Blog

We share staff, volunteer, and participant stories, as well as some grief support tips. Our hope is that you’ll find something that resonates and sparks a little bit of hope to carry you through the darkest times.

Collective for Hope: Our New Brand
News Esther Mejia News Esther Mejia

Collective for Hope: Our New Brand

Our new brand is the result of extended research and strategic sessions that reflect the perspectives of our many stakeholders, including our own team, clients, partners and board members.

Read More
Radio Talking Book Service: Interview with Megan Friel
Media Esther Mejia Media Esther Mejia

Radio Talking Book Service: Interview with Megan Friel

On Radio Talking Book Service, Megan talks with Cami Rawlings about Collective for Hope’s mission to provide free, inclusive grief support. They discuss how youth grieve, the strength of honest conversation, and the simple yet powerful ways to support someone you care about through loss.

Read More
Groundbreaking: Collective for Hope Begins Work on New Grief Support Center
Media Esther Mejia Media Esther Mejia

Groundbreaking: Collective for Hope Begins Work on New Grief Support Center

Omaha city leaders are supporting the Collective for Hope as it breaks ground on a new facility. Once completed, it will be Omaha's first and only center dedicated to handling grief. The goal is to help the community and local organizations better understand the impact of grief on both an individual and the community. Collective for Hope offers free support for teens, adults, and children.

Read More
Spotlight Omaha: Megan Friel
Media Esther Mejia Media Esther Mejia

Spotlight Omaha: Megan Friel

Megan sits down with Jimmy from Spotlight Omaha to talk about grief and why connection matters. They share personal reflections on loss, how community members can get involved at CFH, and what to expect at annual events like Hope for the Holidays and Remembrance Day & Walk.

Read More
Deathiversary
Grief Journey Esther Mejia Grief Journey Esther Mejia

Deathiversary

Death anniversaries is a topic that comes up very often in groups. The day(s) surrounding the anniversary of our loss can be extremely difficult, especially the first few. For me, the feelings and rituals have evolved over the 3.5 years since my hardest loss.

Read More
A graphic quote symbol with teal quotation marks on a black background

Experiences of Hope

Everyone had a shared experience, yet they were all unique. That is what I liked most.

Family Group Participant