We need your help...
The Center for Grieving Children, Teens and Families is an independent non-profit organization and is totally supported by donations from individuals and participating families, and gifts from corporations, foundations and businesses.

We do not receive state or federal funding; nor do we receive third party payments. While we do charge for training and educational programs, no fees are charged for the children’s support groups. The average cost to provide services for one child for a year is over $1000.

Mail your tax-deductible contribution to:

   The Center for Grieving Children, Teens and Families

   1139 East Luzerne Street

   Philadelphia, PA  19124

The Center is a participant in the Donor Choice Program of the United Way Campaign of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our Donor Choice Number is 14057.

Other Ways You Can Give:

• Memorial gifts
• Honorary gifts
• Gifts of Stock
• In-kind Services and Gifts
• Wills and Bequests

Volunteer Opportunities

Office Support Staff

Use your clerical skills, general office know-how, and/or computer expertise to assist with mailings and related office work. Hours are flexible.

Special Events Volunteer

Help with special events at The Center. For persons who like to plan, organize and carry out special fundraising and promotional events.

Children's Grief Group Volunteer Facilitators

Who we are looking for?

Our volunteers are adults who care deeply about children and love to listen to them with all their hearts. They are capable of tolerating sadness and pain, as well as appreciating joy and some of the hidden gifts that result from growing through grief.

Our volunteers are willing to look at their own losses and continue to grow through them. They are open to sharing their humanity and to learning.

Our volunteers must attend a one-day volunteer facilitator training program and to the supervised training experience while serving as a volunteer. We ask for a commitment of one school calendar year to The Center.

Work with staff to facilitate children's grief support groups at The Center. Requirements for this challenging yet rewarding role include a placement interview, a security background check and completion of the volunteer facilitator training program. Click here for application. Once we have received the completed application, the volunteer will be notified of the next training class.

For more information on How to Help Grieving Children, Teens and Families call 215-744-4025 or e-mail us at grievingchildren@aol.com