Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Drew Michael Taylor Foundation We provide grief support programs for children, teens and adults ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Latest](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/) - [Blue Butterfly Ball 2022](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/blue-butterfly-ball-2022/) - Daddy/Daughter dances are great, except when they're not. Because the DMTF serves grieving kids, many who don't have dads, we wanted to develop an alternative to the traditional Daddy/Daughter dances. The Blue Butterfly Ball welcomes grieving families and their supporters. This video was first shown at the 2022 National Alliance for Children's Grief Symposium in - [Marcie Taylor Receives Dunkin’ Donuts Community Hero Award](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/dunkin-donuts-community-hero/) - cumberlink.com - [Child of God](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/child-of-god/) - aldersgateman.blogspot.com - [Drew's Legacy](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/drews-legacy/) - lancasteronline.com ## Pages - [Home](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/) - [Grief Support Programs](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/grief-support/adult-programs/) - [Other Programs](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/other-programs/) - [Grief Center](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/grief-support/grief-center/) - [Drew's Hope](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/grief-support/drews-hope/) - [DMTF News Sign-Up](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/dmtfnews-sign-up/) - [Drew's Story](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/about/drews-story/) - [Other Resources](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/resources/other-resources/) - [Staff](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/about/staff/) - [Mission](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/about/mission/) - [Board Members](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/about/board-members/) - [Resources](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/resources/) - Re - [Grief Support](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/grief-support/) - [About](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/about/) - [Contact](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/contact/) - [Page Builder](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/page-builder/) - [Donate](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/donate/) ## Events - [A Pirate's Grief Journey 2026](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/a-pirates-grief-journey-2026/) - A Pirate's Grief Journey children's grief workshop will take place at the Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. Participants will be engaged in a variety of pirate-themed activities designed to help them process their grief related to the death of a loved one. The activities - [Drew's Hope Fall 2026 In-person program](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/drews-hope-fall-2026-in-person-program-session-1-of-7-2-2/2026-09-22/) - Drew's Hope is a free 7 session family grief support program for children/teens 18 and under and their families that meets each Fall and Winter/Spring on the campus of Shippensburg University. Dinner is served, followed by separate support groups for children, teens and adults. More information, and an informational video, can be found under the - ["Just One" Lunch Bunch for Bereaved Spouses](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/just-one-lunch-bunch-for-bereaved-spouses/) - If you hate hearing the restaurant host greet you with the question, "Just one?" with THAT tone (you know the one we're talking about), then this monthly lunch group might be for you! We welcome all grieving spouses to join us at various local restaurants throughout the area once a month so you can enjoy - [SOLD OUT - Tee Off for Drew 2026](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/tee-off-for-drew-2026/) - *This event is sold out! - The 2026 Tee Off for Drew golf tournament will take place on Monday, Aug. 3 at the Chambersburg Country Club. Registration is now open. Print out the registration flyer and mail it back to the DMTF, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17257 with registration fee to secure your spot. - [Crafting Hope Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/craftinghope-support-group-2/2026-04-09/) - The Crafting Hope Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA. Arts & crafts have been shown to have positive mental health benefits for grievers. Come and meet others who are grieving the death of a loved one while working - [Families Healing Together Grief Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/healing-together-grief-support-group/2024-10-17/) - The Families Healing Together Support Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. at the Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA. This night for grievers of all ages replaces our previous adult group called Healing Together. The Families Healing Together group will be a time of socialization, learning - [Pet Loss Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/pet-loss-support-group/2026-03-04/) - The newest support group for adult grievers is our 4 session Pet Loss Support Group. If you're grieving the death of a pet and want to connect with fellow grievers for validation, encouragement and support, please RSVP to the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation by calling 717-532-8922 or emailing drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net. We'll share pictures, memories, discuss positive - [GriefKnits Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/griefknits-support-group-2-2/2026-02-12/) - The GriefKnits Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA. Knitting has shown positive mental health benefits for grievers. Come and meet others who are grieving the death of a loved one and learn to knit or bring another craft - [Bereaved Spouse Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/bereaved-spouse-support-group-2/) - The grief journey is very difficult but having the support and encouragement of other grievers who "get it" can help. Please join us at this group for widows and widowers of any age which meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg. If - [Bereaved Parents Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/bereaved-parents-support-group-2-2/2026-01-22/) - The Bereaved Parents Support Group meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.(*although in November and December, the meeting combines with our Healing Together group due to holiday conflicts) for parents/guardians who are grieving the death of a child of any age -infant through adult. This group meets at the Drew's - [Children's Grief Awareness Day](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/childrens-grief-awareness-day/) - Wear BLUE to show your support for grieving kids on Nov. 19, 2026! Children's Grief Awareness Day (CGAD) is always held the 3rd Thurs. of November. It began as an initiative of Highmark Caring Place in Lemoyne, PA and is now supported by grief centers/programs around the world, including the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation. More - [Bereaved Spouse Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/bereaved-spouse-support-group/2025-01-02/) - The grief journey is very difficult but having the support and encouragement of other grievers who "get it" can help. Please join us at this group for widows and widowers of any age which meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg. If - [The Perfect Blend: Coffee, Crafting, & Conversation](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/the-perfect-blend-coffee-crafting-conversation/2024-10-23/) - The Perfect Blend: Coffee, Crafting & Conversation is a unique grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one (recent loss or years ago). The group meets every Wed. morning from 10 a.m. - noon at our Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA. Participants bring their own - [GriefKnits Support Group](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/event/griefknits-support-group/2024-11-14/) - The GriefKnits Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Drew's Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA. Knitting has shown positive mental health benefits for grievers. Come and meet others who are grieving the death of a loved one and learn to knit or bring another craft ## Categories - [Videos](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/category/videos/) - [Sharing Grief](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/category/sharing-grief/) - [In the Media](https://drewmichaeltaylor.org/latest/category/in-the-media/)