Trenika Fields-Smith’s Story: The 2022 Mourning Glory Gala Chair
I am honored to serve as a board member of Kate’s Club Board of Directors and excited to be the 2022 Kate’s Club Mourning Gala Chair! I first learned of Kate’s Club in 2019 through my amazing friend and a Kate’s Club board member, Tanya Sam. Not knowing much about Kate’s Club at the time,…
Read MoreKate’s Club partners with Atlanta-based Mi Alma to provide unique grief support technology
Atlanta, Ga. – May 4, 2023 – Kate’s Club is proud to partner with Mi Alma, an Atlanta-based company built to support families experiencing loss. Mi Alma gratefully accepts a gift of 200 pages valued at $20,000 from Derek and Kelli Grant, which will be given to Kate’s Club’s families to support individuals grieving the…
Read MoreGrowing with Kate’s Club: Sheree’s Volunteer Journey
The first step in every Buddy volunteer’s journey is volunteer orientation. On her birthday in 2016, Sheree joined us for her volunteer orientation in Atlanta, GA. “I felt like there couldn’t be a better way to start that new year,” Sheree said. Little did she know that orientation on her birthday would turn into six…
Read MoreVolunteer Appreciation Week 2023 Spotlight: Buddy Volunteer Emily
This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we sat down with longtime Buddy volunteer Emily. Emily started volunteering with Kate’s Club 10 years ago, and she reflected on the experiences she’s had as the organization has grown. Thank you for your service, Emily! How long have you been volunteering at Georgia nonprofit Kate’s Club? I’ve been volunteering at…
Read MoreSpreading the Word about Kate’s Club: A Conversation with Amanda Hyland, 20th Anniversary Mourning Glory Gala Chair
Some people think fundraising is just a dollar goal, but Amanda Hyland knows it’s much more than that. She loves the opportunity fundraising provides to spread the word about Kate’s Club and the value of our mission. “I’m always excited to tell a new person or company about Kate’s Club,” Amanda said. “And of course,…
Read MoreManaging Your Own and Your Child’s Grief After a Tragic Event
A collection of resources from Kate’s Club After a tragic event, it can be difficult to manage our emotions, then talk to children and teens about them as well. We have compiled some resources not only for adults and young adults, but also for parents, caregivers and other professionals who want to talk about tragic…
Read MoreGrief Over Time: How My Mom’s Cancer Led Me to Kate’s Club
by Ashley Byars, Kate’s Club Board of Directors All I have to hear is one note of a Whitney Houston song and I’m instantly transported back to driving around the city in a red Mustang, sipping on Oreo milkshakes with my mom as The Bodyguard soundtrack blasted in the background. My mom loved driving around…
Read MoreMeet the New Interns
We have five new interns joining the team in addition to the MSW interns who have been at Kate’s Club since Fall 2022. Please welcome to the team: Jess, ZaKeyeria, Ramsey, Kiera and Hind! MSW Intern: Jess May Jess (they/them) is currently getting their MSW through the University of Central Florida online and will be…
Read MoreWhat LoKate Means to Me: My Journey with the Kate’s Club Young Adult Grief Program
by Kacie Chasteen, Program Coordinator My journey with Kate’s Club started in fall 2019. I had just graduated with my bachelor’s degree from Oglethorpe University and was struggling to find a job. I decided to go to Oglethorpe’s bi-annual career fair and had the pleasure of meeting Debra Brook, Kate’s Club Director of Clubhouse and…
Read MoreGrief at the Holidays: 4 Tips for People Grieving During the Holiday Season
At some point in our lives, we all experience grief after the death of someone close to us. Holidays and times of celebration can remind us of our grief, and it can even feel difficult to celebrate when we are grieving. However, it is still possible to celebrate and feel gratitude during the holiday season…
Read MoreMeet Buddy Volunteer Obi
We are showing gratitude for our amazing Buddy Volunteers who help us run Kate’s Club programs and show our members that they are not alone in their grief. Here is a short interview with our Kate’s Club Buddy Obi! How long have you been volunteering at Kate’s Club?Since October 2021. Why do you volunteer at…
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