## Upcoming Events ### Spring 2026 E-Motion Walking Groups Join our grief groups for grievers by grievers with movement, with locations across Massachusetts. Each group will be walking and working towards completing 5k. Register: Learn more: Locations for each group will be provided after registration. ### Lenox E-Motion - Who can attend: All are welcome - Date and Time: March 15 – May 3 (Sundays) ### Amesbury E-Motion - Who can attend: All are welcome - Date and Time: April 12 – May 17 (Sundays) ### Gloucester E-Motion - Who can attend: All are welcome - Date and Time: April 12 – May 31 (Sundays) ### Springfield E-Motion - Who can attend: Individuals who have experienced a death of a child - Date and Time: April 26 – June 14 (Sundays) ### Sturbridge E-Motion - Who can attend: Individuals who have experienced a death of a child - Date and Time: April 26 – June 14 (Sundays) ### Dorchester/Boston E-Motion - Who can attend: Individuals who have experienced a death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or termination for medical reasons - Date and Time: April 26 – June 14 (Sundays) ### Boston/Newton E-Motion - Who can attend: All are welcome - Date and Time: April 26 - June 28 (Sundays) ### Other Spring 2026 Events ### 30th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace Help us support mothers and families of murder victims at our annual walk for peace. Who can attend: All are welcome Date and time: May 10 at 8 a.m. Location: Town Field Park, 1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122 Registration: [https://www.mothersdaywalk4peace.org/Account/Register](< https://www.mothersdaywalk4peace.org/Account/Register>) Learn more: ### Hematology Oncology Annual Survivor Celebration Cancer survivors are invited to join us at this celebration. Date, time, and location will be announced soon. Contact: Vipasha Agnihotrigupta, LICSW, OSW-C, support program manager at [617.638.7540]() or Cyrena Gasse, support program assistant at [617.414.5726](tel:617.414.5726) or ### Summer 2026 Events ### Camp Kesem Summer camp for children whose parent(s) are undergoing cancer treatment, are cancer survivors, or were lost to cancer - Who can attend: Children and teenagers from six to 18 years old - Date and time: June, July, August – exact dates TBD - Location: Boston University, Chestnut Hill, Harvard University, MIT, Tufts - Register: [https://kesem.campmanagement.com/p/request\_for\_info\_m.php?action=enroll&\_gl=1\*xzuei9\*\_ga\*NjcxMDg2NTczLjE3NzQ0NjcwNzE.\*\_ga\_QY37YFZRTW\*czE3NzQ0NjcwNzEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzQ0Njc0ODUkajYwJGwwJGgzOTU1NDc0NTU.\*\_gcl\_au\*NDg1MDY5MTY3LjE3NzQ0NjcwNzI](https://kesem.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll&_gl=1*xzuei9*_ga*NjcxMDg2NTczLjE3NzQ0NjcwNzE.*_ga_QY37YFZRTW*czE3NzQ0NjcwNzEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzQ0Njc0ODUkajYwJGwwJGgzOTU1NDc0NTU.*_gcl_au*NDg1MDY5MTY3LjE3NzQ0NjcwNzI.) - Learn more: - Contact: [253.736.3821](tel:253.736.3821) ### Camp Kangaroo A free bereavement camp experience for children who have suffered grief due to the death of a loved one - Who can attend: Children and teenagers five to 18 years old - Date and time: TBD (two-day camp) - Location: Natick, MA - Learn more: - Contact: [847.692.1000](tel:847.692.1000) or ### Wildflower Summer camp and enrichment opportunities for children who have lost one or both parents. Date, time, and location will be announced soon. - Who can attend: Children five to 18 years old in the Greater Boston area - Contact: [804.377.3430](tel:847.692.1000) or ### Comfort Zone Camp Programs for children who have lost a parent, guardian, or sibling - Who can attend: Children ages seven to 17 (or 18 if still in high school) - Date and time: June, July, August – exact dates TBD - Location: Camp Burgess & Camp Hayward, Sandwich, MA - Register: - Learn more: - Contact: Diane Gardner, program director at [781.861.1413](tel:781.861.1413) or ### Angel Wings Retreat Two-day bereavement camp for children and teens who are grieving loss of a loved one - Who can attend: Children and teenagers six to 15 years old - Date and time: July 11-12 - Location: TBD - Learn more: - Contact: [508.973.3426](tel:508.973.3426) or ### Camp Braveheart Massachusetts Two-day bereavement camp for children and teens who are grieving loss of a loved one - Who can attend: Children and teenagers five to 17 years old - Date and time: July 16-17 - Location: Hockomock Area YMCA, 300 Elmwood St, North Attleborough, MA02760 - Learn more: - Contact: [888.528.9077](tel:888.528.9077) or ### Camp Stepping Stones - Care Dimensions 25th Camp Stepping Stones Space for children and parents/caregivers to connect with other grieving families, to honor and remember those who have died - Who can attend: Children from four to 18 years old and their families - Date and time: July 18, TBD - Location: Glen Urquhart School, 74 Hart St, Beverly, MA 01905 - Learn more: - Contact: [888.283.1722](tel:888.283.1722) or ### Camp Erin Boston Weekend camp program for children, teens and their families, providing grief support and education - Who can attend: Children, teens, and their families - Date and time: August 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Location: Camp Erin Boston, Middleboro MA - Register: - Learn more: - Contact: [508.309.5107](tel:508.309.5107) or ### Fall 2026 Events ### Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice #### Join us at the 39th Annual Walk for Hospice - Who can attend: All are welcome - Date and time: September 27 at 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (walk) - Location: St. John’s Prep, 72 Spring St, Danvers, MA 01923 - Register: - Learn more: - Contact: [888.283.1722](tel:888.283.1722) ### October: “Wave of Light” Service to honor all losses, but specifically those who have died at BMC Brighton in the past year - Who can attend: Anyone in the BMC Brighton community who has experienced a loss - Date and time: October 15, 7-8 p.m. - Location: BMC Brighton main chapel - Contact: Elizabeth (Elli) Goeke, MDiv, director of Spiritual Care and Volunteer Service at 617.789.2093 or ### Walk for Hope Join our walk to raise awareness of mental health challenges and suicide prevention and help support individuals who have experienced loss and individuals at risk - Who can attend: All are welcome - Date and time: TBD - Location: Andover Field House, 80 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA 01810 - Register and learn more: ### November: “Adult Loss Mass” Service to honor all losses, but specifically those who have died at BMC Brighton in the past year - Who can attend: Anyone in the BMC Brighton community who has experienced a loss - Date and time: Weekend before Thanksgiving – Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. - Location: BMC Brighton main chapel - Contact: Elizabeth (Elli) Goeke, MDiv, director of Spiritual Care and Volunteer Service at 617.789.2093 or ### Winter 2026 Events ### Care Dimensions Tree of Lights Each light represents a story, memory and a lasting tribute Who can attend: All are welcome Date & Time: December, TBD Location: TBD Learn more: [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/toli/event/treeoflights/ ]() Contact: [978.223.9787](tel:978.223.9787) or ### Homeless Persons Memorial Event & Annual Memorial Service Who can attend: All are welcome Date & Time: December, TBD Location: TBD Contact: Claire Davies, LICSW, senior manager of behavioral health at [617.655.3557](tel:617.655.3557) or ### Hematology Oncology Holiday Party Who can attend: BMC cancer and sickle cell survivors Date and time: December, TBD Location: TBD Contact: Vipasha Agnihotrigupta, LICSW, OSW-C, support program manager at [617.638.7540](tel:617.638.7540) or Cyrena Gasse, support program assistant at [617.414.5726](tel:617.414.5726) or ### Ongoing Children and Family-Focused Events and Support ### Jeff’s Place Supportive groups for grieving children, teens, young adults, and families Who can attend: Children, teens, young adults, and their families Date and time: Depends on the services/group Location: Jeff’s Place, 281 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701 Learn more: [https://www.jeffsplace.org/](mailto:https://www.jeffsplace.org/) Contact: [508.879.2800](tel:508.879.2800) ### Hope Health Grief support groups for children, teens and adults Locations: Virtual or in-person in MA: Attleboro, Weymouth and RI: East Greenwich, Providence, Portsmouth, Wakefield, Warwick Register: Learn more: [https://www.hopehealthco.org/services/hospice-care/grief-support/find-a-grief-support-group/](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VwOuCzlpRkSjSW5DU13QZpZVl5PSENZEnOzkkKmwFIhUOUlBNDdVUTkxQkFJWjg0MDROSEVMOTQ2QS4u) Contact: [888.528.9077](tel:888.528.9077) ### Heart Play Individual, bereavement groups and summer camps supporting children, teens, young adults, and their families coping with a serious illness or death of an important person in their lives Who can attend: Children, teens, young adults, and their families Date and time: Depends on the services/group Location: Virtual and in-person at Good Shepard Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton MA 02459 Learn more: Contact: [508.309.5107](tel:508.309.5107) or ### Ongoing Adult-Focused Events and Support ### Bereavement Group A six-week bereavement support group Who can attend: Any adults in the BMC Brighton community who has experienced an adult loss Date and time: Thursday, 2:30-4 p.m., early October to mid-November Location: BMC Brighton Contact: Jesse Keane, associate chaplain in Spiritual Care and Volunteer Services at [617.789.3045](tel:617.789.3045) or ### New Beginnings Wellesley Hills Grief and loss support group Who can attend: Adults only Date and time: Thursday evenings Location: Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Learn more: Contact: Deirdre O’Hare, director, at [781.718.8439](tel:781.718.8439) or ### Jewish Family and Children’s Service Bereavement groups for those who have lost a partner, parent, or a deeply meaningful relationship Who can attend: Adults of any religion Date and time: TBD Partner loss: Second and fourth Monday of the month, 1:30-3 p.m. Parent loss: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 5-6:15 p.m. Suicide loss survivor group: First and third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Suicide loss survivor support group for parents: Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451 Register: [https://jewishfamilychildrensservice.formstack.com/forms/access\_helpline\_referral](https://jewishfamilychildrensservice.formstack.com/forms/access_helpline_referral) Learn more: Contact: Mental Health Connect Helpline at 781.693.5562 or mentalhealth@jfcsboston.org ### Resilience Behavioral Health Individual and group therapy for any kind of loss that has impacted an individual's life Locations: Cape Cod, Hardwick, Northborough, Salem, Walpole ### Hope Health Grief support groups for children, teens and adults Locations: Virtual or in-person in MA: Attleboro, Weymouth and RI: East Greenwich, Providence, Portsmouth, Wakefield, Warwick Register: Learn more: Contact: [888.528.9077](tel:https://www.hopehealthco.org/services/hospice-care/grief-support/find-a-grief-support-group/) ### The Compassionate Friends- Boston Self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, hope, and support to those who have lost a child, a sibling, or grandchild Who can attend: Adults only Date and time: Virtual on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. and in-person on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 206 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116 Learn more: Contact: ### The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands Grief support groups Date and time: Every second and fourth Monday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Register: [https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E189384&id=58](https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E189384&id=58) Learn more: Contact: [508.548.7999](tel:508.548.7999) or ### You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone: Fisher Home Grief Support Group Grief support groups to share, listen, and connect with others who understand Who can attend: Open to everyone Date and time: Second Thursday of every month from 4:30-6 p.m. Location: Hospice Shop of the Fisher Home, 6 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002 Learn more: [https://www.fisherhome.org/bereavement ]() Contact: [413.549.0115](tel:413.549.0115) ### Expressive Bereavement Arts Group Safe space for each participant to work on a collage aimed at supporting their grief journey Who can attend: Open to everyone Date and time: Last Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Learn more: Contact: [413.727.5749](tel:413.727.5749) ### Cooley Dickinson Walking Group Weather-dependent walk to share and connect around their grief experience Who can attend: Adults only Date and time: Second and fourth Friday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Childs Park, 78 North Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Learn more: Contact: [413.727.5749](tel:413.727.5749)