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Finding Grace in Grief

by | February 22, 2024 | Stories | 1 Comment

Pamela Bowman is a heartwarming example of how the McClean Fletcher Center aims to unite and support those navigating their grief journey. From using the services for her family to now volunteering, she hopes to encourage others in situations similar to her own.

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A Volunteer’s Heartstrings

by | February 2, 2021 | Stories | 0 Comments

Jenny Berryhill found her calling while volunteering at the McClean Fletcher Center. She now serves on the Advisory Board and helps with the annual Heartstrings Gala fundraiser.

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Reverend Katie and Her Special Friend

by | July 13, 2020 | Stories | 0 Comments

The McClean Fletcher Center is a special place for children and teenagers experiencing grief in their lives. Our friends at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral had a recent death in their congregation. In this video they did a wonderful job sharing how McClean Fletcher...
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“It’s a wonderful way to remember my granddaughter.”

by | February 14, 2020 | Stories | 0 Comments

“It’s a beautiful and wonderful way to remember my granddaughter,” says Charles Fletcher, the grandfather of McClean Fletcher.

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Heartstrings Gala: How it began

by | January 31, 2020 | Stories | 0 Comments

Do you know the history of the McClean Fletcher Center Heartstrings Gala? For nineteen years it’s been a tradition benefiting a great cause.

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The McClean Fletcher Legacy

by | August 14, 2019 | Stories | 0 Comments

The McClean Fletcher Center is a place specifically designed  for children and families who are working through the grieving process for someone they have lost. The center is a place where children can embrace grief and begin their journey through the healing...
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Grief, Children, and the McClean Center

by | August 13, 2019 | Stories | 0 Comments

When an individual passes away, it is common for a child that knew them to be affected in some way or another. This may include the individual’s children, grandchildren, niece, nephew, sibling, neighbor, or close family friend. No matter who the child is, it is...
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How to Talk to a Grieving Child

by | August 13, 2019 | Stories | 2 Comments

For many families, grief doesn’t introduce itself gently. A relative or close friend dies unexpectedly, and a shock wave of grief and disbelief rocks those left behind. Family members are blindsided, bowled over, overwhelmed. Life is suddenly filled with pain and...
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Grief, Children, and the McClean Center

Grief, Children, and the McClean Center

by | Aug 13, 2019 | Stories

When an individual passes away, it is common for a child that knew them to be affected in some way or another. This may include the individual’s children, grandchildren, niece, nephew, sibling, neighbor, or close family friend. No matter who the child is, it is...

How to Talk to a Grieving Child

How to Talk to a Grieving Child

by | Aug 13, 2019 | Stories

For many families, grief doesn’t introduce itself gently. A relative or close friend dies unexpectedly, and a shock wave of grief and disbelief rocks those left behind. Family members are blindsided, bowled over, overwhelmed. Life is suddenly filled with pain and...

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