Community in Grief
Resources for navigating loss, honoring grief, and restoring belonging — plus opportunities to connect through grief-informed community events.
Begin with one gentle step
Your tears are chemistry and ceremony. Each one carries cortisol, memory, and release.
— Molesey Bridgette
My Grief Angels
A supportive community and resource hub designed to help grieving hearts feel less alone. Explore gentle guidance, compassionate encouragement, and practical ways to navigate the day-to-day.
Visit My Grief AngelsGriefShare
A gentle, structured gathering where grief is honored in all its unpredictability. GriefShare offers a supportive community and practical coping tools to help you feel less alone as you move through loss.
Learn more about GriefShareRefuge in Grief
Grounded, honest support that validates grief as a human experience — not something to “fix.” Expect language that is direct, compassionate, and deeply permission-giving.
Explore Refuge in GriefDougy Center
Grounded, relationship-centered grief support that honors children and families without rushing their process. Expect compassionate education, meaningful connection, and practical guidance designed to meet grief with honesty, dignity, and care.
Learn more about Dougy CenterThe Compassionate Friends
A supportive network for those grieving the death of a child at any age and from any cause. Through shared experience and compassionate community, The Compassionate Friends helps families find understanding, connection, and hope as they grieve.
Learn more about The Compassionate FriendsCommunity Health Network: Grief and Bereavement Services
Compassionate, peer-centered grief support that honors the deeply personal nature of loss while offering connection with others who understand. Community Health Network provides facilitated support groups—both in person and virtual— where grief is met with shared experience, professional care, and steady companionship.
Learn more about Grief and Bereavement Services availableCenter for Loss and Life Transition
Grief is a profound journey, and gentle, informed companionship matters. Led by renowned death educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt, the Center for Loss offeres trusted resources, training, and hope-filled guidance - supporting both grieving hearts and those who care for them.
Learn more about the Center for Loss and Life Transition services available.End of Life Doula
Life and death are profound transitions, and compassionate support matters. An ABODE End-of-Life Doula offers advocacy, emotional guidance, and collaborative care—partnering with hospice teams to help ensure your wishes are honored and you feel supported every step of the way.
Learn more about Death Doulas.Community Events Calendar
Below is a living calendar of grief-informed events in virtual spaces. Some gatherings are open to the general public, while others may be designed for a specific audience or type of loss.
We encourage you to attend only the events that align with the grief you are currently experiencing and the kind of support you’re seeking in this season. If you’re unsure, it’s okay to start gently — read the event details and choose what feels steady and safe for you.
Please note: Seating is not guaranteed. Most events require an RSVP and may have attendance limits. Please contact the hosting organization using the information inside each event listing for the most accurate details.
When Is Now Foundation is sharing this calendar to increase visibility and serve as a connecting point — helping families and individuals find supportive spaces. We do not host every event listed here, and each event remains the responsibility of the organization named in its details.
Share a Resource
Have a book, group, counselor, or practice that helped you? We can review and consider adding it to the library. Please feel free to share what you recommend — and why it has earned your recommendation — at whenisnowfoundation@gmail.com.
What would you do to make sure someone else doesn’t feel alone in what you survived?
If You Need Immediate Support
If you are in crisis or feel at risk of harm, please contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your region. If you’re in the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
When Is Now Foundation offers support and resources, but does not provide emergency or clinical crisis intervention.
Your tears are chemistry and ceremony. Each one carries cortisol, memory, and release.
— Molesey Bridgette