Media

Help Tell the Story of Children’s Grief.

Facts, local context, and access to Ele’s Place leadership for stories about children, teens, families, and the people who are there for them.

Media Contact

Yvonne Fleener

President and CEO
Ele’s Place

For interview requests, approved media materials, filming, and tours.

For Reporters and Producers

How We Can Help Your Story

1

Get the facts

Statewide impact numbers for grief support across Michigan.

2

Request an interview

Speak with Yvonne Fleener, President and CEO, or a member of the Ele’s Place team.

3

Visit or film

Arrange a visit, photography or filming at one of our three Michigan locations.

See the Impact of Being There

Ele’s Place provides peer grief support at no cost for children and teens ages 3–18 and their caregivers. Since 1991, Ele’s Place has served more than 33,000 individuals across Michigan.

2025 Statewide Impact

Support Across Michigan

Across Ele’s Place, children, teens, and families find connection and understanding.

1,334

Participants in on-site family support

453

Students reached through school-based groups

51

School-based grief support groups

2,090

Clinical and program guidance contacts

24

Michigan counties served

100+

Volunteers supporting our work each week

Source: Ele’s Place 2025 statewide program totals. These measures describe different services and activities and should not be added together as a unique-person total.

Visit and Learn

Tour Ele’s Place.

November 19 Tours

Thursday, November 19, 2026
9 a.m. · Noon · 3 p.m.

Another Date or Group Visit

Ask about a different tour date, a workplace visit, or a school or community presentation.

Interviews and Filming

Contact Yvonne to coordinate a media visit and discuss interview and photography opportunities.

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