STEPHANIE HANDEL

Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC 2021

Fundraising for Wendt Center for Loss and Healing
US$3,443
raised of US$1,800 target
by 24 supporters
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Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC is a free bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives.

Story

For over 20 years, the Wendt Center's Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC has offered grieving children (ages 6-17) an opportunity to enter a safe space away from their everyday lives to gently explore the normal yet overwhelming process of grief.

Due to Covid, 2020 was the first time in 21 years that the Wendt Center could not provide an in-person grief sleep away camp for children. This summer we are incredibly excited to be able to offer 3 in-person day camps, followed by several virtual camp workshops for the whole family in Fall, 2021! This will provide a unique opportunity to share memories and explore grief in a safe setting where all participant's self-expression is heard, valued, validated, and honored.

This year I am dedicating my work in memory of my mother in law, Barbara Remez. As a social worker dedicated to children and their families- I think we had an instant connection. She is deeply missed! Covid 19 forced us to be creative in our ways of connecting and ritualizing this profound family loss.

Please join me by generously supporting this year's amazing camp programming! Help us counter the social isolation, loss of ritualizing grief and in-person grief support brought on by living in a pandemic!

About the campaign

Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC is a free bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives.

About the charity

With nationally recognized expertise, the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing is a premier resource for restoring hope and healthy functioning to adults, teens and children who are coping with grief, loss and trauma in the Greater Washington region.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$3,443.00
Online donations
US$2,593.00
Offline donations
US$850.00

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