Summer is now in full stride. For some of us, it is a chance to relax, for others, a time to memorialize our loved ones who have passed and for still others, perhaps take a few deep breaths and reflect.

In just a few months, the 38th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends will take place in Dallas, Texas. There will be hundreds of workshops just for bereaved families like us. There is a walk dedicated in memory of our children and a moving candlelight service with thousands of candles lit that you will never forget. We hope you will consider attending.

Although we are a non-profit organization, it still costs money to run our local chapter. Through your generosity we're able to fund our newsletters, run outreach programs, host the yearly Candle Lighting and other services integral to supporting bereaved families in North Central Massachusetts.Please join us on July 12th at 10am as we walk in Leominster to remember those lost too soon.> Join Our Team and Walk With Us> Can't Walk But Want to Help Fundraise 

At this point, we have all gotten through one of the most challenging time periods of the year for individuals and bereaved families~the Holidays. We understand the challenge! With each others support, we have now arrived in the New Year~2015. We would be remiss if we did not...

Here it comes again the fear and anxiety of the impending Holidays.  As you all begin your debates on whether or not it’s too early for Christmas music to be playing in the stores, compare notes on the best Christmas commercials, my heart begins to hurt. 

Our chapter now offers a drug related death sub-group for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to drugs.We are having a chapter wide yard sale on September 6, 2014.

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 6, 2014WHERE: WARREN RD. TOWNSEND, MA.CONTACT: DENNIS GRAVELLE~CHAPTER PHONELOLA HOLDEN~CHAPTER PHONECARRIE BUTLAND~(978) 660-7819DONATIONS ARE NEEDED~ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PICK UP DONATED ITEMS BY CONTACTING DENNIS, LOLA OR CARRIE.

Because of a large number of grieving families affected by drug-related issues, a chapter sub-group has been formed and was experimented with on drug-related deaths in March. The first meeting was facilitated by Linda Gravelle with 10 people in attendance. The Meeting was very enthusiastically received by the attendees who actively participated. At this time, we are evaluating the scheduling of meeting frequency. Currently, a quarterly meeting for this sub-group is anticipated. Further updates w...

Our national organization, The Compassionate Friends, offers many options within their online community.

Support for families who lose a child to miscarriage.