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Friends of Aine

Center for Grieving
​Children & Families

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The Friends of Aine Kids' Try-athlon 
Sunday, August 3, 2025


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“Grief is like the ocean; It comes in waves; ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim. “

--- Vicki Harrison

WHO WE ARE

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​We're here so kids know they're not alone.

We​ provide bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the death of a loved one. ​
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WHAT WE DO

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Grieving is natural. Grieving in silence isn't.

Everyone has their own way to grieve. We help them find their way.
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WHY WE DO IT

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1 in 12 kids will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18.

That's why we are so committed to empowering children, helping them understand and navigate their grief.
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​​Upcoming Events!

Summer Workshops
Register here for July 16th
Register here for July 23rd

Annual Kids Try-athlon
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Bedford Town Pool and High School
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Fall Young Adult Support Group
Tuesday evenings 6:00pm to 7:30pm
 September 16 to October November 4
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Fall Family Registration
Tuesday or Thursday evening 6:00pm to 7:30pm
September 16 to November 6t
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"Talk About Grief" Traveling Art Exhibit

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​The Friends of Aine art campaign provides awareness of child bereavement as a public health issue and serves as a powerful outlet for the expression of grief. Art provides grieving children a voice to communicate their emotions, especially when they may not know the words to vocalize their thoughts and feelings. This allows peers the opportunity to help one another through connection and creativity.
 
Children, ages 4-18 are invited to submit their paintings, drawings, and doodles to show what their grief looks like to them, how they express their feelings, or provide illustrations that offer helpful coping strategies. Submitted artwork may be used in our traveling exhibit or as part of our Grief Backpack educational resources, both used throughout the state and beyond.

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Because of your generosity, our services are FREE to grieving families. Thank you!

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​Friends of Aine
​Center for Grieving Children & Families
​226 Coolidge Avenue
Manchester, NH 03102


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603.669.1120

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  • Home
  • Support
    • Peer-to-Peer Support
    • Family Registration
    • Registered Family Portal Access
  • Education
    • Workshops and Training
    • Grief Backpack Initiative
    • Educational Portal Access
  • Advocacy
  • Events
    • Open House
    • Annual Gala
    • Kid's Try-athlon
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • About
    • Donate
    • Mission and Vision
    • Aine's Story
    • Our Board
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • DEI Statement
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Volunteer Portal Access
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • News