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 2026:

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Grief Support Group

for Parents

“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

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To see a list of past events,

please click on the links below.

2025 Events

2024 Events

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~ Saturday ~ May 9th, 2026 ~

An Evening of Hope

Join us for dinner and encouragement from two local bereaved parents from the Blue Water area as they share stories of their children and their families' journeys of grief and healing.

This year, we will be welcoming two dear friends whose journeys through child loss will encourage us & remind us that grief does not have to be carried alone.

Sandy Schultz will be sharing the story of her twin sons,

Jacob & Joshua Conant

&

Austin Carroll will be sharing about fatherhood and the lives of his infant sons,

Samuel & James

We would be honored to have you join us for this heartfelt and emotional evening of love, strength, & hope!

Registration is for bereaved parents - you are welcome to bring along your spouse, a friend, or other support.

If you are planning to come alone, we have some gentle and loving volunteers who would love to sit with you!

There is no cost 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.

(However, if you find that you are brave enough to join us at the last moment - or even a bit late - please stop by and we will find you a comfortable seat and a dinner plate! We have all been there before... sometimes we don't know if we will be able to attend until we are sitting in our chair the night of the event. Hugs!)

You can sign up by sending us a note here.

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Friends, Family, & Community Members ~

Are you looking to donate to Blue Water Hope to help cover the expenses of this event & other local programs so that they are available at no cost for grieving families?

If so, we would LOVE your help!

Contact us for more information on how to love & support those in our area who have already lost so much.

The grief following the death of a child is a burden that does not need to be carried alone.

Love is the simplest & most heartfelt gift we can share.

2nd Friday of each month

~ 6pm - 7:30pm ~

Jan 9th, Feb 13th, Mar 13th, Apr 10th

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 :

Healing Retreat for Parents

We would love to bring a much needed time of rest & healing to grieving families within our area in the future!

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

We are currently seeking donations to cover the cost of lodging and meals for parents and volunteers to participate in some much needed rest & healing.

Contact us for more information,

to sign up, or to help!

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Upcoming Events

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