Gearing Up for Grief in the Classroom
Creating a Culture of Compassion With the start of the school year underway, many educators, students, and schools are working together...
ERIN'S HOUSE BLOG
MEET: Kristi
Volunteer Facilitator since 2010 I am often asked how I can handle volunteering at Erin's House. People say, "I could never do that,...
MEET: Laura
Volunteer Facilitator since 2013 Stepping into a school setting while representing Erin's House has been rewarding, yet very different...
The Power of Volunteering
We live in a world where it is so easy to get pulled into the daily grind and wrapped up in our own problems and issues that we forget...
What Does It Take to be a Heart Healer?
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to make time to reflect on the beautiful hearts who choose to serve our bereaved youth...
MEET: Jarone
Volunteer Facilitator for “10-13s” since 2019 I learned about Erin’s House through Erick, their Director of Community Outreach. He told...
MEET: Zoe
Volunteer Facilitator for “6-9s” since 2021 I was led to being a volunteer through the passion I have for psychology and my internship...
MEET: Julie
Volunteer Facilitator for “3-5s” since 2019 I discovered Erin’s House from another volunteer facilitator, Brittainy, who shared with me...
MEET: Luke
Volunteer Facilitator for "3-5s" since 2019 I first found out about Erin's House through medical school. The older med students...
2021 Mission Results
YOU made all this possible! We couldn't serve our children and teens without the support of our community. Check out the impact you...
INTRODUCING: New Board Members 2022
Erin's House is honored to have three new individuals come on board to help build hope and heal hearts! Let's get to know a little bit...
MEET: The Parker Family
After my husband passed, many family members recommended Erin’s House for my children - Jayden, Catalayia, and Jayia. Simply put,...
Erin's House 2020 Annual Report Snap Shot
A reflection from our Executive Director, Debbie Meyer and Board Chair, Karrie Kitch
One Day Does Not Fit All — Thoughts on Father's Day
If you know me on a personal level, you know that I am not one for being told what to do. Even as a child, I was stubborn wanting to do...
School's Out! — Navigating Summer Break with Grieving Kids
Let’s be honest, this school year has been wild. From online learning to hybrid schedules, social distancing to mask wearing,...
Embracing Life on Mother's Day
It started several weeks ago when I became instantly triggered for the day to come. I saw my first TV commercial showcasing a heart...
A Year Changes You A Lot
April is known as National Volunteer Appreciation Month and as we close out the month, we want to take a moment to share a little...
Grief can leave you wondering, "When will it get better?"
When will it get better? This is a question I have been asked countless times while working in the grief industry. Our society wants...
Children’s Grief Awareness Month — Supporting Grieving Children All Year Long
November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month. A month in which we recognize grieving children and honor their loved ones lost. In Indiana...
Give Our Educators Grace — They are grieving, too.
It is time to go back to school. It is no secret that the hustle and bustle looks different this year. We saw it coming – but did not...