We are all at different points along our journeys of grief.

Some need help ...

... and others are ready to help.

Blue Water Hope believes that community support after the death of a child can improve the mental health and physical well-being of those who find themselves living through unimaginable loss.

Grief is intensely personal and affects everyone differently.

We are here to help ~ however you need it.

We aim to connect with bereaved parents within our community through coffee dates, support groups, emailing and texting support, speaking engagements and events, volunteer training, healing retreats, and more.

Keep an eye on this page for new events and local groups hosted by Blue Water Hope.

Also stop by our Family & Community Resources page for additional events, grief share groups, and other valuable sources of partnership to encourage and help your family through this difficult time.

Contact Us if you have any additional needs or if you would like more information regarding volunteer opportunities.

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Upcoming Local Events:

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Winter/Spring 2025:

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Winter/Spring

Grief Support Groups

for Parents

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“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.”

— Shannon L. Alder

“Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.”

— Misty Copeland

“The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for others.”

— Bryant McGill

"You have surrounded me on every side, behind me and before me, and You have placed Your hand gently on my shoulder."

— Psalm 139:5

To see a list of past events,

please click on the link below.

~ 2024 Events ~

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Upcoming Events

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Save the Date!

~ Saturday ~ May 10th, 2025 ~

An Evening of Hope

This year's event will include 3 local bereaved parents from the Blue Water area who long to share their journeys of grief, healing, and hope with parents in our community who have experienced the death of a child.

Last year's event was hosted as a Mother's Day dinner for bereaved mothers, but dads in our area need support too. So this year, we are inviting bereaved fathers to join us for a delicious dinner and an evening of encouragement.

There is no cost involved for this event.

Registration is requested so that we are able to give a headcount to the caterer and have enough seating and resources available for those attending.

Please let us know if you would like to be added to the pre-registration list for this event - space is limited!

You can sign up by sending us a note here.

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Friends, Family, & Community Members ~

Looking to donate to Blue Water Hope to help cover the cost of the catering, printed grief resources, and table settings for this event?

We would LOVE your help in making An Evening of Hope 2025 possible!

Contact us for more information on how to help!

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2nd Friday of each month

~ 6pm - 7:30pm ~

Jan 10th, Feb 14th, Mar 14th, Apr 11th

at

McLaren Port Huron Hospital

located at 1221 Pine Grove Avenue;

Port Huron, MI 48060

across from Pine Grove Park

~ only 5 minutes from the Blue Water Bridge ~

Brought to you by your friends at :

1st Saturday of each month

~ 10am - 11:30am ~

Jan 4th, Feb 1st, Mar 1st, Apr 5th, May 3rd

at

Lakeport Wesleyan Church

located at

3871 Harris Road; Lakeport, MI 48059

at the corner of

M25 & Harris Road in Lakeport

~ only 10 minutes from Walmart ~

Brought to you by your friends at :

Healing Retreat for Parents

More information coming soon!

Please let us know if you would like to be added to the pre-registration list for this event - space is limited.

We are currently seeking donations to cover the cost of lodging and meals for the parents and volunteers who will be participating.

Contact us for more information,

to sign up, or to help!

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