- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Crochet for a cause
ORGANIZATION: THE BRI PROJECT
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
We are looking for a few people to help us crochet blankets for our program that supports grieving parents. Our project is called Brianna's gift. Currently we are looking for blankets. You can make one or several.
Parents surviving the loss of a child often feel left behind after their first year of grief, when the memorials stop, and the get-togethers, phone calls, cards, and text messages become fewer and fewer. The supportive structure seems to dwindle, and grieving parents are left on their own - feeling more alone than ever - to deal with an unbearable loss.
"No Family Left behind" is a life-long grief support system for parents and family members surviving the loss of a child that offers care packages and continuous, compassionate communication. If someone you know is experiencing the loss of a child, please give them this gift of life-long grief support by signing them up to receive their initial care package with No Family Left behind, called "Brianna’s Gift".
Babette, the founder of The BRI Project, made a promise after the death of her daughter Brianna, that she would do whatever she could to ensure that no grieving parent or family felt alone. After three years of trying to find a way to help the parents and how we could make an impact, Brianna's Gift was born.
More opportunities with THE BRI PROJECT
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About THE BRI PROJECT
Location:
2525 E 104TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80233, US
Mission Statement
Rather than trying in vain to suppress or dwell in the tragedy of a loss, The Bri Project encourages us to be driven to healing and growth by the spirits of our family, friends, and loved ones. When I think of my lovely daughter, I can feel that she wants me to adopt the innocent and optimistic outlook she had during her life and do my best to instill it in everybody I encounter. We are not merely spreading awareness about our cause; we are spreading a notion of community, hope, and love. Bri taught me in life, and continues to teach me from heaven, that happiness is never out of reach.
Description
Beyond sharing the story of my daughter and her father, there is a distinct message that I hope to get across by discussing this issue. That is, this problem is probably never going to disappear entirely. Families will continue to be affected by the choking game and suicide, and our loved ones will most often be regarded as statistics by society. The Bri Project highlights the eternal humanity of those we’ve lost by not only offering comfort to affected families, but by raising awareness about suicide and bringing people into something bigger than themselves. The more we all understand what drives our children, siblings, parents, and friends to play the choking game or intentionally take their own lives, the more likely it is that we as a community will be aware when we see signs in others. Knowing that there is already a support system we can trust in place, people will not be as reluctant or nervous to get help for themselves or those they care about.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2019
SKILLS
- Crocheting
- Sewing
- Knitting
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- This is ongoing.