News & Events
GriefMoves Initiative
So far, 2021 has already been a year full of movement for us at Jeff’s Place. We are thrilled to kick off our Grief MOVES Initiative! We recognize that kids/teens are physical in their grief! Their bodies are meant to move. When their level of activity decreases,...
Wayland Town Crier Highlights Ryan Najemy, our Event Chair, paying it forward!
Wayland High School senior Ryan Najemy is chairing Hope Grows Here: A Virtual Adventure, a fundraiser to support the bereavement services of Jeff's Place, which offers hope and healing in a supportive community for grieving children, teens, families and individuals. ...
Learn about our Hope Grows Here Celebratory Weekend!
The past year has been like no other. We’ve experienced many losses on many levels. We haven’t been able to gather in person, enjoy our favorite restaurants or even window shop or walk laps at a mall. As a non-profit organization, we’ve had to adapt quickly and...
Support for College Bound Students
The road to college for high school students has never been more daunting for students. College marketing is overwhelming, applications have become more intensive, and the cost to attend is at an all time high. Additional challenges for families have arisen due to...
MetroWest Nonprofits Announce Virtual Support Group for Adults Coping with COVID-19 Loss
Framingham, Mass. - (January 26, 2021) - Jeff’s Place Children’s Bereavement Center, the Framingham-based not-for-profit that provides free grief support groups for families who have experienced a significant death loss, The Parmenter Foundation and Advocates today...
Grieving During COVID 19 – Support Group for Adults
View details about this support group.
Coping with the Holidays While Grieving
For those who are grieving, the holidays can be a struggle. As we navigate this particular holiday season it is even more important to shed light, give space, and offer strategies to cope with the upcoming holidays. Remember these 3 C’s: 1) Communicate; 2) Choice; and...
Jeff’s Place Children’s Bereavement Center Named “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits
Award based on outstanding online reviews Framingham, Mass. - (October 26, 2020) - Jeff’s Place MetroWest, the Framingham-based not-for-profit that provides free grief support groups for families who have experienced a significant death loss, today announced that it...
Hope and Healing: For Caretakers of Grieving Children — Finding Resiliency
What to Say and What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
When someone you know is grieving after a loss, it can be tough to know what to say or do. What feels appropriate and helpful for one person may seem wrong for another. Read the full article on Up Journey. Melissa Kennedy Panto of Jeff's Place contributed to this...


