BECAUSE GRIEF IS COMMON. SUPPORT IS NOT.

Millions of young adults live with loss, yet few places exist where their grief is acknowledged as the deep, incomparable suffering that it is, without pressure to recover, explain, or perform. Most are expected to move on quickly—often while still forming their identity, direction, and sense of belonging. The Foundation exists to bridge this gap.

We focus on young adults, ages 18–30, because unresolved grief during this stage can profoundly shape the course of an entire life. When it is met early, lives are transformed … often for the better. When it is ignored, the cost is lifelong. Please visit the About Grief page for facts and statistics.

Your donations enable us to:

Expand lodging to host additional residencies

Offer financial aid and travel assistance so that access is not limited by means

Provide paid work opportunities for young people rebuilding stability

Welcome skilled volunteers and visiting professionals, including counselors and mentors, who enrich the experience for all

Please consider a donation in honor or remembrance of someone you love.

All donors will receive a personal response from us requesting memorial details to be published on our Remembrance page, if desired, as well as your instructions for what purpose your donation is to be used.