Peter's Place: A Center for Grieving Children and Families

09/02/2026

Our Program Team hosted our newest cohort of Volunteer Grief Facilitators for training! Over this weekend long session, volunteers got the opportunity to learn grief theory, facilitation skills, and how to support children who are grieving. Soon, this great group of individuals will join our returning volunteers to help create a space for our grieving families to connect and share their stories at our center. We could not support our community without them! ⭐💚

09/01/2026

We’re Hiring ⭐💚
Peter’s Place is hiring Part-Time Program Facilitators to join our team!

Program Facilitators support children, teens, and families who are grieving through onsite and school-based peer support groups, while also building community partnerships and providing education and support to schools and mental health professionals.

This is a 20–25 hour/week, primarily remote position with opportunities to make a meaningful impact throughout our community.

Qualifications include:
⭐ Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
⭐ Experience working with children and families
⭐ Experience in bereavement and/or knowledge of grief and loss
⭐ Availability during school hours
⭐ Access to a car and willingness to travel locally

Interested in joining the Peter’s Place team? View the full job description and apply here:

The Position The Program Facilitator is a part-time, 20 - 25 hours per week, position that reports to the Director of Programs and provides support to the Assistant Director of Community Programs. The Program Facilitator supports Peter’s Place programming both onsite and throughout the community. ...

08/31/2026

Mission Monday ⭐💚

The first day of school can bring excitement, nerves, and new beginnings, but for a student who is grieving, it can also bring difficult emotions and reminders of their person who died.

A few ways teachers and school communities can support a grieving student:
⭐ Give them space to share, or not share, when they’re ready.
⭐ Recognize that grief can affect focus, behavior, friendships, and academic performance.
⭐ Offer flexibility, patience, and a trusted adult support they can turn to.
⭐ Remind them they don’t have to navigate their grief alone.

Through our School-Based Grief Support Groups, Peter’s Place brings grief support directly to students in their school communities, creating a safe space where they can connect with other students who understand. Learn more about supporting a grieving student at PetersPlaceOnline.org.

08/27/2026

Huge thanks to McPoyle Landscaping for generously cleaning up our tree and bushes! Your kindness and hard work made a big difference. ⭐️💚

08/24/2026

At Peter’s Place, there are many knights in shining armor placed throughout our space, ranging from just 1 inch tall to 7 feet tall! They are a special tribute to Peter, who loved knights.

When Peter died, his most favorite knight, Sam, was left in his room. Peter’s parents felt that Sam should be at Peter’s Place, standing tall as a symbol of protection and hope for the children, teens, and families who walk through our doors. ⭐💚

08/17/2026

Mission Monday ⭐💚
Did you know? August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that creating or updating your will is an important step in planning for your future and your legacy.

We all want to be remembered and feel as though we have made a difference in the world. Through a planned gift to Peter’s Place, you can leave a lasting charitable legacy and help grieving children, teens, and families find comfort, connection, and healing for decades to come. Visit PetersPlaceOnline.org to learn more.

08/12/2026

To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we’re making Giving Day bigger than ever! Join us Thursday, September 10–Sunday, September 13 for a weekend of giving that directly supports grieving children, teens, and families.

🛒 Shop our Amazon Wish List to provide craft supplies, games, books, and other resources for our grief support groups.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. Together, let’s make this our biggest Giving Day yet! ⭐💚

08/10/2026

TAKEOVER … Don’t worry, the Program Team’s got this 😉⭐️💚

08/07/2026

Our Program Team recently participated in an Internal Family Systems (IFS) training session led by Peter’s Place Board Member and Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, Lara Krawchuk.

IFS is an approach that helps individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with greater compassion and self-awareness. Our team found this training valuable in gaining new tools and perspectives to further support the children, teens, and families we serve.

We are grateful to Lara for sharing her expertise and helping our team continue to grow in our work! ⭐💚

08/03/2026

Mission Monday ⭐💚
Did you know? Many children feel nervous before their first visit to Peter's Place, but by the end, one of the things we hear most often is, "I don't want to leave" or "When are we coming back?" That's why we work hard to create a warm, welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable and not alone.