Annie's Hope is a community based nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive support services for children, teens and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant.

The St. Louis Bereavement Center for Young People, d/b/a Annie’s Hope is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Our EIN is:  43-1801433.  It is our goal to be the "go to" bereavement center focused solely on providing the most comprehensive services to meet the needs of grieving children, adolescents and their families in the greater St. Louis region.

What's Happening?

"Grief Matters " newsletter for spring 2010 is here!!

Teen Retreat - July 16-18, 2010. This is an opportunity for grieving teens to gather in a safe, nonthreatening environment to explore the grief that they carry inside. For more information about the Retreat click HERE and to print the application form click HERE.

THANKS to everyone that helped make Camp Courage and Camp Erin - St. Louis a success.  We look forward to seeing you again in 2011. Check back soon for the 2010 Camp slideshows.

Family Support Groups are tentatively scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 14.  Check back in August for more details and enrollment forms.

Comprehensive Grief Workshop - our 40 hour training includes a comprehensive, experiential, and didactic workshop for those who work with and support grieving children, teens, and their families before or after a death.  Dates TBA. 

Mark Your Calendars NOW!

More Cowbell and Joe Dirt will be performing at The Pageant on August 28, 2010.  100% of the concert profits will benefit the kids of Annie's Hope.  For more information, check out More Cowbell or The Pageant websites.  Many thanks to More Cowbell for their continued support!

Ice Cream Party to benefit Annie's Hope. Wednesday, July 14, 4 - 8 pm.  The Cold Stone Creamery at 7 Ronnies Plaza, 63126.  A portion of the sales supports the kids of Annie's Hope.

Does your life's purpose include giving back to the community? If not, consider adding it. If so, GROCERIES for Grieving Kids is an impactful way to do so.

Did you know that you can help the kids of Annie's Hope every time you buy your groceries at Schnucks?  Just ask for an eScrip card at the customer service desk.  Then, call the number on the card or go online to www.escrip.com to activate it.  The Group ID number for Annie's Hope is:  50004971.  Ask the checker to swipe your eScrip card before they start scanning your groceries.  A percentage of your purchase will be given to Annie's Hope--at NO COST to you.  What a win-win program!!