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Children’s GriefCenter2020 Annual Report
2019-20 Annual Report “Heartfelt News”23456891010Message from the PresidentOur Vision & Our MissionFinancialsOur VolunteersProgram DonorsIn Honor Of & In Memory OfOur Future – The Center for Hope and HealingCapital Campaign Donors 2019-2020Statistics of CGC ServicesJennifer & Daniel“Daniel had seen him Christmas day – and we didn’t knowthat was going to be the last time we saw him.” Jennifer said.“Weeks after someone passes away, everybody’s there.Everybody’s at your door asking if you need food, askingwhat they can do for you. But after the couple weeks, everybody goes on with their life. But me and Daniel were left withthat – this was our life without J.J. We were alone. I needed todo something.”Jennifer had referred grieving families to the Children’s GriefCenter before and knew it was a trusted resource they couldrely on. “I called the Grief Center and explained our situation.Daniel didn’t want to go.”“I really didn’t wanna talk about my dad,” Daniel remembered.“It felt shocking and I didn’t believe it.”After attending an orientation and seeing other kids like himself, Daniel grew more comfortablewith the idea. “When I went to the Children’s Grief Center it felt like someone understood me and itfelt really comforting.”Today, Jennifer and Daniel are doing well and keeping J.J. close at heart. “Always remember thegood times and always stay strong. I think the CGC really helps. It makes you stronger as a personand it makes you closer with people,” Daniel explains.“Opening myself up to everybody that was there really helped me to find myself and to be able tohelp others through my grief. It saved us in the midst of chaos. It gave us a new journey and path togo down.”
Message from the President of the Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors sends a heartfelt “thank you” to all of you whohelp us do what we do – to staff, volunteers and donors – all of you playan essential role in helping grieving children and their families acrossNew Mexico. The high incidence of children and young adults in NewMexico who lose a parent or sibling hasn’t changed this year. TheChildren’s Grief Center of New Mexico is needed more than ever.The Board has worked very hard this year. In the fall of 2019, TheChildren’s Grief Center joined forces with the Grief ResourceCenter with an eye toward expanding the scope of our services.As a result of this merger, we are happy to say that the Grief Centernow provides bereavement services to all ages. We are delighted toannounce that renovation of our building on Carlisle NE is underway!This is the result of the tireless efforts on the part of too many peopleto name. The new facility will truly be a haven for hope and healing.You may be wondering how the Grief Center has responded to the challenges of 2020. I ampleased to report that the Grief Center has responded and adjusted to our new normal.For example:1. Group sessions are being conducted virtually.2. Camp Corazon took place virtually in October with kids from all overNew Mexico participating.3. Music Under the Stars took place in September with nearly 5,000 peopleparticipating virtually.4. The staff has continued to conduct training for counselors, first responders andvolunteer facilitators via Zoom.5. Plans are underway for our Annual Healing Hearts event to take place virtuallyin February 2021.Thank you again for your continuedsupport. With you, the goals of theGrief Center will be achieved.Greg ChaseGreg Chase, Board President2
Vision Statement:Our vision is that all grieving people will receive compassionatesupport needed to foster hope for the future.Mission Statement:The Children’s Grief Center and Grief Resource Center’s mission is to provide compassionate and safe support, understanding, healing, and hope to the grieving community.The Four Principles Grief is a natural reaction to loss of a loved one for children as well as adults. Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal oneself. The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each individual. Caring and acceptance help in the healing process. In 2019, the Board of Directors of the Grief Resource Center approached the Children’s GriefCenter seeking a merger of the two organizations. Both organizations were founded to providefree, community-based support to individuals after the death of a loved one. After much discussionand due diligence, both boards voted unanimously to combine services, staff and resources.In October of 2019, the GRC was legally dissolved and operations began to transition to theChildren’s Grief Center.Since that time, the world has shifted. We have responded, stronger than ever – serving our clientsremotely, meeting with service providers, volunteers and supporters to listen and learn. As wework together to identify gaps in grief services and how to meet them, you can continue to find usas both the Children’s Grief Center (www.childrensgrief.org) and the Grief Resource Center (www.griefnm.org). As we refine our mission and our vision, we will continue to serve grieving childrenand their caregivers, as well as adults over the age of 25 grieving the death of a loved one.We will expand and grow as a stronger resource to be a light in the darkness of grief to allmembers of our community, as we honor the legacy of both great organizations and theirhistory of serving those who grieve. Our talented, committed Board of Directors has significant experience in clinical work, businessoperations, and leadership, as well as finance and accounting experience, marketing and legalexpertise.Our staff have over 100 years of combined experience as professionals providing bereavementsupport in both peer to peer and clinical models, as well as non-profit management expertiseand are committed to furthering the programs founded by each organization.Our vision is developing, and includes creating the Center for Hope and Healing, which you canlearn more about in this report - it will be a special place, where professionals and volunteers cancome together to grow stronger at the broken places.3
2019-20 Annual Operating Revenue & ExpenseWith your support, the Children's Grief Center and the Grief Resource Center never chargegrieving families and individuals for support services. Donors like you make these programspossible. Whether joining in our annual Healing Hearts luncheon and silent auction, or ourmonthly Circle of Hope Giving Club, contributions of cash, securities, or needed supplies arecombined with foundation grants, skilled bereavement facilitator volunteer hours, and moreto create the annual operating budget for these grief support services.Thank you!4
The Heart of the CGCOur volunteers help us serve New Mexico’sgrieving families. These people help make theCGC a special place for children and theirfamilies to find hope and healing.5!uoYknahT
Program DonorsBuilding A Legacy 25,000 Anonymous*Bradley FrancisGrief Resource CenterMountain StatesConstructors, Inc.Smith-Pierce Foundation forYouth and Education*Securing the Future 10,000 Albuquerque CommunityFoundationBlue Cross and Blue Shield ofNew MexicoDr. Adrienne Larkin and RobertThomson*FRENCH Funerals-CremationsKevin and Lian YearoutFoundationMaurice Amado FoundationSandia National LaboratoriesSandy Gold*Santa Fe CommunityFoundation*Southwest Family GuidanceCenter & InstituteSunset Memorial ParkTom and Leigh Growney*TLC² Foundation FromThe HeartSharing Strength andInspiration 5,000 Dion’s*Michael RiordanNordstromPamela M. Galbraith MemorialFoundation*Rick and Gail ThalerRio Rancho CommunityFoundation—July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020Robina SandovalSandia FoundationCompanioning the Journey 2,500 Duffy and Jean Ann SwanEnterprise Bank and TrustGregory and Karen Chase*Hancock Family FoundationJoseph and Pamela LimkeLovelace UNM RehabilitationHospitalLyn Jones*Marjorie Glenn and KenFalkenberg*Matthews Children’sFoundationMcHard AccountingConsulting, LLCRotary Del Norte FoundationStephanie and Jeffrey Miller*U.S. Bank FoundationU.S. Eagle Federal Credit UnionUncle Phil Maloof FoundationWells Fargo FoundationProviding Hope and Healing 1,000 Alan C. Torgerson, LLCAnne Nokes*Aon FoundationArmstrong, Roth, Whitley,Johnstone Family LawBert ParnallCarl & Linda AlongiCharlotte L. KiserCharitable TrustCliftonLarsonAllen, LLPDale and Norma McLaughlinDave and Loral WeldeDavid DaniellDavid StroudDebora Garrison*Diane OgawaDr. Joseph A. Gorvetzianand Nancy Croker*Dr. Theodore Kostranchuckand Lorian KostranchukFreedman Boyd HollanderGoldberg Urias & Ward PAGeissler Insurance &Financial ServicesHallmark Building Supplies, Inc.Ingrid DomonkosJade Richardson BockJames BacaJames Mills and PeggySanchez-Mills*Jan Fike*Janet McHard and Beth MohrJoAnn Albrecht*John Moore & Associates, Inc.Karyn Torres-SmithKiwanis Club of CorralesKurt MicekLeonard and Elizabeth TrainorLeslie and Edward AtlerMark and Patricia ConklingMatt & Kelly Maes*Maureen CookMorgan StanleyPhillip and Joan BustosRichard ZemkeRobert SinkoffRobin FranksRotary Del Sol Foundation, Inc.Ruth MondlickRyan CenterwallSusan JenningsTom AmtramTom RiccobeneTrish Porter-TopmillerWalmartWanda FranksWilliam RhodesYearout Energy6
Contributor 500 Association of LeadershipEducatorsBradley OttsBrian CochranBrian PattersonBrian, Aleli and Rafael Colón*Bruce and Christine BudagherC. Thomas KuhneeChristopher Rasmussen*Craig and Lynn Trojahn*Diann SheppardDon Chalmers FordDonald and Evelyn NeilGlenn and Sally HebertHewlett Packard IncJake SpidleJames and Hilma ChynowethJames LoftisJo Ann Romero andDavid GoodnowJohn and Morgan TopolskiKanella ChronisKara TironeKarl and Wendy GustafsonKelly ManchaKendra Scott, LLCKyla ThompsonLawrence WellsLeonard GalanteLisa JohnsonLori StewardLydie Cavalier and AlirezaShekarrizMarabeth, Charlee, Casey andChrissy Kellerman andDotty ClarkMariposa SivageMark HermanMark Rudd and Maria PainterMary JuryNanette JurgensenNew Mexico MutualNicole AbreuNorm BeckerOGB ArchitecturalMillwork, Inc.One CentralPatricia Miller7Paul and LaDonna HopkinsPledgeling FoundationRebecca and Luke UllrichRobert Coffland andEllen MooreShari O’LoughlinStewart Title ofAlbuquerque, LLCSue Ellen PersoniusThe Eaton Family Giving FundUniversity of New MexicoContributor 250 Allen WithersAmazon Smile FoundationAnn MartinezBatley Powers Family Law, P.A.Beth SanchezBrittany Esswein-RiceCalvert-Menicucci, P.C.Christopher Mykel OsgoodCottonwood GulchExpeditionsDavid Winsor*Debra BazanDebra BristowDeidra GallegosDorene KufferDr. Luis and KathleenCuadrosDylan LuteyElizabeth NunezEmily HowardFirst Nations CommunityHealth Source, Inc.Gloria DrayerJessica RothJoseph StandleyJosie and John HerreraKarla Barela-LuceroKevin NormanLara BarkoffLara PatriquinLaura CharlesLinton & AssociatesMandy FunchessMarcene KaneMaria CamargoMark UnverzagtMatthew and Elaina RobertsMichael Maccini andBarbara KoenigMichaeline Kelley-BoyetNancy KirkwoodNew York Life FoundationPat DeePaula TietjenPayPal Giving FundRichard and Leslea LehoucqRita McCuskerSendalio GarciaShannon JacquesShawn O’ConnellStewart and Karen ReinholdSusan-Michelle JenningsTania ArmentaTracy TaylorUnitedHealth GroupEmployee Giving Campaign*Also contributors to theCenter for Hope and Healing
In Honor Of:The Children’s Grief Center receives special gifts in honor of friends, family membersand others who have a connection to our mission. The following individuals madesuch a contribution this past year. We thank you for your thoughtfulness!Adrienne Larkin - by Leslie & Edward Atler Al and Toby Fedoravicius - by Frank Spring Bill Edwards - byH.T. & Mathilde Antoszek Connor Brian Smith - by M. Brian McDonald Colin Larkin-Thomson - byAdrienne Larkin & Bob Thomson Diana Lamb - by Paddy Levick Diane Ogawa and LaDonna Hopkins - byRita McCusker Dupri Grimes - by Deidre Gordon Elizabeth Talk - by Maiya Tyrrell Gabrielle Burkhart- by Jennifer Blundell Jade Richardson Bock - by Stephen Grimble Jennifer and Daniel Kean - by JoeAlarid Jennifer Keen - by Alexandria Rich Joyce F. Medina - by Sendalio Garcia Kelly Geib-Eckenrothand the Rio Rancho Volunteers - by Michaeline Kelley-Boyet LaDonna and Paul Hopkins - by Kyla Thompson Marijo Rymer - by Dixie Burch Marjie Glenn - by Dave Hetrick Michelle Romney - by Kurt Micek Ms. Cheryl Schuster - by Helen Muller Rick Thaler - by Diana Raimi Rick Thaler - by Howard Kravetz Robin Franks - by Wanda Franks Robina Sandoval - by Patrick & Elise Orell Silas Dowdican - by Anonymous The Jennifer Riordan Foundation - by Michael Riordan Travis and Nathan Limke - by Lyle & SandyDejong Will Garcia - by Sylvia White William and Miranda Sapien - by Joseph Sapien Michaeline Kelley-Boyet - by C. Thomas KuhneeIn Memory Of:When a loved one dies, family and friends sometimes donate gifts to theChildren’s Grief Center in their memory. These heartfelt contributions provide services forthose who grieve, while honoring the legacy of a loved one.Ahmed Lateef - by Kira Luna Andres Rivera - by Barbara Martin Anna Marie Torres - by KarynTorres-Smith Barbara Stuart - by Robert & Barbara Lah Billy Davis - by BJ Davis Brice Adamson - byAngelique Albert Colin Larkin-Thomson - by Marjorie Glenn Connor Mantsch - by Lisa Clugston ConnorMantsch - by Joseph Standley Cooper Gray and Meghan McBrayer - by Chrisann Gray Danielle Detoli by Theresa Detoli David Fike and Timothy Kee Williams - by Jan Fike Eliseo Salazar - by John Topolski Eric Liechty - by Anne Liechty Eric Walters - by Edward & Susan Walters Gerald “Jerry” Armijo - by CherylArmijo Irene M. Kuffer - by Dorene Kuffer Janet Baird - by Carolyn Lake Jeff Gorvetzian - by JosephA. Gorvetzian Jennifer Riordan - by Annemarie Henton Jennifer Riordan - by Tania Armenta JosephDavis - by Cindy Ortega Joseph Parrish Suazo - by Joseph Suazo Josh Esquivel - by Latitia Brown Ortiz Josh Jacobs - by Danette Valdez Leo and Dora Montes - by Dale McLaughlin M. Robert Kestenbaum - byLaurie Kestenbaum Mark, Jennifer, David, Paul and Trudy - by Ann Martinez Mary Walterscheld and BettyFunchess - by Mandy Funchess Meredith Goodman - by Dixie Burch Milton Peterson - by Bonita Horn Mr. Bob Tichnell - by Peter & Leslie Glenn Myla Goodwin - by Mary Jury Nick Weber - by Curt Trafton Nicole Adams; Pacques Benally; Cato Wayne Noon - by Maiya Tyrrell Pamela M. Galbraith - by Eugenio &Linda Lujan Pat Kellerman - by Brian Patterson Pat Porter; Connor Porter and Connor O’Loughlin Mantsch- by Trish Porter-Topmiller Patrick Kellerman - by Dotty Clark Pearla Casaus - by Dawn Eaglesmith PearlaCasaus - by Michael & Dianne Dalton RJ and BE Burnett - by James Burnett Ryan Daniell - by DavidDaniell Ryan Steward - by Lori Steward Sam Bowen - by JoAnn Albrecht Scott Wilson -by Karen Smoot Sebastian I. Wurzel Vizcarra - by Lourdes Vizcarra Wurzel Sherry Richardson - by Edwina Scinta StevenFernandez - by Christy Herrera Steven J. Fernandez - by Beth Phillips Steven J. Fernandez - by JeanneFernandez Steven J. Fernandez - by Lisa Johnson Steven J. Fernandez - by Suzanne Fernandez SusieKubie - by Arnold Melnikoff Susie Libit - by Anonymous Tania Saunders - by Jesse & Paulina Saunders Theresa Sagartz - by Denise Meyer Tommy Sellers; Joyce Whisenant - by Leslie & Edward Atler WadeEarl Johnson - by Cynthia Johnson William Moore - by Carol & Phillip Jester Susie Easterling - by TheEaton Family Giving Fund Timothy Kee8
Our Future: The Center for Hope and HealingAs 2020 has unfolded, we arenow a larger agency providingtraining to professionals workingwith grieving and traumatizedpopulations, as well as specialized resources and peer supportgroups for bereaved youth, menand women.As the pandemic endures, we have heard from ICU nurses, social workers, therapists, physicians andmore seeking training and support to address grief and trauma, citing 80% patient mortality rates andexperiences of trauma for their medical teams. The consequences of COVID-19 have stretched oursouls and resources thin, and we are serving extraordinary numbers of not only bereaved childrenand adults, but the medical and mental health professionals who are holding our communitytogether.The Center for Hope and Healing is the leap forward our state needs now in grief and trauma support, training and resources, and is months away from opening its doors. The Center is centrally located in Albuquerque, and provides statewide services.The Center for Hope and Healing will comprise:· Over 12,000 square feet of purpose-designed age-appropriate grief support space· Training space to serve professionals working with grieving and traumatized populations· Offices for independent wellness and mental health providers· New Mexico’s largest grief and loss resource libraryIf a young person’s grief is unaddressed, they are:5x more likely to die by suicide.9x more likely to drop out of high school.10x more likely to engage in substance abuse.20x more likely to have behavioral disorders. (2018, Judi’s House, CBEM)When a person dies in America, an average of 9 children and adults are left to mourn. The impact ofunaddressed grief has debilitating consequences that affect our entire community.We invite you to consider that bereavement care is as essential as healthcare. The physical ailments(suppressed immune response, disrupted sleep and eating patterns) as well as the mental anguish(pervasive thoughts of the deceased, struggles to prioritize and complete activities of daily living, sorrow, anxiety) of those who grieve a loss are normal, expected responses to death. However, as illustrated by the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model: unaddressed grief in children (and adults) isa key factor in myriad long-term negative outcomes.We also invite you to deepen your connection and commitment to caring for those who mourn. Joinwith us in 2021 as we celebrate 20 years of providing hope and healing, and we open the doors tothe Center for Hope and Healing. Call 505-323-0478 or email jade.bock@childrensgrief.org to getinvolved. These programs are by the community, and for the community. As we say in our supportgroups, “Your presence here helps others.”9
2019-20 Center for Hope and Healing DonorsAdrienne Larkin & Bob ThomsonBrian & Aleli ColonBrandon & Camila GutierrezWrittenberryCarlos GarciaExpedia Cruise Ship Center,Jim & Jennifer Myers (owners)Jan FikeJoAnn AlbrechtMatt & Kelly MaesSatnam & Arvin BhullarTom & Leigh GrowneyViola Atencio2019-20 CGC Services StatisticsNumber Served747GenderFemale: 61.4%Male: 38.6%AgePreschool: 1.9%Youth (ages 5-13): 40.7%Teens (ages 14-18): 13%Young Adults: 2.5%Adults: 37.9%Elderly: 4%Who Died?Father: 42.4%Grandparent: 12.5%Sibling: 11.4%Mother: 19.7%Other: 14%Length of Participation1-6 months: 43%7-12 months: 30%13-18 months: 17%18 months: 10%Cause of DeathSuicide: 19.7%Cancer: 15.5%Car Accident: 5.5%Illness/Disease: 12.5%Sudden/Other: 10.8%Homicide/Violence: 6.4%Medical Crisis/Heart Attack:19.3%Substance Use: 10.3%List of Programs1) Healing Energy Workshop:July 20192) Back-to-School Bootcamp:August 20193) Family Yoga: August 20194) Creative Arts:September 20195) Family Game Night:October 20196) Self Care Workshop:November 20197) Upward Bound:November 20198) Grief During the Holidays:December 20199) Remembrance Ceremony:December 201910) Parenting Through Grief:March 202011) Dealing with DifficultEmotions: April 202012) Identifying Support FamilyWorkshop: May 202013) Kids Zone: June 202010
Children's Grief Center3001 Trellis DR NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107President:Anne LayneVice-President:Greg ChaseSecretary:Mark RickertTreasurer:Deb GarrisonMembers:Colby GeerLyn JonesJoseph LimkeMatthew MaesKelly ManchaStephanie MillerCindy OrtegaPeggy Sanchez-MillsDavid StroudBrandon WrittenberrySpecial thanks to theseboard memberswho concluded theirservice in 2019-20:Tania ArmentaMarjorie GlennJoline Gutierrez KrugerLaDonna HopkinsShannon JacquezJames MyersDiana OgawaChristopher RasmussenKristell SiarzaDuffy SwanNon-ProfitOrganizationUS postagePAIDAlbuquerque NMPermit No 320Save the DateThe annual Healing Hearts Luncheon and Silent Auctionis an important part of our community. Save the datefor 2/12/21! The program will come to you, streamingin your home or office this year. The silent auction willbe online and there will be familiar and new facesjoining together to celebrate hope and healing!CGC Staff:Jade Richardson Bock, Executive Directorjade.bock@childrensgrief.orgCynthia Florence, Program Coordinatorcynthia.florence@childrensgrief.orgMia Mendoza, Program Directormia.mendoza@childrensgrief.orgJorie Weyer, Development andOutreach Associatejorie.weyer@childrensgrief.orgFeb. 12, 2021
Albuquerque, LLC Sue Ellen Personius The Eaton Family Giving Fund University of New Mexico Contributor 250 Allen Withers Amazon Smile Foundation Ann Martinez Batley Powers Family Law, P.A. Beth Sanchez Brittany Esswein-Rice Calvert-Menicucci, P.C. Christopher Mykel Osgood Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions David Winsor* Debra Bazan Debra Bristow .
