Mourning Hope Grief Center

Mourning Hope Grief Center The Mourning Hope Grief Center companions children, adults and families before and after a death loss

Mourning Hope is proud to be a United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County agency and part of the annual Season of Servic...
12/22/2025

Mourning Hope is proud to be a United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County agency and part of the annual Season of Service, where volunteers devote time during the holidays to serve local nonprofits.

This year, we welcomed teams from Union Bank & Trust () and CSI (). They prepared rock bags for our grief support groups, addressed envelopes and helped us decorate a holiday tree to make the season bright.

Thanks to these terrific volunteers for bringing so much heart and energy to our mission! We’re grateful for your partnership—and for the community you help strengthen with every act of service. 💙✨

Have you grabbed a Hope Latte from Zen Coffee Company () yet? ☕️This delicious beverage makes a meaningful impact thanks...
12/22/2025

Have you grabbed a Hope Latte from Zen Coffee Company () yet? ☕️

This delicious beverage makes a meaningful impact thanks to Zen Coffee's Give Back program—a portion of December's profits goes to Mourning Hope! That means all month long, you can enjoy this tasty treat knowing you're helping bereaved kids and adults across our region find hope, connection and healing. 💜

Warm your heart and send hope to those navigating grief. 🫶

✨ As the new year begins, Holding Hope remains a steady place to land.This monthly gathering is designed for returning f...
12/21/2025

✨ As the new year begins, Holding Hope remains a steady place to land.

This monthly gathering is designed for returning families who want to stay connected, share openly and continue finding support beyond their initial grief group.

Grief doesn’t reset in January — and you don’t have to face it alone.

👉 Register for the January session here: tinyurl.com/MH-HoldingHope.

There's still time to bring hope to grieving families this holiday season. Every dollar you give today creates meaningfu...
12/20/2025

There's still time to bring hope to grieving families this holiday season. Every dollar you give today creates meaningful change for those carrying the weight of grief.🧡

Make an impact with us: https://www.mourninghope.org/donate.html.

Give by December 31 to make your gift count for 2025 tax benefits.📆

Friendly reminder that applications to become our Grief Support Clinician are due today, December 19! We're seeking a co...
12/19/2025

Friendly reminder that applications to become our Grief Support Clinician are due today, December 19!

We're seeking a compassionate, mission-driven individual to provide counseling, facilitate support groups and help direct Camp Erin Lincoln. Licensed professionals (MSW or related) are encouraged to apply.

Send your cover letter and resume today to Carly Woythaler-Runestad, Executive Director, at crunestad@mourninghope.org. Learn more here: mourninghope.org/aboutus/careers.html

12/19/2025

As we close the 12 Days of Hope, we’re sharing a story that captures why Mourning Hope exists — and why this work matters so deeply. 💜

When Chandra first came to Mourning Hope, she sat in her car, talking herself into walking through the doors. Grief felt heavy. The stigma felt real. And the idea of sharing her story felt overwhelming.

But she took a breath, stepped inside, and everything changed.

Through connection, compassion, and a space where she felt truly seen, Chandra found support she didn’t know was possible. In time, she found something else, too — the confidence and understanding to help others through grief, because she now knows what support can look like, feel like, and mean.

Today, she tells everyone she can about Mourning Hope.
Not because her grief disappeared — but because she knows no one should face it alone.
And because she believes in the people here, and in the healing that happens when a community shows up for one another.

As this series comes to a close, we honor every person who has walked through our doors or found support through our programs, referrals, volunteers, and community partnerships. Hope grows because of you. 💛✨

🎤✨ Meet our emcees for the Red Carpet R***e!We’re thrilled to welcome Jon and Taryn Vanderford 1011 NOW as the emcees fo...
12/18/2025

🎤✨ Meet our emcees for the Red Carpet R***e!

We’re thrilled to welcome Jon and Taryn Vanderford 1011 NOW as the emcees for our 4th annual Common Threads event. As Emmy Award–winning anchors, reporters, and producers for 10/11 News, Taryn and Jon are familiar faces to so many in our community—and we couldn’t imagine a better duo to guide us through an evening worthy of the silver screen.

Join us Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 PM for a Hollywood-inspired night of live performances featuring Oscar-winning songs, all in support of youth programming at the Mourning Hope Grief Center and the International Quilt Museum.

🎟️ View the star-studded lineup and grab your tickets:
https://www.mourninghope.org/supportus/commonthreads.html

Taking that first step for support takes immense courage. At Mourning Hope, we know grief doesn’t look the same for ever...
12/18/2025

Taking that first step for support takes immense courage. At Mourning Hope, we know grief doesn’t look the same for everyone. Healing doesn’t follow one path, and support shouldn’t either. We honor that bravery by listening closely to each person’s unique needs and finding the right combination of support.

Every day, our staff walks alongside families and connects them with resources that help lighten the load, such as:

• A hot meal
• Safe housing
• Help accessing Social Security benefits after a death
• Books to help children understand and cope with loss
• Connections to trusted mental health providers
• Crisis hotlines when immediate support is needed
• Or simply someone who says, “You’re not alone.”

Last fiscal year, our team made 659 critical referrals like these — each one ensuring that grieving individuals and families received the support that fit their needs.

No matter the form, every referral is an act of compassion and a reminder that hope meets people wherever they are.

If you or someone you love is grieving, know that support is here. Find the right resources for you at https://www.mourninghope.org/findsupport.html.

💛 This holiday season, we’re celebrating the incredible power of community. A local Mourning Hope family - one of nearly...
12/17/2025

💛 This holiday season, we’re celebrating the incredible power of community.

A local Mourning Hope family - one of nearly 50 nominated by almost 20 nonprofit agencies seeking a little extra help - was recently chosen by the Lincoln Journal Star to be featured in their holiday edition. And thanks to the generosity of community members, thousands of dollars have been donated directly to support them.

The mother, Josylyn, shared from her heart:

"I am truly at a loss for words with the kindness and support we’ve been shown. After experiencing one of the darkest and most painful ten months of our lives, I am incredibly grateful to have found Mourning Hope and to be surrounded by such a selfless community. 'Thank you’ will never feel like enough to express my appreciation."

We are so grateful to the Lincoln Journal Star for highlighting this family and to every single person who has offered support. Your compassion is lighting the way this holiday season. 💜

Hope grows when our community understands grief — and knows where to turn for support. Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 days ...
12/17/2025

Hope grows when our community understands grief — and knows where to turn for support. Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 days of Hope. 💛✨

Last year, 7,940 people learned about Mourning Hope through community presentations, tours, trainings, and outreach events. Every conversation helps reduce the stigma around grief and ensures families know that support is available when they need it most.

Every presentation, tour, and conversation is a seed planted — because knowing that help is here, and knowing where to find it can make all the difference for families navigating grief

Interested in bringing a Mourning Hope presentation or training to your organization?Learn more about our community education opportunities: https://www.mourninghope.org/services/communityeducation.html

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1311 South Folsom Street
Lincoln, NE
68522

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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(402)4888989

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