Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children

12/23/2025

Last week, 16 families came together for the Winter Art Series night at Fernside! Families decorated white bags to assemble into a Memory Star keepsake to remember their person who died. The creativity and connection were a joy to see!

12/18/2025

Every December, Fernside families participate in a Luminary Ceremony on their group night focusing on light and remembering the person they lost. Names and memories are shared in the glow of decorated luminary bags. We hope this time of year is filled with light, hope, connection and healing!

12/16/2025

Fernside wishes to thank the Cincinnati Women’s Club for their support! Friday, December 5th Ann Bailey, Mary Kuramoto and a team of festive women gathered to assemble cookie ingredients packaged into jars. This special gift will be handed out to Fernside families so they can connect over the winter months by baking cookies together.

12/11/2025

Last week, Fernside and Cincinnati Sister Cities connected virtually with friends and colleagues in Ukraine for an update on how their grief services have taken shape following training and collaboration visits over the past year. The work these grief advocates have accomplished is nothing short of amazing! They have opened 8 day centers, 4 rehabilitation centers, a space for women and 40 mobile units to assist their communities with crucial grief support services. We are honored to be a small part of the support that is now offered all the way around the world!

12/09/2025

Representing the TriHealth Protective Services team, Jeff Young, Brein Pyfrin and Lindsey Evans stopped by this week with a generous donation of expressive arts supplies and gift cards to help stock our shelves. Donations like these help keep our services free of charge for grieving families. We are thankful for your support!

12/05/2025

Fernside was excited to welcome the staff from BI3 to our Blue Ash office on November 25th. The team spent the morning learning more about Fernside’s mission and helped to prepare expressive art materials used in groups. We are grateful to BI3 for their continued support which has allowed Fernside to impact so many throughout the Cincinnati community. THANK YOU BI3!

12/02/2025

As many of us gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season, many others in our community are grieving the loss of a loved one. Fernside helps grieving children and families recognize that they are not alone. Even during the toughest times, they can lean on a community of people who understand what they are going through.

As we enter the holiday season, more children and families need Fernside's support, but we need your help.

By giving to Fernside this , you help us provide nearly 1,400 children, teens, and adults with a place where they can safely talk about their grief with people who understand. Click here to make a gift today: https://29829.thankyou4caring.org/fernside/giving-tuesday

12/01/2025

If you're doing any Cyber Monday shopping, consider checking out our Amazon wish list for items for our Fernside Classic Silent Auction! All items will ship directly to us and many of our items are on sale! 🛍️

Have you already started Black Friday shopping? Consider shopping for Fernside!

Our Fernside Classic event isn't until 2026, but it's not too early to donate items towards our Silent Auction! Check out our Amazon Wish List with great Black Friday deals on items for our Silent Auction. The best part is all items ship directly to us! It's a great way to score some deals on amazing items that will benefit Fernside. Click the link below to check out our Amazon wish list, and stay tuned for more announcements about our Fernside Classic event. Thank you for your support, and happy shopping! 🛍️

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/ZQMYVXAYC8PK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_0RWRQ3YZSRE3T984FA98_1

11/29/2025

We are seeking gift card donations for our Fernside Classic event, and for Small Business Saturday many of our favorite local restaurants are running amazing deals on gift cards! These gift cards are a big hit towards our gift card wall and silent auction, and any help is greatly appreciated! Check out some of the deals below, with links to purchase gift cards online.

🟢 Jeff Ruby's - 20% off gift cards through Cyber Monday - https://jeffruby.securetree.com/
🟢 Thunderdome Restaurant Group - Get a $25 E-Gift card for every $100 gift card purchase - https://thunderdomerestaurants.securetree.com/
🟢 Catch-a-Fire Pizza - 20% off gift cards - https://www.catchafirepizza.com/gift-cards-2
🟢 MadTree Brewing - 20% off gift cards - https://shop.madtree.com/pages/gift-cards
🟢 Libby's Southern Comfort - 20% off gift card purchase ($50 min. purchase) PLUS free $20 gift card for every $100 purchased - https://order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/libby-s
🟢 Looking Glass Hospitality - Receive a $10 bonus card with every $50 in gift cards purchased - https://lookingglasshospitality.securetree.com/
🟢 Montgomery Inn - $100 gift card for $80 - https://cincyfavorites.com/products/montgomery-inn-gift-card-sale-100-gift-card
🟢 Sotto - For every $100 in Gift Cards purchased, receive a complimentary $20 E-Gift Bonus Card in return - https://sottocincinnati.securetree.com/
🟢 Boca - For every $100 in Gift Cards purchased, receive a complimentary $20 E-Gift Bonus Card in return - https://bocacincinnati.securetree.com/
🟢 Tony's - All gift cards 20% off - https://tonysofcincinnati.com/shop/

Thank you for supporting Fernside, and happy shopping! 🛍️

11/28/2025

Have you already started Black Friday shopping? Consider shopping for Fernside!

Our Fernside Classic event isn't until 2026, but it's not too early to donate items towards our Silent Auction! Check out our Amazon Wish List with great Black Friday deals on items for our Silent Auction. The best part is all items ship directly to us! It's a great way to score some deals on amazing items that will benefit Fernside. Click the link below to check out our Amazon wish list, and stay tuned for more announcements about our Fernside Classic event. Thank you for your support, and happy shopping! 🛍️

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/ZQMYVXAYC8PK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_0RWRQ3YZSRE3T984FA98_1

11/27/2025

Fernside has much to be thankful for! The kids, teens & families we serve 🩷our volunteers 💜our community partners 💚the support of you all!