These learning resources were created collaboratively with input from many workers, volunteers and clients. We would especially like to acknowledge the work of. Seniors Supporting Seniors: Building Capacity Through Shared Living, Learning and Grief

Laura Heller and Janice Goldmintz for their work in 2020 on the original iteration of this material, Frameline Productions. 

Betty Ann Rutledge for her skill and expertise in editing and refining the material, presenting this important resource the BFO-Toronto Volunteer Community and beyond. Sarah Garcia-Heller and Jane Smart, thank you for your guidance and proactive support. Margot Marcus for providing valuable feedback and changes along with the multiple volunteers who showed up to our Introduction training session on Mar 6, 2025, and participated.

Yvette Perreault former director of the AIDS Bereavement & Resiliency Program of Ontario abrpo.org and current director of Good Grief Care Consulting goodgriefcare.ca for her wisdom, care and creative contributions to the field.

All the bereaved folks we have been fortunate to companion on the grief journey. You are our teachers. All of the volunteers who have committed their lives to giving back to others on this grief journey at BFO-Toronto.

We are grateful for funding from New Horizons for Seniors Program that made this all possible.