Offer comfort to a grieving child

"Every child needs something to hold when someone in their lives faces end of life."

  -Susan Bumgarner, Child and Teen Bereavement Counselor

Help a child who is grieving the loss of a loved one by donating a new teddy bear to the Heart Songs Program for Children.

Donations will be accepted at the following Buncombe county locations throughout the month of June:

Four Seasons-Checkpoint, 373 Biltmore Avenue; Appalachian Vintner; Diamond Brand; Mast General Store; Fresh Market; Audubon Apartments; OP Taylor, Biltmore Park; Ingles, Skyland and Fairview; Fire House Subs, Long Shoals Road; and Weirbridge Village Apartments.

Read more on the program here.

Life In Forward Transition

LIFT, Life In Forward Transition, will begin next Tuesday, January 15th, 2013. LIFT offers an experience of shared camaraderie in a nurturing and positive environment for bereaved children, teens and families.

LIFT is a 7-session program that is free of charge. Please visit HeartSongsLIFT.com or call Susan Bumgarner at 828-233-0334 for additional information or to register.