Bereaved Parents of the USA

aka 55 Mid Hudson New York Chapter   |   Poughkeepsie, NY   |  www.mhbpusa.com

Mission

We, as bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings help grieving families rebuild their lives following the death of a child. We provide grief education, emotional support, empathy, hope and healing for bereaved families. We accomplish this mission through talking about our own personal grief experiences (empathy), by serving as role models of successful grieving practices (hope and healing), and by reviewing and disseminating current research on grief and mourning (education).

We serve Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and Columbia Counties in New York State

Ruling year info

1996

Chapter Leader

Kathy Corrigan

Secretary and web master

Fran Alger

Main address

5 Vanek Rd

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 USA

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EIN

42-1593465

NTEE code info

Education N.E.C. (B99)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Monthly Grief Support Meetings

Self-help support group for members to talk about their grief, describe their feelings and experiences and discuss what is working for them and what is not. Grief-related topics are typically offered by a facilitator and current research articles are offered as handouts to inform and educate members about the grieving process.

Population(s) Served

A series of special events that helps bereaved families remember their deceased child, grandchild and sibling in a meaningful way. Examples include Memorial Candle Lighting. Balloon Release, Memorial Walk, Butterfly Release, etc.

Population(s) Served

A "think of you"card is mailed to every member on the birthday and death anniversary. This lets each member know in a very personal way that their child/sibling will never be forgotten.

Population(s) Served

Ongoing digital communication with bereaved families between meetings and special events to keep them informed of the calendar and to support each other when grief is overwhelming and they are having a bad day. Also as outreach to newly bereaved to invite and welcome them to our chapter and grief programs and helpful articles, poems, etc.

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Bereaved Parents of the USA

Board of directors
as of 06/04/2016
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Delain Johnson

Bereaved Parents of the USA

Term: 2015 - 2016