The New York Life Foundation announced $750,000 in support given to 22 bereavement providers that serve grieving children across the country. The funding will be given over a two-year period and range from $5,000 to $100,000. The grants support the expansion of grief support services to diverse and disadvantaged youth across the country.
The winning providers all responded to a request for proposals created through a partnership with the New York Life Foundation and the National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC).
The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the New York Life Foundation to expand grief support services to at-risk youth across the country. The Grief Reach program, made possible by a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, seeks to help providers overcome barriers to bringing grief support services to youth from communities not served by existing bereavement programs – often in low-income areas.
Over the next two years, 22 grants ranging in size from $5,000 to $100,000 will be awarded to bereavement organizations through a Request for Proposal (RFP). Applications will be accepted online from May 18 – July 25, 2011. Decisions will be announced in September, which is Life Insurance Awareness Month. For more information about the application and Webinars on this RFP, please go to to Grants:Grief Reach section of the website.
Scholastic, through funding from the New York Life Foundation, is hosting a live webcast on how schools can support a grieving student. Register and view the sneak preview from the Scholastic.com website. Encourage faculty and staff from your local schools to attend. The program will be available on-line after the program airs.
At the National Alliance for Grieving Children, we are pleased to tell our community members about a great opportunity for the teens in our programs.
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Announces the New York Life Award
Guest blog by Kerri Schlottman, Director of External Relations, Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Healing through Creativity
Every year the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is fortunate to witness the incredible talent of creative teens from across the country who submit their work to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
This booklet, available in English and Spanish, provides an overview of resources and guidance for families and caregivers.
What’s Covered in the Guide:
• Helping children, helping the family • Helping children cope over time • Why a parent’s role is important • Getting help • Helping children understand death • Taking care of yourself • How children respond to death • Looking to the future • Attending funerals and memorials
The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the New York Life Foundation to expand grief support services to at-risk youth across the country. The Grief Reach program, made possible by a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, seeks to help providers overcome barriers to bringing grief support services to youth from communities not served by existing bereavement programs – often in low-income areas. 
At the National Alliance for Grieving Children, we are pleased to tell our community members about a great opportunity for the teens in our programs.
