The programs of Annie’s Hope are funded solely through private donations, grants, sponsorships, and special events. Over the next 12 months, we will raise funds through three major special events, plus third-party events hosted by generous friends of Annie’s Hope.

News & Events Calendar

"Life just gets complicated after a death . . . my group allowed me to speak my mind and opened my eyes that I'm not alone." - Damion, 15
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        1Family Support GroupFamily Support GroupWeekly support groups for parents and guardians, children, and teens. Meets for eight weeks on Thursday evenings. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
2 3Volunteer TrainingVolunteer TrainingTime: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Our trained teammates will spend the day (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) with you, sharing skills and knowledge to help kids, teens, and adults navigate their grief journey. Call us to learn how you can make a difference in our Family Support Groups, school groups, and Teen Retreats. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
4 5 6 7 8Family Support GroupFamily Support GroupWeekly support groups for parents and guardians, children, and teens. Meets for eight weeks on Thursday evenings. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
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11 12Indigenous Peoples' Day (Office Open)Indigenous Peoples' Day (Office Open) 13Family Support Group Facilitator TrainingFamily Support Group Facilitator TrainingFamily Support Group facilitators will attend this evening's gathering and receive additional insights into the upcoming sessions. Thank you, Facilitators! Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO, 63122
14 15Family Support GroupFamily Support GroupWeekly support groups for parents and guardians, children, and teens. Meets for eight weeks on Thursday evenings. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
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18 19 20Family Support GroupFamily Support GroupWeekly support groups for parents and guardians, children, and teens. Meets for eight weeks on Tuesday evenings. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
21 22Family Support GroupFamily Support GroupWeekly support groups for parents and guardians, children, and teens. Meets for eight weeks on Thursday evenings. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
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25 26 27Family Support GroupFamily Support GroupWeekly support groups for parents and guardians, children, and teens. Meets for eight weeks on Tuesday evenings. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
28 29Family Support GroupFamily Support GroupWeekly support groups for parents and guardians, children, and teens. Meets for eight weeks on Thursday evenings. Annie's Hope
1333 W. Lockwood Ave.
Glendale, MO 63122
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Fundraising & Awareness Events

"Annie's Hope genuinely wants to help each and every child that walks through their doors. Thank you for helping me and countless others!" - Jack, 16

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In the News

"At Annie's Hope I learned it's okay to tell people what happened and how to share my feelings." - Cameron, 10

eNewsletters:

Grief Matters – Winter 2019

Grief Matters – Fall 2018

Grief Matters – Summer 2018

Grief Matters – Spring 2018

Grief Matters – Winter 2018

Grief Matters – Fall 2017

Grief Matters – Summer 2017

Grief Matters – Spring 2017

Grief Matters – Winter 2017

Grief Matters – Fall 2016

Grief Matters – Summer 2016

Grief Matters – Spring 2016

Media Clips:

Helping Kids & Teens with Grieving 

Grief Camp Needs Male Counselors to Get Out of Its ‘Worst Spot’ Ever

Local grief camp could begin turning kids away.

St. Louis summer camp helps kids after parents die. But it needs more counselors. 

Carol Felzien of the Community News interviews Becky Byrne focusing on the overarching importance of viewing grief as a public health crisis.

Jenny Lisk of the Widowed Parent Podcast interviews Nicole Rhodes about the Annie’s Hope programs and services for bereaved kids.

Don’t miss Camp Courage…Goes Virtual “No Talent Show”!

Kay Quinn with KSDK Channel 5 interviews Nicole Rhodes on kids’ grief.

Interview with Brandon Mitchell and son, Riley, on their grief story and experience at Annie’s Hope.

“St. Louis on the Air” segment of KWMU NPR Station: interview with Becky Byrne and previous mission family and current volunteer, Brandon Mitchell and his son Riley.

KSDK Channel 5 story about Annie’s Hope’s birthday party/open house to celebrate 20 years of service to grieving families – November 11, 2018.

Old Newsboys story about Annie’s Hope – November 16, 2017.

KSDK Channel 5 story about the increase in maternal deaths by Kay Quinn, featuring the David Briesacher family – November 13, 2017

New Country, 92.3 FM “Talk of the Town” interview with Becky Byrne by Laura Beakley, October 22, 2017.

Hubbard Radio “Talk of the Town” interview with Becky Byrne by Laura Beakley, October 20, 2016.

STL Parent Magazine July 2015

Fox2 Now shares the news about Annie’s Hope and the 3rd Annual Kids in Candy Land July 12, 2014

STL Parent Magazine – Cassie’s Grief Journey January 2014

Fundraising & Awareness Events Photo Gallery

"I'm happy when I talk about my mom." - 6-year-old Braeden who attended a school-based grief support group.