Sharing Kindness Inc.

We were so grateful to host Cape Cod Young Professionals’ Coffee Connect networking event this morning with Harwich Chamber of Commerce! ???? What a wonderful opportunity to welcome community members to our space, share our work, and make local connections with people who support our mission. We look forward to future collaborations with CCYP! #CapeCod #HarwichMA #CCYP #SharingKindness

Just a reminder that you can find us at Grief 101 tonight at the South Yarmouth Library ???? We hope you can make it to this free conversation about grief: what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies, and how we can support the people in our lives who are going through it.

Just some of the feedback we’ve received for Grief 101, a new presentation series developed in partnership with Cape & Islands libraries ???? We hope you can join us for one of these upcoming events (schedule in last photo) to learn about grief and how to support those who are grieving a loss. We’ll be at the Snow Library in Orleans tonight and the South Yarmouth Library tomorrow! *Some libraries recommend registration. Prior to attending, please visit your library’s website for more information.

Interested in learning about supporting young people through loss? All are welcome to join us for this free National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) webcast, “Family Dynamics and Grief: Strategies for Supporting Young People through Loss,” on Thursday, 3/20 (CE credits available for $45). No individuals links are available for this webcast. DETAILS: Thursday, March 20, 1-4:30 PM Sharing Kindness 940 Main St., South Harwich, MA Register at https://lnkd.in/eNEF-cuZ

In grief, we often learn that the people we expect to show up for us don’t. Why is this? The short answer is because grief makes a lot of people uncomfortable. We’ve never been taught how to talk about it or how to be there for others who are grieving. This lack of education leads to many feeling abandoned by their friends, family and community members. We’re filling the gap with Grief 101, a presentation series on “the basics” of grief: what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies, and how we can support the people in our lives who are going through it. We hope you can join us for one of these upcoming events at a library near you ???? Learn more about Grief 101 at https://lnkd.in/ejVxdpit *Some libraries suggest registration. Visit your library’s website for more details before you attend. #Grief101 #GriefAwareness #CapeCod #SharingKindness

In case you missed it… we’re gathering at Veterans Park Beach once again on Saturday, May 17th for the Suicide Awareness Walk! We look forward to seeing you at another amazing event, this time with a slogan that defines what this walk is all about: “Hope. Healing. Humanity.” Last year, you joined us in the pouring rain, and despite the weather, you helped us raise nearly $100,000 for suicide awareness on the Cape & Islands! Those funds have helped sustain (and grow!) our services, such as: ?? QPR suicide prevention training for community members ?? Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program (now in 12 Cape schools!) ?? Peer grief support for suicide loss survivors ?? Local presentations, documentary screenings, and panel discussions about suicide and brain health A couple of things to keep in mind about this year’s event: ?? Walk registration and sign up for the fundraiser are separate. We advise you to register for the event FIRST, after which you will receive a link to create your fundraising page. ?? NEW THIS YEAR: instead of automatically receiving a walk T-shirt based on donations, T-shirts can be purchased at checkout for $20 each when you register, and retrieved on walk day! A limited number will also be available for purchase at the event. Proceeds benefit this year’s fundraiser. Learn more about the walk, register, and sign up to become a sponsor via this link: https://lnkd.in/e-3vWaZg

Interested in learning about supporting young people through loss? All are welcome to join us for this free National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) webcast, “Family Dynamics and Grief: Strategies for Supporting Young People through Loss,” on Thursday, 3/20 (CE credits available for $45). No individuals links are available for this webcast. DETAILS: Thursday, March 20, 1-4:30 PM Sharing Kindness 940 Main St., South Harwich, MA Register at https://lnkd.in/eNEF-cuZ

Ever tried to support someone who was grieving, but didn't know what to say? The truth is, our society doesn't talk much about the "sad stuff" — and as a result, most of us never learned how to be there for our grieving friends and family. Join us TODAY at one of two Grief 101 events at your local libraries to get a free "crash course" on grief: what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies, and how we can better support the people in our lives who are going through it. DETAILS: 2 PM at?Eastham Public Library 190 Samoset Rd., Eastham Registration suggested:?https://lnkd.in/edUDGRh9 6 PM at?Jonathan Bourne Public Library 19 Sandwich Rd., Bourne No registration - just drop in! #Grief101?#GriefAwareness?#CourageousConversation?#CapeCod

Our next FREE Sound Healing for Grief session, led by Monomoy Sound Healing, will be offered next Thursday, March 13, at 6 PM at our South Harwich location. We invite you to join us for an evening of relaxation, harmony and healing. Registration required: https://lnkd.in/ex2ib4mb

EDIT: this post has been edited to reflect the new date of the walk committee meeting. It's that time of year when we start planning the details of our annual Suicide Awareness Walk (this year's is scheduled for Saturday, 5/17 in Hyannis!). If you are: ?? A regular attendee ?? A dedicated volunteer or walk sponsor ?? Interested in the causes of mental health and suicide awareness ?? A community member with a knack for event planning ...we want YOU on our planning committee! Our first committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 3/19 at 6 PM. Interested in getting involved? Sign up to join us: https://lnkd.in/gjiJU3Ja