Stepping Stones of Hope

We offer help for grieving kids, teens, families and adults.

home-page-225pxBereaved children and teens yearn for normalization of their emotions and experiences that follow a death of a loved one. Even though the grieving process is unique, they find peace in knowing they are not alone. We assist families in building a framework for healing through education and understanding.

Campers have many opportunities to express their feelings and thoughts, as well as honor and celebrate their loved one. Experiences at camp help build a lifelong foundation for healthy mourning of the losses that inevitably come in life. Loss affects us all, but with special care, children especially can manage loss and move forward with healthy, happy lives.

 

It's easy to refer someone to Stepping Stones of Hope.

So you want to know how you can refer a friend or family member to a Stepping Stones of Hope grief support program? We have created a two-page sheet outlining the steps, as well as answers to the most asked questions when it comes to referrals.

Click here for a quick Referral FAQ Sheet.

You’re Invited To Our 2014 Celebration of Life, Love & Memories Gala

Join us for Stepping Stones of Hope's 2014 Celebration of Life, Love & Memories gala to raise money to benefit grieving children, teens, families and adults from across Arizona and around the southwest region.

This year's theme is "Savor yesterday...Embrace today...Weave a new tomorrow...weaving a new tapestry." Proceeds from the 2014 event will enable Stepping Stones of Hope to continue holding both day and weekend-long grief camps for kids, teens and grown-ups with the goal of helping them understand their emotions, begin their grief journey and know they are not alone.

weaving a new tapestryDate:
Saturday,
November 8, 2014

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Scottsdale Marriott
At McDowell Mountains
16770 N. Perimeter Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Click here to buy tickets, learn more about sponsorships, and more!

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  • I tell people who experience the loss of a loved one, the pain never goes away.  It just doesn't hurt as much over time." - Adult Camper at Camp Paz
  • If I need to scream, I'm pretty sure they would let me scream."  - Teenager from Camp Erin
  • I learned that it’s okay to show true feelings and to never be afraid of how you feel." -AD, age 14, One Day at Camp 2013
  • We had wonderful support from family and friends, but I didn't see the twinkle in my son's eyes start to return until he went to camp." - Mother helping her son to grieve after the death of his father, her husband
  • Grief can’t be pushed away - - eventually it will come back so try to deal with it today…one step at a time." -KE, adult camper, Journeys 2013
  • Kids need to see that they're not alone.  Camp is a safe place to move through the grieving process with kids their age and who have experienced the loss of a loved one too."  - Dr. Charles Finch, SSOH Founder
  • A lot are experiencing the same thing so I am not alone in this.” - CV, 13, a teen at REACH camp
  • It’s alright to grieve, but I also have to LIVE.” - KC, 17, a teen at REACH camp
  • Hearing others tell their stories.  I know I am not alone." -KD, adult camper, One Day at Camp 2013
  • The camaraderie and understanding of my type of grief helped me the most." -JG, adult camper, Journeys 2013
  • I learned that it’s an ongoing journey and I’m not the only one." - CM, 14, a teen at REACH camp
  • I learned that you will never forget your loved one" -ZC, age 10, One Day at Camp 2013  
  • I wish my dad was still here so he can see me graduate and get married."  - Young girl from Camp Paz
  • I will learn to let things that I can’t change go and stop trying to fix them.” -KM, 16, a teen at REACH camp
  • I light this candle for my little brother.  I miss him but he is always in my heart."  - Young boy from Camp Paz