would be with us for so long. In a recent post, we introduced board member, Nicole Smith. As our guest blogger, Nicole shares her perspective from her work in a funeral home. We are grateful for the supportive people who assist in a …
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We are pleased to introduce Nicole Smith as our newest Buzzy’s Bees board member. Nicole joined us in May. In her professional life, she serves as Program Coordinator at Oregon Cremation. Her perspective as one who serves those who have recently lost a loved one adds an important dimension to our board. When we asked …
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Declared on July 4, 1776, our independence as a nation became a celebration – a time for communities and families …
During this time of increased awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement, the board of directors of Buzzy’s Bees has been listening and learning. Buzzy’s mission is to offer emotional and financial support to families who have experienced the unexpected loss of a child. At our start, the families in our programs represented a narrow …
Black Lives Matter – A Statement From Buzzy’s Bees Board of Directors 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
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