We Are Up & Running!!

Greetings from Stacey, one of the Children's Program Coordinators at Cornerstone of Hope.

Mark, our Executive Director, and I have been trying to get the website updated and hope that you have found the information that you need. If not, please call us at 216-524-3787 or send us an email at hope@cornerstoneofhope.org and someone will be happy to answer your questions.

Thank you for checking out our new blog! This is a place we will publicize information about upcoming programs that we are excited about and also share about programs that have already happened at COH. You know what I mean...tell you the behind the scenes things that you don't get to hear about in our newsletter or on the website.
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So, you may be asking yourself: "What's happening at COH lately?"

Well, let me tell you... we are very excited about our upcoming one-day beravement camp for families, Camp F.L.I.G.H.T (Families Living In Grief & Healing Together). This is a fun day for families to come together for support, hope, and activities and meet others who are going through the grief process too. In the morning, there is time for age appropriate activities, then we have lunch, and in the afternoon families can enjoy swimming and some organized family activities. The day ends with a memorial balloon release. This fun-filled ay will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2006 from 8:00 am- 4:30 pm at the Independence Civic Center. So register today either by calling 216-524-3787 or email hope@cornerstoneofhope.org to reserve a spot for your family!

In other news... we are in the middle of a Taking F.L.I.G.H.T. support group and have 7 children, 3 teens and 4 parents participating. The group members have really made a great connection with each other and seem to be receiving the support they need.

Tuesday, May 17th, we had Nutritionist, Kathy Morris, come to the adult monthly support group to talk about eating healthy, but eating tastey. Participants enjoyed a taco bar and took home a bunch of good recipes.

Laura & I are facilitating a support group at an elementary school in Cleveland. It is always interesting going into different schools and trying to help children because there are often so many stressors in their lives that the grief is just one issue that needs to be addressed. We enjoy working with these boys & girls and know that every little bit counts, so we feel fortunate to be able to offer them some education about the grief process, help them address thier emotions and teach them ways to cope in a positive way.

I don't want to "hog the blog" so I will sign off for now and give someone else the opportunity to share thier persepctives with you. But don't you worry...I'll be back!