Families
Friends Who Understand
For Kennedy, Ele’s Place meant finding friends who understood what it felt like to miss her dad.
What Would a Group Be Like for My Family?
Children and teens ages 3–18 meet others their age who have experienced a death. Parents and caregivers can find support, too. A conversation with our team is the first step.
Stories From the Heart
Different Experiences.
A Shared Connection.
Teens
Keeping Her Dad’s Memory Close
Oceana Bailey remembered walks to school and learning about baseball with her dad. A necklace with his initials and a quilt made from his shirts helped her hold on to those memories.
Volunteers
Making Room for Children to Feel Understood
Mike Halpern was in second grade when his father died. Years later, he became the kind of volunteer he wished he’d known as a child.
One Organization. Across Michigan.
Local Relationships.
A Shared Purpose.
Connect with the Ele’s Place community nearest you.
A Glimpse of the Communities We’ve Supported Over the Years
A Little Guidance Can Help
Something Helpful,
When You Need It.
Be Part of the Connection
There Is More Than
One Way to Be There.
Your time, care, and generosity help make no-cost support possible.