Online Sales Closed for the Louis Vuitton Neverfull Handbag!
Thank you to everyone who participated! Online sales for the Louis Vuitton Neverfull handbag raffle are now closed. We’ll be pulling the lucky winner at the Heart of Fashion event on November 7, 2024! Stay tuned and good luck to all our participants – we can’t wait to announce the winner!
Heart of Fashion | Nov. 7, 2024
7:00-9:30 PM
University Wine Co.
540 Misty Hill Dr, State College, PA
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Grief Matters | Nov. 1, 2024
an educational seminar for school faculty, counselors, therapists, clinicians, and direct support individuals
Professional Registration | $85
Student Registration | $70
Continuing Education Credits will available
Commitment. Compassion. Understanding. Wisdom. These are just a few of the gifts Laura Leites brings to each and all as a Tides volunteer. Laura has been a faithful volunteer for many years. She has facilitated teen and adult groups and always demonstrates her care and concern for each and every member. She is also a board member and has focused on engaging our volunteers in opportunities to learn and grow through reading books, engaging in conversations on the complexities of grief, and offering times for fellowship together.
Laura is thoughtful and deliberate as she journeys with grievers. She listens with her heart and connects with those who are grieving. She respects the unique grief journeys of each individual. She is soft spoken, but her heartfelt care is “loud and clear.” Laura also brings an awareness of cultural sensitivity and engages with our Spanish speaking families.
Thank you, Laura, for the gifts you bring to each and all. We are truly blessed and honored to have her as a volunteer and proud to salute her as our 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
What: Potluck Picnic
When: May 8, 5:00-7:30 PM
Where: Wasson Farm (2545 Shingletown Rd, State College, PA 16801)
Who: Tides participants, board, staff, volunteers, and supporters
Join us at Wasson Farms on May 8 for a delightful family potluck! This event is open to all Tides participants, volunteers, friends, and supporters who are eager to share a meal and enjoy some fun together. While main dishes will be generously provided, we kindly request that individuals or families contribute by bringing a side dish or dessert to share.
As we gather for this enjoyable occasion, it's also worth noting that Centre Gives, a two-day online giving event, is just around the corner. Scheduled for May 8 and 9, Centre Gives offers opportunities for individuals to support organizations within the community through online donations. While participation in Centre Gives is not obligatory, there will be information available for those interested in contributing.
So mark your calendars for May 8, bring your favorite side dish or dessert, and join us for a memorable potluck gathering at Wasson Farms!
Rosalie Fay (named after her great grandmother) was born on the evening of Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rosalie was a full-term, healthy baby, but there were complications during the labor induction, which caused Rosalie to lose oxygen for a period of time in utero. After an emergency c-section, Rosalie was not breathing, resuscitated several times then rushed to the NICU. Friday night, the doctor discovered Rosalie was in multiple organ failure due to hypoxia. She passed away around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Michelle Yarwood and her son, Thomas (8) are grieving the death of Rosalie Fay, Thomas’s cousin. The grief surrounding these tragic events enveloped Thomas, who was with the family through the early tears, confusion, and emotional turmoil.
“After Rosalie died, I immediately emailed Thomas' principal, guidance counselor, and second grade teacher to let them know what happened and that Thomas would need support,” Michelle says.
A friend reminded her of Tides, and Michelle reached out to ask that Thomas be put in Tides school programming at his local elementary school.
“At this time, I was seeking guidance and help from the school and even looking for a grief counselor because Thomas was having trouble sleeping at night and was very angry.”
After Rosalie died, Thomas’s grandmother bought several children's books for Thomas about death and grieving. But when Michelle tried reading to him, he became angry and she realized that particular approach was not helpful for Thomas. Thankfully, Tides support had a different result and ended up being “an overwhelmingly positive experience" for Thomas.
“I realized the books were too direct in their discussion of death,” Michelle says. “I think the more indirect and expressive outlets Tides provided Thomas taught him ways to grieve and cope that worked for him. Since joining the program, he has started drawing and painting pictures that remind him of Rosalie.”
Thomas took a major step at Rosalie’s remembrance service in December and was able to play Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star on his electric guitar in memory of the song her parents sang to her in the NICU. Though he was upset during the service, he was able to perform the song and Michelle, a proud mother, could recognize the healing taking place.
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