Highmark Caring Place

The Highmark Caring Place (Camp Hill) is very excited to welcome 13 new volunteers to our amazing volunteer community. We are grateful you chose to volunteer your time with our organization! WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER? If you are 21 or older and are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families who are grieving, contact us at https://lnkd.in/dwiG9rxY.

Thank you, New York Life, for your ongoing support of the Caring Place.  We are looking forward to the upcoming Gala! LEARN MORE here: bit.ly/NewYorkLifeGala

Sharon Haney, a Highmark Caring Place volunteer for more than 20 years, is hosting a fundraiser for the Highmark Caring Place at her workplace!  Thank you Sharon, for raising awareness of our Program with not only the Juniper Village residents, but their families, your hospice partners and community members in the South Hills.

Our thoughts are with all those who are grieving this September 11th. May you find comfort in the memories of your loved ones.

The Camp Hill Highmark Caring Place had a lot of fun honoring its team of volunteers at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner! The theme was “Summer Camp” and the volunteers enjoyed songs by a (fake) campfire, Smores, mocktails, and camp themed music bingo to thank them for all they do throughout the year to support children and families who are grieving.  To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Highmark Caring Place, contact us at https://lnkd.in/dwiG9rxY.

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, join us in lighting a candle to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember those we’ve lost and to acknowledge the grief of all children, family, and friends impacted. If you’re supporting a child who has experienced a suicide-related loss and are struggling with how or if to have a conversation with them, check out our tip sheet “Starting the Conversation When Someone Dies by Suicide” here or on our website at https://lnkd.in/dyDMkDSj. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay International Association for Suicide Prevention

Congratulations to Brett McCutcheon for “The Ocean - Five Years” being selected by the Vienna Independent Film Festival in their 2024 festival, in the documentary category! In case you missed it, check out the video of Brett discussing "The Ocean - Five Years" in the 2023 Children's Grief Awareness Day playlist here: bit.ly/CGADPlaylist2023

We are excited to announce the 2024 Children’s Grief Awareness Day Theme is “Here for Each Other,” highlighting the importance of coming together as a community to support those who are grieving. Learn how to get involved and download the 2024 themed posters HERE - https://lnkd.in/giyUFJ55 @children’s grief awareness day

Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by the recent school shooting in Georgia.   If you’re wondering how to talk with your children about this tragedy or any of the difficult things happening in the world right now, here are some helpful thoughts from Mister Rogers and the Fred Rogers Institute.

Families from the Highmark Caring Place in Warrendale recently spent a fun filled evening at Fun Fore All Family Fun Park enjoying the games and rides-especially the Go-Karts!! A huge thank you to Fun Fore All for hosting a great night of laughs, family time, pizza and a little friendly competition!