Capture festive moments with holiday photos, enjoy warm connection and conversation, and gather ‘round as Santa brings classic holiday stories to life. Together, we’ll fill the air with the warmth and magic of the season, proving that even amidst grief, Christmas can still be meaningful and bright. Grief & Joy can Co-Exist. Memory Table:A special […]

We know first hand that the holiday season is a challenging time for all of us grieving. It can be filled with reminders of loved ones and traditions that may feel difficult to continue. We believe we are better together, and being amongst a community that “GETS IT” during this timeframe can offer a bit […]

Gloves for Grief is excited to announce our Fall Kickoff and next outdoor event in partnership with the Hope 4 Grief Ministry at Saddleback Church. On November 2nd, we offer a morning in the park to “Punch your Pain into Purpose”. This will be an action-packed morning of shadow boxing and bag work followed by […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gloves for Grief is a different kind of grief support community. We provide a holistic, transformative, and empowering experience for you to find your strength. We organize fitness and wellness-inspired events to build a strong community and offer an outlet for physical release. We are creating a network of mental health professionals and need-based financial […]