August 2023 Newsletter
We are here for you! 3HH provides bereaved parents and families opportunities to honor, find hope, and seek healing through grief companionship.
In case you don’t follow us on social media, we want to take this opportunity to introduce you to Winston!
Winston is the latest addition to the 3Hopeful Hearts’ staff. His dreams are to one day be a trained Therapy Dog for our bereaved families here at the Center for Hope! Follow along on social media to watch “Winston Wednesdays” as we explore different areas of the Center and weekly “pup”dates.
Walk to Remember
The walk is designed to provide bereaved parents and families with a powerful, personalized opportunity to memorialize their loss. All families are welcome!
The 3Hopeful Hearts Walk to Remember is intended to unite families who share the bond of losing a baby or child. The walk is designed to provide bereaved parents with a powerful, personalized opportunity to memorialize their loss. Bereaved parents and families who attend will find hope and healing as they honor their children.
The walk is for all bereaved parents, their families, and support system. The walk will take place around City Park lake, a loop of .65 miles that can be walked as many times as you would like. It is a flat side-walked path that can easily be navigated by all. We hope you will be able to join us.
What: A Memorial Walk to honor your babies and children
When: September 10th, 5:30PM
Where: City Park, Shelter 7- Fort Collins, CO
Example of Memorial Sign
Example of Button Pins
Music Benefit and Auction
3Hopeful Hearts is greatly looking forward to our 11th Annual Music Benefit
Join us for our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year!
A night of great food, drinks, fun, and dancing while supporting 3Hopeful Hearts and the services provided to bereaved families of our community.
Held on: Thursday, September 28th @ Block One Events
Beer, Wine, Signature Cocktail | Dinner | Dessert | Silent Auction | Live Auction
5:30-6:00: Check in | Bar opens | Dinner | Music by Clark Street Station starts | Silent Auction Starts
7:00: Welcome by 3Hopeful Hearts | Live Auction
8:30-9:30: Silent Auction closes | Dancing til 9:30pm
Father’s Retreat
Please join us for our first annual Father’s Retreat- designed with YOU in mind.
Bereaved fathers often report having difficulties finding grief support that is tailored to their needs and share that they often feel overlooked. Through years of experience, we have also learned that fathers typically employ different coping strategies than mothers, including avoiding talking about the death, keeping busy with distractions, and returning to work more quickly.
In hopes of changing the narrative, 3Hopeful Hearts has offered a Bereaved Dads Support group since 2017. This year, we have decided to take this support to a new level as we host our first overnight retreat for grieving dads. Our vision for this time away includes time to share stories, connect with others who are also grieving their children, and engage in meaningful conversations all while enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery and activities that Sky Corral Ranch has to offer.
What: An overnight retreat for grieving Fathers
When: October7th- October 8th
Where: Sky Corral Ranch
Camp BraveHeart: Families
Please join us for a weekend family retreat!
This will be a place for your family to have the chance to connect with each other and with other families who have experienced the loss of a child or sibling. This will also provide a respite in nature from some of the pain and grief, which exists in everyday life. We hope you will share this time with us. This special weekend has been a dream of the Zerby family and they will be present to honor their son Brycen as they have also been on this journey of child loss and are honored to walk alongside you.
What: An overnight camp for grieving families
When: October 13th- October 15th
Where: Sky Corral Ranch
Mark Your Calendars
September 10th, 2023
City Park
September 28th, 2023
Block One Events
October 7th-8th
Sky Corral Ranch
October 13th-15th
Sky Corral Ranch
October 20-22nd
Clover Mountain Home
Giving
If you are ever looking to give back, we have a created a Center for Hope Amazon wish list. This wish list will continue to be updated as our supplies and needs change. We appreciate you helping us cross items off the list!
Donor Spotlight:
Thank you, Tri-City Heating and Air for saving the day!
When our air conditioning went out at the end of July, Tri-City acted fast and came by the Center to solve the problem. Thank you for your willingness to help and for donating your time and services. We are grateful for you!
Become a sponsor today!
Help sponsor our events to ensure that 100% of donations go directly to serving bereaved families in our community!
Part of our sponsorship package includes business promotion- We will feature your business in the newsletter, social medias, as well at the event.
Contact Michelle Bechtel to learn more!
