Ele's Place - Capital Region

Nature heals in ways words cannot. ???? Grief is heavy, but the earth knows how to hold it. The sun warms. The wind whispers. The trees stand steady, reminding you that even in loss, life continues. Take a walk. Breathe deep. Let the sky hold your sorrow and the ground steady your heart. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means finding moments of peace, one step at a time. #HealingInNature #GriefJourney #OneBreathAtATime

Time for some #MarchGoodness! Thanks to Consumers Credit Union for being such a great partner to nonprofits in their communities! Vote today! ??

Grief is a journey, and healing isn’t a straight path—it’s full of twists, turns, setbacks, and unexpected waves. And that’s okay as well as normal. If today is hard, keep going. If today is soft, embrace it. #GriefJourney #HealingIsNotLinear #OneDayAtATime

At Ele's Place it is important to us that we provide our participants with a safe and comfortable place to heal. Our middle school and high school group room chairs were well-loved for many years, but had become quite worn and needed to be replaced. We are so thankful to Jackson for providing us with a grant to replace the furniture, and to Jim Baker and the team at Innovare for providing us with these beautiful and comfortable chairs and making sure they fit in our budget. We ?? our community. #ElesPlaceCapitalRegion #ThankYouThursday #HealingHappensHere #CommunitySupport

Plastic baggies, dish soap, paper towel...oh my! While these items might not seem exciting, we were thrilled to receive countless donations from our wish list through the holiday season! In 2025, we remain dedicated to providing grief support to children, teens, and families at no cost...and every donation helps us continue our mission. #ElesPlaceCapitalRegion #GriefSupport

As our staff begins our 34th year of healing young hearts, we want to thank you! We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our community. ? 135 families are currently attending our weekly support groups, including: 206 children and teens, 119 adults, 7 young adults ? 28 additional families are going through the enrollment process to begin groups ? 108 dedicated volunteers facilitate groups and welcome our families each week ? 15 school groups supported students on-site at their school this fall, with 26 schools expressing interest in starting a winter group; 4 of the schools are new to Ele’s Place These numbers represent the lives Ele’s Place impacts here in the Capital Region. Because of you, all of our services are free. Thank you for believing in our mission! With gratitude, Kristine and the amazing team at Ele’s Place To make an end-of-year gift, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5h-WxTt

?? Tips for Navigating Grief This Holiday Season ?? 1?? Acknowledge and share your feelings. 2?? Create a special way to honor your loved one. 3?? Set realistic expectations and boundaries. 4?? Focus on what feels meaningful to YOU. Ele’s Place is here to support grieving children, teens, and families. Reach out or learn more about our free programs today. For more information go to Elesplace.org #ElesPlace #HolidayHealing #ChildrensGrief #HopeAndSupport

Sharing a favorite tradition or telling a meaningful story about a loved one who has passed can help children feel connected during the holidays. These special moments bring comfort through the warmth of shared memories. ? #ElesPlace #GriefSupport #HolidayGrieving #CherishedMemories #HealingHearts

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Holiday Closures: December 19th – Closing at noon for our staff holiday lunch December 23 – Closing at 1:00 December 24 and 25 – Closed December 30 – Closing at 1:00 December 31 – Closed January 1 - Closed