Grieving children and families are invited to join the DMTF for Our Family Tree – a free, creative grief workshop, which will be held at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA on Saturday, October 25, from 2-4 p.m.  We welcome children (recommended age 5-10) and their caregivers for a time of exploring family connections and learning how families can support one another in times of grief.  Pre-registration is required as space is limited.  Contact the DMTF by emailing Bethany at [email protected] to register by Oct. 17 or until participant limit is reached.

(*Due to NO facilitators being available, group is cancelled in JUNE only) 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 Thurs. of every month at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg from 7-8:30 p.m.  If you have children, you are welcome to reserve a spot in our children’s activity group that will meet downstairs while the adult group meets upstairs.  We require registration for childcare since we need to have volunteers on hand to ensure child safety.

This group is co-facilitated by a bereaved spouse.  RSVPs are requested to [email protected] or 717-532-8922.

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 craft projects (or use our supplies) and while they craft, they talk about grief or everything but grief. It’s a unique way to connect with fellow grievers in a positive, healing way. We are seeking to create relationships that extend beyond the group in order to support and sustain us at difficult times in our grief journey. For more information, contact the DMTF at 717-532-8922 or [email protected].  *RSVPs are requested when attending this group so we know how many chairs to set up and so we can notify participants if the group is cancelled for any reason.

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 project to work on.  If you’re a griever who already knows how to knit/crochet, bring your current project and gather with us for conversation and fellowship. If you don’t have arts/crafts materials, we have lots of supplies you can use.  We provide the knitting supplies for our new knitters too. 

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 food and fellowship with other bereaved widows and widowers that “get it”.  Together, we’ll find healing and hope on the difficult grief journey.

The December 2025 lunch date is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Liberty Grill at Parx Casino, Shippensburg. Please RSVP by Thurs., Dec. 10 to [email protected] so we can reserve enough seats.  Attendees are expected to pay for their own meal.

Join the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation for a special Remembrance Ornament Making Workshop on Thurs., Dec. 18 at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA.  Drop in any time between 7-8:30 p.m. to create a special ornament in memory of a beloved family member, friend or pet.  Materials are provided.  This is a family-friendly event.  You are welcome to make an ornament for yourself or make one to gift to someone who is grieving this holiday season.  Contact the DMTF at 717-532-8922 or [email protected] for more information.

The Healing Together Support Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA.  This education/discussion-based group is for any adults who are grieving the death of a loved one.  RSVPs are requested when attending this group so we know how many chairs to set up (email us at [email protected]) and so we can notify participants if the group needs to be cancelled for any reason.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DECEMBER MEETING WILL BE CHANGED – due to the difficulty of the holiday season, we are invited all of our grief support participants to welcome family members, friends and the general community to come to a special Open House/Remembrance Ornament Making Workshop on Thursday, Dec. 18 during our regular meeting time of 7-8:30 p.m.  We will offer tours to those new to our space and have all supplies available to create special ornaments to remember people or pets who have died.  We will also have special brochures about grief during the holiday season to gift to grievers.

The Bereaved Parents Support Group meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.(*although in December instead of meeting as a group due to the conflict with Christmas, we welcome you to invite family and friends to come to the grief center for an Open House and Remembrance Ornament Making activity on Thurs. Dec. 18.  All supplies will be provided.  The drop in event is at regular group time from 7-8:30 p.m.)

This group is for parents/guardians who are grieving the death of a child of any age -infant through adult.  This group meets at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA.  RSVPs are requested when attending this group so we know how many chairs to set up (email us at [email protected]) and so we can contact you if the group is cancelled for any reason.

Drew’s Hope is a 7 session 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 from 6-6:30, followed by separate support groups for children, teens and adults from 6:30-8.  More information, and an informational video, can be found under the Drew’s Hope tab on our website.  Pre-registration is required for this program by calling 717-532-8922 or emailing [email protected].  A list of our adult grief support groups can be found under the Grief Support and Events tabs. *The Spring 2026 program will tentatively begin on Tues., Feb. 24 and meets weekly on Tuesday evenings for 7 sessions (skipping March 17 due to Spring Break at Shippensburg University), ending on Tuesday, April 14.