After graduating from college, I moved to New York and actively sought out a program that worked with bereaved children and I came across A Caring Hand. I decided to get involved because this is a cause I strongly believe in and something in which I felt I could do well.  I was also involved in a similar program after I lost my father at a very young age and am able to recognize the strong benefits of children being involved in a bereavement program. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and I was certainly inspired by my mother.  She is a big supporter of this cause and also facilitated a bereavement support group where she worked with other adults whose spouses had died.

As a volunteer for the bereavement center, I will work alongside a mental health professional to co-facilitate a group. I feel accomplished that we're on our way to opening a very successful center!

On a personal note, I am 24 years-old and I graduated from Smith College in 2006 where I majored in Education & Child Studies and Italian Studies. I worked in Smith College's early childhood education program all through college as well as at an early childhood art program in Reggio Emilia, Italy.  Currently I am working at a public relations firm in New York. On my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading and traveling.

My best memory of working with ACH so far was getting to know all of my fellow volunteers and listening to them talk about why they chose to get involved. I loved hearing everyone's story. I plan to work hard to provide a safe environment for families where they feel comfortable talking, communicating thoughts and feelings, and even laughing!  I want to provide a space for them where they feel that all emotions are okay and where they feel a sense of hope.  I am so anxious to start!

If you are interested in volunteering at the center, contact Robin Goodman at 212-229-CARE (2273) or robingoodman@acaringhand.org. If you are interested in volunteering at our annual fundraising event, Handing Our Children A Brighter Future, please contact Cortney Smith at 646.278.6727 or cortney@poweredbyprofessionals.com.

After graduating from college, I moved to New York and actively sought out a program that worked with bereaved children and I came across A Caring Hand. I decided to get involved because this is a cause I strongly believe in and something in which I felt I could do well.  I was also involved in a similar program after I lost my father at a very young age and am able to recognize the strong benefits of children being involved in a bereavement program. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and I was certainly inspired by my mother.  She is a big supporter of this cause and also facilitated a bereavement support group where she worked with other adults whose spouses had died.

As a volunteer for the bereavement center, I will work alongside a mental health professional to co-facilitate a group. I feel accomplished that we're on our way to opening a very successful center!

On a personal note, I am 24 years-old and I graduated from Smith College in 2006 where I majored in Education & Child Studies and Italian Studies. I worked in Smith College's early childhood education program all through college as well as at an early childhood art program in Reggio Emilia, Italy.  Currently I am working at a public relations firm in New York. On my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading and traveling.

My best memory of working with ACH so far was getting to know all of my fellow volunteers and listening to them talk about why they chose to get involved. I loved hearing everyone's story. I plan to work hard to provide a safe environment for families where they feel comfortable talking, communicating thoughts and feelings, and even laughing!  I want to provide a space for them where they feel that all emotions are okay and where they feel a sense of hope.  I am so anxious to start!

If you are interested in volunteering at the center, contact Robin Goodman at 212-229-CARE (2273) or robingoodman@acaringhand.org. If you are interested in volunteering at our annual fundraising event, Handing Our Children A Brighter Future, please contact Cortney Smith at 646.278.6727 or cortney@poweredbyprofessionals.com.