Bo's Place - Where Children are Heard and Hearts are Healed

Volunteers from St. Martin’s Episcopal Church filled the Bo’s Place dining room with Valentine’s Day cheer last week!  Decked out in red, pink and white, the tables were decorated with stuffed animals, hearts and candy, while a fabulous dinner of chicken pasta was served to the families.  Sugared heart cookies were a super sweet dessert, and the children enjoyed goodie bags at the end of the night.  Thank you to wonderful friends at St. Martin’s for sharing your cheer with Bo’s Place families!

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Bo’s Place is pleased to announce that the National Archive of Grief Support Studies (NAGSS) has been updated with relevant articles published in 2009.  Thanks to the Review Committee for their time and effort to select the articles: Ann H. Weiss, M.A.T., M.Ed., L.P.C.; Maxine Weinman Epstein, L.C.S.W., Dr. P.H.; Judith Andrews, Ph.D.; Jeana Hayes-Carrier, Ph.D.; Corrine Walijarvi, L.M.S.W., Ph.D student; and Marian Mankin, L.C.S.W.

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church recently funded a grant request, enabling Bo’s Place to continue the mission of enhancing the lives of those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Thanks to MDPC for their continued generosity and support of our program.

The Hearts of Hope luncheon, chaired by Gretchen Anderson and Catherine Carrigan, was a heartwarming event celebrating the services Bo’s Place has provided for bereaved families in Houston and the many exciting opportunities yet to come.  Hearts of Hope was held Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Hilton Americas Hotel.  We had a sold out crowd entertained by Milo Hamilton, the voice of the Houston Astros, who was the emcee for the afternoon.  Our keynote speaker, Mary Sue Koontz Nelson, delivered an inspirational message, and then Patty and Craig Biggio were honored with the Robin Bush Award.  A heartfelt thank-you to all of our generous supporters and we hope to see you next year!

Click Posted on Tuesday, February 2, 2010