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charity spotlight By Chris Menezes
NEW HOPE Center for Grief Support Providing New Hope in Troubled Times With all the devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, there are many people who are suffering from grief and trying to pick up the pieces of their life. Losing a loved one is never easy, and grief is complicated. When left unchecked, it can become unhealthy, leaving one in a dark and hopeless place. No matter the circumstance, New Hope Center for Grief Support is here to help those suffering from loss. “Unresolved grief can fester into unhealthy habits, decisions and lifestyles, negatively impacting a person physically, mentally and spiritually,” Jennifer Frush, executive director of New Hope, said. “Seeking out help is not a sign of weakness: It takes tremendous strength to identify that you cannot do it alone. If you need the support of others, there is support available.” As a bereavement resource center for Southeast Michigan, the vision of New Hope is to create a safe,
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supportive community for others in grief. “We do this through two methods: by offering direct grief support services and by providing community outreach, training, and practical resources,” Jennifer explained. The organization also looks to help change the way society responds to grief and loss. New Hope not only provides assistance through its age- and loss-specific peer support and grief education — as well as its ability to connect with others who are experiencing similar situations — but they also equip and empower their members to use their experiences to serve others. “Service is healing. It brings meaning and purpose after loss,” Jennifer said. Service after loss is exactly how Cathy Clough founded New Hope, with the support of John and Betty Baird, in 2000. “Cathy experienced the pain of grief after the loss of her husband and faced the challenges of being a young widow raising three children,” Jennifer shared. “As she healed, she found new beginnings in life by supporting others of all ages and losses through their own grief journey. Since then, New Hope Center for Grief Support has serviced thousands of grieving individuals and families throughout southeastern Michigan.”
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