Mary's Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families

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Mary's Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families

Mary’s Place is a non-profit center for grieving children and families located in Windsor, CT.

We believe:
• Grief is a natural reaction to death for children as well as adults;
• Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal oneself;
• The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each individual; and
• Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process.

02/14/2026

If you’re missing someone today, please know you’re not alone. We invite you to share their name in the comments so we can remember and honor them alongside you.

Throughout February, you can also honor your loved one by writing their name on one of our pink hearts as part of our Have a Heart campaign. When you’re out and about in Windsor and the surrounding areas, look for our pink hearts at participating locations, write a name in memory or honor of someone special, and consider making a donation. Every visit, every heart, and every dollar makes a difference in supporting our grief center and the children and families we serve.

A heartfelt thank you to the businesses that make this campaign possible: Windsor Federal Bank, (Broad Street, Wilson, and Poquonock Ave. locations) Geissler’s Supermarkets, Jordan Florist, Beer Garden at Bart’s, The Blue Dragonfly, Moneta Moments Bakery, and The Lil’ Plant Shop. We are so grateful for your support.

02/09/2026

We offer books for a wide range of loss experiences, including sudden death, because grief doesn’t look the same for everyone.

FEBRUARY BOOK SPOTLIGHT 📚❤️: "My Uncle Keith Died" by Carol Ann Loehr
This compassionate children’s book that helps young readers understand the death of a loved one to su***de. Told from a child’s perspective, the story acknowledges big feelings like sadness, confusion, anger, and love, while reassuring children that they are not to blame. The book offers honest, age-appropriate language and emphasizes remembrance, connection, and the importance of talking about grief in safe and caring ways.

If you are interested in borrowing this book or others like it from Mary's Place, please call 860-688-9621 or email info@marysplacect.org to schedule an appointment to pick it up.

01/28/2026

In a recent group the kids participated in a gentle and meaningful project called Sadness Bowls.

After reading The Blue Bunny, there was time to talk about moments when we feel sad, what that sadness feels like, and ways to hold it with care. They each selected a small clay bowl to become their sadness bowl: a place to hold sadness, and maybe even a place to leave it for a while.

They decorated their bowls and, if they chose, added small pieces of paper with sad thoughts or feelings inside. The process made space for creativity, reflection, conversation, and connection. Each bowl as unique as the child who made it.

The photos here capture both the bowls and the making of them. Small hands creating something meaningful, and big feelings being honored. 💙

01/23/2026

You don't have to carry this alone. We are here.

01/16/2026

Join us for our Have a Heart campaign this February, where local businesses and community members can come together to support our community!

Help us make this fundraiser a success by encouraging your favorite local businesses to join, and sharing this post with friends and family!

❤️ Let's show some love and have a heart for those who need it most! ❤️

01/13/2026

Grief can feel so heavy but you don’t have to carry it alone. Here’s a hug to remind you that we’re holding you in our hearts. 💛

01/08/2026

JANUARY BOOK SPOTLIGHT 📚❤️: Healing After Loss: Daily Mediations for Working Through Grief by Martha W. Hickman

After the initial support and planning following a loss, we are left to navigate a new version of life where someone important is missing. Grief can come in waves for days, months, or years, and while it may be tempting to push it aside, healing requires the courage to face the loss with compassion.

Through gentle reflection, this book invites readers to honor the love shared, find comfort in memories, and move forward with hope. Its short, poignant meditations can be read in any order and offer strength, inspiration, and comfort for as long as they are needed.

To borrow this book or any book from our lending library email info@marysplacect.org or call the center at 860-688-9621 to make an appointment to pick it up.

01/05/2026

Mary’s Place is here to support individuals and families across Connecticut and Massachusetts who are experiencing grief and loss. We offer compassionate programs and resources designed to provide comfort, understanding, and a safe space to heal.

If you or someone you know may be in need of support, please reach out.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, or community members who may benefit from what we do.

Together, we can make sure no one has to grieve alone. ❤️

01/01/2026

As we enter a new year, many grieving hearts may feel the pressure of the phrase “Happy New Year.” If happiness feels out of reach right now, you are not alone. These words can sting, especially when your world has changed.

This year, we invite you to create your own mantra, one that meets you exactly where you are. 💙

12/25/2025

The holidays can bring joy, grief, and everything in between. However this season looks for you, your feelings matter, and you are not alone. ❤️

12/22/2025

We are truly grateful to once again receive holiday bins generously donated by Katie’s Christmas Spirit, a program created by Katie’s Foundation, Inc. to honor the life of Katrina M. “Katie” Kupec and her love for the holiday season.

We sincerely thank the Kupec family for their ongoing kindness and for spreading comfort and joy to our families. 🎁

12/18/2025

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Address

6 Poquonock Avenue
Windsor, CT
06095

Website

http://www.marysplacect.org/

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