August 2025 – Newsletter

Back-to-School with Grief in Mind

As August arrives and the school year begins, many children and families in our community are preparing for new routines, teachers, and friendships. While this can be an exciting time, it can also bring a wave of emotions for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

At Adam’s Place, we know that grief doesn’t pause for the first day of school. For a child who has experienced loss, back-to-school season may be filled with anxiety, sadness, or a sense of missing someone who once played a big part in these moments—maybe a parent who helped with homework, a grandparent who picked them up, or a sibling who shared stories about their first day.

Here’s how we can support grieving children during this transition:

• Create a Safe Space: Let them know it’s okay to feel a mix of emotions—excitement, sadness, confusion—all at once.

• Honor Their Person: Consider simple rituals like packing a comforting note or a small memento in their backpack.

• Keep Communication Open: Check in often, especially during the first few weeks of school.

• Share with Educators: Inform teachers or school counselors about the loss so they can offer additional support and understanding.

This school year, let’s remember that every backpack may carry more than just books—some carry stories of love, loss, and incredible resilience.

🖤 National Grief Awareness Day – August 30 🖤
Shining a Light on Grief, One Heart at a Time

At Adam’s Place, every day is an opportunity to support grieving hearts—but on August 30, we pause with the rest of the nation to recognize National Grief Awareness Day. This day is a powerful reminder that grief is a natural, personal, and often invisible journey—and that no one should have to walk it alone.

Children and teens who are grieving often feel misunderstood or overlooked, especially when their pain isn’t always visible. National Grief Awareness Day encourages all of us to listen more, judge less, and create safe spaces where emotions are welcomed and healing can begin.

We invite you to honor this important day by:
💛 Starting a conversation about grief
💛 Reaching out to someone who may be hurting
💛 Learning more about how grief impacts young people

Let’s work together to raise awareness, show compassion, and remind our community that grief is love in a new form—and it deserves to be seen.

✨ Get Your Groove On for a Great Cause! ✨

Mark your calendars and shine up those dancing shoes—Adam’s Place 15th Annual Vintage & Vibes is happening this November, and you won’t want to miss it! 💃🎶

Join us for a night full of sips, bites, and beats, plus our Power of the Purse, famous live purse auction—all in support of grieving children and families in our community. This isn’t just another night out—it’s a celebration with purpose, where every ticket, every bid, and every beat helps provide healing and hope to those who need it most.

💼 Bid big.
💙 Give back.
🎉 Celebrate with heart.

Whether you come for the music, the energy, or the mission—come ready to vibe, connect, and make a difference. Tickets go fast, so gather your friends, dress to impress, and get ready for a night to remember!

Let’s make this year’s Vintage & Vibes the most impactful one yet!

🌟 Ready to Make a Real Impact in 2025? 🌟

Do you love working with kids? Have a big heart? Want to do something truly meaningful with your time?

Then we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you—become a Camp Cope Facilitator at Adam’s Place! 💛🦸‍♀️

We're looking for everyday heroes—students, professionals, caregivers, and community members—who are ready to step up and support grieving children and teens. You don’t need a cape or counseling degree—just compassion, a listening ear, and the desire to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

👂 Be a safe space.
💬 Help kids heal.
💛 Be part of something bigger.

“It’s truly life-changing—what you give, you get back tenfold.”

If you're looking for purpose, connection, and the chance to help a child feel less alone, this is your moment.

👉 Learn more & sign up: adamsplacelv.org/volunteer
Healing starts with YOU—let’s make 2025 the year of hope in action.

🎒 Fall 2025 Camp Cope Registration is OPEN! 🎒

Adam’s Place is here to walk alongside children, teens, and caregivers as they navigate the transitions that come with both grief and the back-to-school season. We’re thrilled to welcome both new and returning families to another season of support, connection, and healing through our FREE Camp Cope program.

Beginning this September, our peer-based support groups will provide a safe, understanding space where participants can explore their grief, build healthy coping skills, and grow alongside others who truly understand. With age-based sessions and no cost to families, Camp Cope is designed to ensure that no child grieves alone. 💛

Know a family who could benefit? Share this opportunity and help us continue building a compassionate community.

If your family is grieving the loss of a loved one due to opioid or stimulant misuse, Camp Cope CARES is here to walk alongside you with understanding, support, and hope. You are not alone—our community is here to help you find strength and healing in a safe, caring space.

Through shared stories, meaningful connections, and heartfelt support, we navigate this journey together. ✨

💻✨ Learning that makes a difference. ✨💻
At Adam’s Place, we’re committed to equipping professionals, parents, caregivers & community members with the tools to support grieving children and teens.

📚 24/7 access to expert-led recorded webinars
💙 Thanks to grant funding, select courses are FREE
🌐 Start learning today: adamsplacelv.org/courses

💙 How Do You Remember Your Loved One? 💙
At Adam’s Place, we know that every family honors their loved one in their own unique way—through special meals, meaningful traditions, creative activities, or quiet moments of reflection.

We invite you to share your personal ritual of remembrance.
Whether it's something you do every year or a small everyday gesture, your story may be featured to inspire and support others in our community. 🕯️🌻

Because when we share how we remember, we remind others they’re not alone. 💬💞

📩 Want to share your ritual? Send your stories and pictures to samantha@adamsplacelv.org