MESSAGES OF THANKS FROM OUR COPE FAMILIES:
“When I lost my son Carmine at the tender age of 29, my world crashed. I thought I would go nuts. I found COPE and this group helped me cope with this unfathomable event. Through all the kind and unfortunate parents that attend these groups, I felt as if I was not alone, or like I was going crazy. I will forever be thankful for COPE.” – MG
“Forever grateful for the opportunity afforded me and my grandchildren when they lost their mother and maternal uncle.” – RJ
“It’s comforting to know that there is a place I can go where other people truly understand my pain.” – BC
“COPE grief support meetings have been my lifesaver at a time when I felt singled out and devastated over the loss of my son. Meeting with other parents going through similar losses has helped me every single day to continue on this journey. Knowing that you are not alone and being able to talk about your feelings is something I will need to do for a very long time.” – SS
“COPE literally saved my life. 6 years ago my son passed away suddenly. No warning. I was desperate for help. 2 years had passed and I was struggling immensely. By the Grace of God I found COPE. I am so grateful to all that work and volunteer at COPE.” – AC
COPE’S CAMP ERIN® NYC
Hi everyone,
Glad to be saying the words – “We’re baaaaaack!”
Camp Erin NYC will look different, not a weekend, but a one day, day camp program that we will pack to the brim with some camp fun and grief activities to start conversation and healing.
Our volunteers, Jamie and I are ready and eager to be face to face, safely of course, helping to guide our campers on their journey.
Please spread the word about camp. We need to reach more children in need and I know they are out there. My thanks in advance for your help and support.
August 28th
Mohawk Day Camp, White Plains NY
Stay safe and enjoy your moments!
Ann Fuchs
Director, Camp Erin New York City
E: afuchs@copefoundation.org
P: 914-552-6919
A bereavement camp for children 7-17
“Where Children Learn to Grieve and Heal”
Founder’s Statement
The COPE Foundation was inspired by a dream.
In 1992, my 20 year-old daughter, Michelle, lost her life tragically in a car accident. In the midst of my grief, she came to me in a dream and said,
” I’m okay, Mommy. You’re the ones who aren’t okay and you need to reach out and help each other.”
I woke with a vision of grieving parents and siblings coming together for emotional support.
