Friends of Aine is New Hampshire’s only nonprofit dedicated solely to supporting children, teens, young adults and families grieving the death of a loved one. Through peer support programs, educational resources, and community training, we help young people build resilience, emotional strength, and the coping skills they need to move forward.
We rely 100% on the generosity of individual, organizational donors, and amazing volunteers to provide support to children and their families completely free of charge.
We provide bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the death of a loved one.
Everyone has their own way to grieve. We help them find their way.
That’s why we are so committed to empowering children, helping them understand and navigate their grief.
2026 Kid’s Try-athlon
Sunday, August 2nd
Bedford, NH Town Pool and High School
2026 Fall Series Young Adult Registration
September 15 thru November 3
Tuesdays
6:00pm to 7:30pm
2026 Fall Series Family Registration
September 15 thru November 5
Tuesday or Thursday
6:00pm to 7:30pm
2026 Open House
Wednesday, November 4
5:00pm to 7:30pm
I’ve found that people tend to receive the most support for their grief within the days to weeks after someone dies. This is when people are most likely to offer condolences, physically show up, and offer meals.
To me, the holidays are all about spending time with my loved ones and giving back to my community and those who mean the most to me. That becomes a little harder when one of the most important people in your life dies.
I’ve lost count of the number of times someone has told me I’m “mature for my age.” At the time, I thought I was supposed to take that as a compliment and embrace it. Looking back, I realize that I had no idea just how young I really was.
We’re honored to announce that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed November as Children and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month in New Hampshire.
Growing up, I found great comfort and happiness in making music. Ever since my dad died, I’ve been fighting to get that back. At my high school, I took part in our annual Battle of the Bands between the students and teachers.
When it comes to grief, I’ve always struggled with finding the right words. It doesn’t feel like there’s anything I could say that would fully explain the complexities of what it means to grieve a loved one. The unimaginable pain.
Thank you to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Bedford Complete Dentistry, Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company, Granite State Credit Union, and Morneau Law for their generous sponsorship of the 2026 Friends of Aine Kids' Try-Athlon! 💜
Because of community partners like you, this event continues to inspire confidence, create lasting memories for hundreds of young athletes, and help ensure grieving children, teens, and families across New Hampshire have access to Friends of Aine's free grief support programs.
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A special thank you to Children and Family Dentistry and Braces and Dentistry and Braces for their generous sponsorship of the 2026 Friends of Aine Kids' Try-Athlon! 💜
We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and your commitment to strengthening our community. Together, we're helping create a world where no child grieves alone.
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We are so grateful to Bedford Gastroenterology, London Family Orthodontics, St. Mary's Bank, Dovetail Dental Associates, and Tony Capraro III-State Farm Agent for your generous support of the 2026 Friends of Aine Kids' Try-Athlon. 💜
Because of community partners like you, this event continues to inspire confidence, create lasting memories for hundreds of young athletes, and help ensure grieving children, teens, and families across New Hampshire have access to Friends of Aine's free grief support programs.
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