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Grief Recognizes Grief

As we look back this month in celebration of 25 Years of Hope, we thought it was high time to hear from some of the people without whom our work

Autism and the Family

Ask any parent of an autistic child, and they will tell you: raising a child with autism is one of the most rewarding, eye-opening, and joy-filled experiences life can offer.

Where Hope Took Shape: The Summer That Created 10,000 Hearts

As part of our celebration of Hearts of Hope’s 25th anniversary, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane every month and sharing some of our favorite stories of hope. And

Kindness is Cumulative: A Girl Scout Story

At the Heart of It A Heart of Hope passes through many, many hands from inception to delivery. That means that every act of kindness, now matter how small, has

Celebrating 25 Years of Hope

How it all began It’s January 2026, and just like everyone else, Hearts of Hope is welcoming in a new year. Typically, that means we’re looking forward: embracing new ideas,

Blue Lights: A Holiday Story

For her kids, it was magic. For her, it was a turning point. She was the youngest one in the room, and everyone knew it the moment she walked in.

Letters from Judy: There is No ‘Frontrunner’ in Grief

At the Heart of It Sometimes sharing about our grief with others can end up feeling like a competition—who has had the “worst” experience, or who will “win” by giving

A Soft Landing: The Real Experience of Being a Caregiver

At the Heart of It Caregivers often feel exhausted, isolated, and unrecognized. It’s normal to feel anger, resentment, and guilt as a result of the stress of caring for another.

Occupational Grief: Perspectives Across Professions

At the Heart of It Emotional stress like grief or overwhelm can manifest itself as physical symptoms. Those symptoms can create more stress and lead to something called the “Pain-Stress-Pain”

Homesickness is a mini-grief

Can one form of grief be less significant than another? Here, we’ll explore how non-person losses, while sometimes perceived as “less-than” other forms of grief, can still feel the same.

Occupational Grief: Perspectives Across Professions

Interview by Terry Becker; article by Amy Roberts At the Heart of It When witnessing or assisting with a grief experience, professionals often set aside their own feelings in order

The Circle of Hope

How community service leads to personal healing Hearts of Hope provides hope and healing to everyone involved, whether you’re receiving a heart from our organization or creating one for someone