November 2023 Newsletter
We are here for you! 3Hopeful Hearts provides grief-informed support to empower and equip those impacted by the death of a baby or child of any age, while increasing grief literacy in our larger community.
IT’S HARD TO FEEL THANKFUL WHEN YOU’RE GRIEVING
by REFUGE IN GRIEF
“Finding things that companion you, exactly where you are, can be a great way to practice the theme of Thanksgiving.
Always remember that you can choose to ignore any holiday, no matter what anyone else says.
If you’re trying to support someone you love through the holidays, remember that you can’t make their holiday good. Reminding them to be grateful for what still exists won’t help — in fact, it can make them feel worse. Instead, you might ask how they’re feeling today. Let them know you’re willing to support them no matter what they need to do to make it through.”
To read this entire article, click here.
From 3Hopeful Hearts: We are not grateful that so many families need our services but we are grateful that we can make even the smallest difference in the lives of those in our community. We are grateful that we can walk beside you on your grief journey and we hope you can find some comfort in knowing that we are here for you. We wish you all a gentle Thanksgiving.
Colorado Gives Day Starts November 1st!
When you donate to 3Hopeful Hearts for Colorado Gives Day, you are directly supporting your neighbors, coworkers, friends, and families that have been affected by the loss of a baby or child.
Any donations made through Colorado Gives 365 count towards the incentive program for Colorado Gives Day, which makes your dollar go further for 3Hopeful Hearts. This year our goal is to raise $32,000 by Colorado Gives Day on December 5th and the donation window is open now!
Because of your giving last year, we were able to host our inaugural Camp BraveHeart family camp to help families connect after a loss.
Help us welcome Jen Moore to our team!
Jen comes to us from a diversified background in marketing, design, and publishing. She is an entrepreneur, copywriter, web and print designer, and startup professional with grant writing and fundraising experience. Jen has a degree in accounting and has been working towards an MBA in Marketing Data Analytics at CSU. She has two grown sons, a pug named Ella, and enjoys reading, running, coffee, and Top Golf. She has a heart for our mission and is excited to start developing more resources for 3 Hopeful Hearts.
Jen Moore
Marketing & Development Coordinator
A note from Michelle Bechtel: With Katie moving on and Jen joining our team, I am moving to Resource Coordinator and I am looking forward to communicating with and serving families more closely!
Candlelight Tribute- December 10th, 2023
We invite you and your families to join our Candlelight Tribute held at the Spirit of Joy Church on December 10th. We will gather and provide you with a memorable and impactful experience to honor your babies and children.
You don’t need to register for this event
Please arrive by 6:00PM to gather your activity, hot beverage, and settle in. The program will begin at 6:15PM.
Candle Lighting at 7:00pm (Indoors)
We invite you to bring a 5x7 photo of your child, wear their favorite color, wear your button with your child’s photo, etc. to help memorialize your loss. If you would like to order buttons with your child’s photo, we can have them at the event for you.
October Event Recap
Camp BraveHeart Families
This month, families gathered in a lovely wilderness setting for a time of reflection and healing as well as some fun activities. We would like to thank Sky Corral for having us, and the Zerby family and Creative Healing Center for helping facilitate this moving weekend!
Couple’s Retreat
We welcomed couples to a mountain home to find fellowship and connection after their loss. We’d like to say thank you to Erin and Dwight Hall for facilitating, Gourmamie for catering the event, and Mountain Clover Homes for their donation of their beautiful home in honor of Stephanie Lynch.
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: Juanito’s Salsa
Thank you, Juanito’s Salsa for providing all of the salsa for our Music Benefit and Auction.
Juanito’s is made right here in Fort Collins by a couple that 3Hopeful Hearts holds very dear and they make the salsa in honor of their son Johnny. We are so grateful for their support!
Visit their page to learn more and get your salsa!
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!
