Stories of HOPE

A young child in a white dress, arms outstretched, holds colorful balloons in a sunny field, under text "this is hope" and a logo for billy's place.

THIS IS HOPE: A FIRST GROUP NIGHT

By: Kim Humphrey, Director of Operations Kids and families come to us at different points...
Promotional green graphic for "hike. for. hope. rocking through grief 2022" event by billy's place, featuring white stylized text and logo.

HIKE FOR HOPE HIGHLIGHTS

April 2nd is just one month away 😲. It's time to get excited for the...
A group of children and adults in a room participating in a rope activity, focusing and collaborating together.

THIS IS HOPE: CLOSING CIRCLE

By: Kim Humphrey, Director of Operations Our closing circle is a tradition at each of...
Santa claus embracing two children in winter clothing at an outdoor holiday event, with blurred festive background.

THIS IS HOPE: POWER OF CONNECTION

By Kim Humphrey, Director of Operations The Winter Wonderland is an exciting event. With Santa,...
A child with a teddy bear raises their hand eagerly during a group indoor activity, surrounded by other children and festive red and black balloons.

THIS IS HOPE: THE TIES BETWEEN US

By: Kaylene Ashbridge, School Bereavement Liaison I was thinking back on the year at Billy's...
A young child in a white dress holding colorful balloons in a field at sunset, with the text "this is hope" and a logo for “billy's place.”.

THIS IS HOPE: A CHILD LEADS THE WAY

By Melody Logan, Director of Programs During opening circle in a recent Traumatic Loss Group,...
Young girl with a headband looking at photos pinned to a wall, touching a picture of a smiling man affectionately.

THIS IS HOPE

By: Courtney Farrage At a recent Kids Kicking Back Night, Kaila was in my group. ...
A young child in a white dress, arms spread wide, holding colorful balloons in a field at sunset, with text "this is hope" and a logo for "billy's place.

THIS IS HOPE

By: Kim Humphrey, Director of Operations Spending time with the kids and families who come...
High school students in a library workshop, some seated at tables in groups, others on couches, with a teacher presenting at the front.

GRIEF SENSITIVE SCHOOLS TRAINING

By: Kaylene Ashbridge, School Bereavement Liaison Remember the principal who reached out to us to connect a...
A smiling woman with light brown hair stands in front of hanging willow branches, wearing a black dotted blouse.

BRINGING GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES TO SCHOOLS

I’ll never forget reading this email:  “We have a family that’s really struggling. They have...