Grief is a complex emotion that touches all of our lives at some point. As parents, our instinct is often to shield our children from pain and discomfort. We want to protect them, to fix things, and to keep their world as safe and happy as possible. However, when grief enters our lives, whether through […]

In honor of our Gloves for Grieving Men event hosted on 6/15/24, we want to share a beautiful resource tool created by our Director of Communication and Outreach Angel Frank in collaboration with Empty Arms. Men are raised to be protectors, so many hide their emotions while grieving to avoid the stereotype of appearing weak […]

Cheryl Baker was born in St. Louis, Missouri into a military family. Growing up, she lived in Kentucky, New York Texas, Portugal, Japan and England. John and Cheryl met at the University of Missouri at St. Louis, and married two years later. They raised a son and daughter who gave them five amazing grandchildren. In […]

Ashley Adelizi, born and raised in Orange County California, discovered her passion for fashion early on. Ashley graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona with a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Merchandising and Management, and a proud member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. With a career spanning 18 years in the luxury retail industry, […]

Belle Donne – A Gathering For Grieving Women with Kay Warren & Stacie Wood – An in-person event. Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the “Belle Donne” – the beautiful women in our lives. However, it can also leave women who have experienced grief and loss around Mother’s Day feeling less than beautiful.  Loss […]

Karen Badal Hacker is a native Californian, wife, and mother of four—two babies in heaven and two adult married children here on earth. Karen’s first experience of intense loss began with her son, Matthew, passing due to heart disease at just three days old and a subsequent miscarriage a year later. These profound losses ignited […]

I have called Orange County, California home since moving here in 1995 by way of Ohio and Colorado. I am a proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Emma and Isabella, here on Earth, and one amazing son, Jacob, in heaven. After the birth of my first child, I realized my passion was to become a […]

Hey Guys! This event is just for you. On Father’s Day weekend, we provide a safe space to come together and Punch Your Pain To Purpose Come join the Hope 4 Grief ministry at Saddleback Church for a special event aimed at providing support and comfort to men who are grieving. This in-person event will offer a […]

Join us for an action-packed event that includes training on shadow boxing and bag work followed by a time of cool down, stretching, and breathing. Movement and fitness provide a healthy physical release for grief where no words are needed. Like with our other signature boxing events held all over Southern California, those who attend will […]

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Katie Jones was born and raised in Visalia California. She moved to San Diego for college and studied nutrition, fitness, and became a MAC certified makeup artist. She is back in Visalia now and working at the Visalia police department and owns her own small business doing permanent jewelry, called Zapped with Love. She also […]