Uplift Center for Grieving Children

Did you know that 1 in 11 children, or 9.1% of all children in Pennsylvania, will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18? Through Uplift's support groups and services, over 2,500 youth, plus their caregivers, gain access to a community of support in grief.

Bidding starts NOW for Uplift's silent auction. Bid through Thursday, May 4 at 8 PM EDT on packages including live theatre and concerts, fine dining, museum trips, and golfing foursomes! uplifting2023.ggo.bid/bidding/packag…

Don't miss your chance to see @Beyonce live in Philadelphia as part of the highly-anticipated Renaissance World Tour! Purchase a raffle ticket, and you and 3 friends will have the opportunity to see her live at the Linc on Wednesday, July 12. upliftphilly.ejoinme.org/raffle

Everyone has the right to grieve: Uplift's Director of Clinical and Education Services, Crystal Wortham, MSW, LCSW spoke with Janice Tosto on @gtownradio about the necessity of recognizing and supporting grief. Listen to their conversation: youtu.be/Jzdw4H-zIds

Join Uplift for An UPLIFTing Evening on Thursday, May 4 at Vie by @CescapheEvents for a meaningful evening that supports our free grief services for children and caregivers. Tickets and sponsorship available: upliftphilly.ejoinme.org/uplifting2023

Uplift's annual gala, An UPLIFTing Evening, is in less than two months on Thursday, May 4! Many thanks to AAJI's and @ChildrensPhila for sponsoring the event as Promise level sponsors. Learn more about sponsorship or secure your tickets today at upliftphilly.ejoinme.org/uplifting2023

Join us tomorrow evening from 5-6:30 PM for a caregiver workshop on “Coping with Grief & Loss as a Family.” We'll identify ways we can cope with grief, support our children and ourselves, and stay connected to those who we’ve lost. Sign up at this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

All youth and caregivers went home with a new book, a blanket, and a snack and bottle of water to enjoy on the way home. Many thanks to @FirstBook and @ActsRetirement Life Communities for their book and blanket donations!

On February 22 and March 1, Uplift held in-person family nights for youth and caregivers to make their own paper lanterns. Participants wrote meaningful messages on the inner tubes, and Uplift's team lead a close-out circle with dimmed lights to enjoy the candles shining through.

Next Thursday, Uplift's Lamya Broussard, LSW, MSS, MLSP joins Kathryn Ellard (@Tuesdayschldrn) and Catherine E. Jaynes, Ph.D (@TheCOVIDCollab, Steady State Impact) for @elunanetwork Community Conversations: The Pandemic's Impact on Grief. Save your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Keri Salerno has been named the next Executive Director of Uplift Center for Grieving Children. Read more about Keri's leadership experience: upliftphilly.org/wp-content/upl…

For youth in the LGBTQ community, orientation and gender often impact their grief in ways that allies outside of the community may not anticipate. Uplift clinicians CJ Roseberry, MSW and Sam Middleton, MS offer fundamentals for supporting LGBTQ youth. youtu.be/z1hoeIWzREc

Uplift's #PhillyHopeLine and offices will be closed this upcoming Monday, February 20 in observance of President's Day. Regular HopeLine hours will resume on February 21, Tuesday-Thursday 10 AM-8 PM and Friday, 1-4 PM. For resources, visit upliftphilly.org/philly-hopeline

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth , Uplift's clinicians brought in snacks from the African diaspora to share during our bimonthly all-team meeting. Offerings included Malawian mandazi and zitumbuwa, South African chakalaka relish with bread, and Jamaican banana bread.

"Grief and joy are oppositional forces in our lives. Yet when — there are no 'ifs' for Philly sports fans — the Eagles win, I will have a frisson of joy. Not just for Philadelphia but for Maddy... I’ll celebrate, because she would want me to." inquirer.com/opinion/commen…

This free community conversation, which is open to the public, will deepen your understanding about the pandemic's impact on grieving families, address the stigma of COVID loss, and provide support strategies for families who have experienced loss during this extraordinary time.

Senior Uplift Clinician Lamya Broussard, LSW, MSS, MLSP joins Kathryn Ellard of @Tuesdayschldrn and Catherine E. Jaynes, Ph.D of @TheCOVIDCollab for "Community Conversations: The Pandemic's Impact on Grief" presented by @elunanetwork. Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Tomorrow, Senior Uplift Clinician Samantha Anthony, MS, NCC presents at the @highmarkcaring 2023 Grief Talks Conference. This year's webinar is free to attend and open to all, and runs all day from 8:30 am - 4 pm. Sign up and learn more: highmarkcaringplace.com/cp2/events/gri…

Uplift Center for Grieving Children is now hiring for a Bilingual Uplift Clinician and a part-time Development and Communications Associate. View job details and apply through our portal on Indeed: indeed.com/cmp/Uplift-Cen…

Uplift's space is set up for our first family Art Night of 2023! Tonight kids and caregivers will learn the art of yarn-weaving using looms and yarn donated by Wild Hand in Mt. Airy, and enjoy take-home bags with goodies donated by @FirstBook, @ActsRetirement, and the Uplift YPB.