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Join us at Moe's Thursday night! A portion of sales will go to us from 5-8 pm. RSVP at this link: https://www.groupraise.com/events/58507
If you don't see a bucket to put your receipt in, so we get credit, please ask the cashier. Thanks for supporting us! We'll see you there. ... See more

Commit to Eat in support of The Legacy Project at Moe's Southwest Grill on Apr 12

Join us on April 12th at Moe’s. Please RSVP, so you’ll receive a reminder!

@[475351586000286:274:The Legacy Project] is raising money for their mission. Guests will enjoy a great meal at Moe's and we'll donate 20% of sales back to their group. This non-profit exists to cultivate a lasting legacy for girls and young women who have experienced the loss of their mother. Contact @[475351586000286:274:The Legacy Project] if you would like to show your support at this event.

BTW Is your group looking for a fundraising opportunity? You can host a fundraiser at Moe’s through GroupRaise! Go to https://www.groupraise.com/locations/6584 to request a date. If approved, Moe’s will donate 20% of your group’s meal sales back to your non-profit. Find out more at www.GroupRaise.com! ... See more

A beautifully written article by a 15 year old: Her name is Jessica. She's 15. She goes to Oasis High. Her mom died.

"Hi, I’m Jessica. I am 15. I go to Oasis High. My mom died."

http://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/12/29/living-loss-parent-grief-and-moving-forward/987654001/

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Gabrielle Reece #SharedGrief

This gathering is for girls and young women of the Quad Cities who have lost their moms. We will work on a project and celebrate moms. Guests are encouraged to bring a photo of their mom with them and they will have an opportunity to tell us about their mom, but only if they’re comfortable. As with all of our events, girls can absolutely attend without sharing or feeling pressured to do so. This event is free, but we ask for RSVP’s via online registration so we can plan accordingly. ... See more

This gathering is for girls and young women of the Quad Cities who have lost their moms. We will work on a project and celebrate moms. Guests are encouraged to bring a photo of their mom with them and they will have an opportunity to tell us about their mom, but only if they’re comfortable. As with all of our events, girls can absolutely attend without sharing or feeling pressured to do so. This event is free, but we ask for RSVP’s via online registration so we can plan accordingly. ... See more

When you want a simple, last minute way to remember your loved ones who have died...
https://whatsyourgrief.com/four-easy-last-minute-ideas-memorializing-loved-ones-holiday/

If you’re like me, you can’t believe the holidays are here. Between the hustle and bustle of the holiday season …

Holidays can be challenging for those dealing with loss. In this news piece, The National Alliance for Grieving Children offers some suggestions in helping grieving children during the holidays. A good read for any of us dealing with loss! ... See more

In the news.: "Vicki Jay, CEO of the National Alliance for Grieving Children, said the key to helping kids grieve, especially during the holidays, is to give them permission to express their feelings however they need to, whether by talking about their loved one, drawing or doing other activities.

“Research and best practices tell us the way to do more harm is to ignore that the death is impacting children, the family and the holiday,” Jay said. “Follow the lead of the child. If they don’t want to talk or share, it’s OK, but you’re giving them the permission and the space to do that.”

Similarly, Jay said, it’s important for adults to be honest about their emotions with their kids. Jay said children are naturally more expressive with their grief and have less of a filter, while adults tend to stay quiet and internalize their grief.

“We think we have to have all the answers as adults, and death is one of the things we don’t have all the answers for,” Jay said. “If you hide your grief from your child, you’re not doing yourselves a favor.

"At the same time, you don’t want your child to see you at the point of collapse. It’s OK to shed tears and tell them you’re sad, too. It gives them permission to have that same openness and show kids how to be a healthy griever.”

http://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2017/12/20/holidays-difficult-time-swfl-families-grieving-loss-loved-ones/970555001/ ... See more

We're sharing this article written by Dr. Alan Wolfelt on Helping Yourself Heal During the Holiday Season. If you're in the midst of hard this holiday season, please take a moment to read and pass on to someone else who could use this supportive message.
http://thelegacyprojectqc.com/2017/12/09/helping-yourself-heal-during-the-holiday-season/ ... See more

Helping Yourself Heal During the Holiday Season Posted on December 9, 2017 by thelegacyprojectqc by Center for Loss | by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. This article is reprinted with permission by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. For more information on grief and healing and to order Dr. Wolfelt’s books, visit ..... ... See more

Wrap-up your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4149407 and Amazon donates to The Legacy Project.

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Legacy Project. Support us every time you shop.

A timely reminder from The Art of Simple.

https://theartofsimple.net/hardholidays/

Sometimes the very thing that makes the holidays meaningful can be what brings up disappointments.