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SUMMARY:Spousal Loss Drop-In Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our virtual/online Spousal Loss Drop-In group on Tuesday\, August 6th\, from 6:30-8:30 PM EST. This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey. ❤️ \nRegistration operates on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nZoom link will be sent closer to the date of the group. \nGroup Details: \nDate: August 6th\nTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST\nFacilitator: Jenn\, Michael and Christine \nClick Here to Register. \nFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca.
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/spousal-loss-drop-in-support-group/
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SUMMARY:Walk to Remember
DESCRIPTION:Our highly anticipated fundraising event\, Walk to Remember\, is back! Join Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto in partnership with the Centre for Grief & Healing on Saturday\, September 21\, 2024 at Lakeside Park in Mississauga for a day of connection and remembrance. \nDate:              Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\nLocation:     Lakeside Park in Mississauga (2268 Lakeshore Rd W)\nTime:             TBA \nJoin as a team or as an individual and raise essential grief support funds for our organisations\, in honour of your loved ones who are no longer here. There will be a 5K route set up at Lakeside Park in Mississauga\, as well as spaces for remembrance featuring activities facilitated by our community partners. \nPlease know that funds raised from this event will help to reduce our wait times\, and ensure we can continue providing free grief supports for those in the community that require our services. Event timing and additional details will be shared closer-to. This is a rain or shine\, and dog-friendly event. See you there! \nClick Here to Donate and Learn More About Walk to Remember. \nPlease demonstrate your intent to attend the event by filling out this form. 
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/walk-to-remember/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T080000
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SUMMARY:Good Mourning Festival
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday November 2\, 2024 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM we are excited to be a part of Evergreen’s second annual Good Mourning Festival! \nThe festival invites the public to come together to reclaim death as a special part of life. This event is dedicated to exploring and honouring the significance of mourning in public spaces. In a world where grief is often private and hidden\, the Good Mourning Festival invites you to celebrate the profound communal aspects of mourning. Through workshops\, food\, shopping\, art installations\, walks and more\, we create a space where grief can be expressed\, shared and understood. \nThe Good Mourning Festival is more than an event – it’s a chance for people to embrace the full spectrum of human emotion in our public spaces. See below for details on each day and to find out how to register for Octobers offerings. \nTo learn more click here: https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival-2024/  \nAt the event we will be hosting two drop-in support groups\, registration is through the following links: \nSpousal Loss Peer Support Group: https://forms.gle/fYY83dpQuxQTj5Ut8 \nFamily & Friend Loss Peer Support Group: https://forms.gle/8SVyj7TTQ9EUxPXk8
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/good-mourning-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000
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SUMMARY:Spousal Loss Peer Support Group @ The Good Mourning Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our Spousal Loss Peer Support Group taking place on Saturday\, November 2nd from 11:00AM to 12:30PM EST at Evergreen Brick Works’ Good Mourning Festival (meeting room details will be circulated closer to the date). This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey. ❤️ \nGroups will take place in a private meeting room at Evergreen Brick Works and are facilitated by two trained peer support facilitators with ten (10) participants in each group. Please arrive early to ensure you find parking and have time to explore the installations for the festival. At least 10 minutes before the group begins please find the BFO-Toronto table to let the team know that you have arrived. \nRegistration operates on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nGroup Details: \nDate: November 2nd\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST\nLocation: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON M4W 3X8) \nFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca. \nClick here to register for this group: https://forms.gle/fYY83dpQuxQTj5Ut8
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/spousal-loss-peer-support-group-the-good-mourning-festival/
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SUMMARY:Family & Friend Loss Peer Support Group @ The Good Mourning Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our Family & Friend Loss Peer Support Group taking place on Saturday\, November 2nd from 1:00PM to 2:30PM EST at Evergreen Brick Works’ Good Mourning Festival (meeting room details will be circulated closer to the date). This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey. ❤️ \nGroups will take place in a private meeting room at Evergreen Brick Works and are facilitated by two trained peer support facilitators with ten (10) participants in each group. Please arrive early to ensure you find parking and have time to explore the installations for the festival. At least 10 minutes before the group begins please find the BFO-Toronto table to let the team know that you have arrived. \nRegistration operates on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nGroup Details: \nDate: November 2nd\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST\nLocation: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON M4W 3X8) \nFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca. \nClick here to register for this group: https://forms.gle/8SVyj7TTQ9EUxPXk8
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/family-friend-loss-peer-support-group-the-good-mourning-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T183000
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SUMMARY:BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) Grief Support
DESCRIPTION:BFO-Toronto & BFO Halton/Peel  invite you to join our BIPOC grief support group\, starting on February 24 on Mondays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET. Grief can feel isolating\, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s come together in a safe and welcoming space to share\, heal\, and support one another. This 6-week online support group is created by and for individuals to build a supportive BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) community as we navigate grief together. \nDetails \n When: Mondays Feb 24 – Mar 31\n Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n Where: Online via Zoom \n  \nClick here to register now! \n 
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/bipoc-grief-support-group/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
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SUMMARY:Walk to Remember
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising is now open for our much-loved annual fundraising event\, Walk to Remember\, in partnership with The Centre for Grief and Healing Bereaved Families of Ontario – Halton Peel. \nWHEN: Saturday\, September 20 at Lakeside Park in Mississauga (2268 Lakeshore Rd West) Time TBC \nImportant Note: Joining a team or setting up a fundraising page does not automatically register you to attend Walk to Remember. \nRegister here: Registration Form- Event Day \nAdditional event details: \n– Free parking is available at Lakeside Park; \n– Washrooms are onsite; \n– This is a rain or shine event; \n– Dogs are welcome\, but must be kept on a leash. If you wish to take your dog off-leash\, there is a designated off-leash area in the park. \nJoin as a team or as an individual and raise essential grief support funds for our organization\, in honour of your loved ones who are no longer here. There will be a 5K route set up at Lakeside Park in Mississauga\, as well as spaces for reflection and remembrance featuring activities from our community partners.
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/walk-to-remember-25/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 2268 Lakeshore Rd West\, Mississauga\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T183000
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SUMMARY:Trees of Light
DESCRIPTION:Every December\, we gather for our annual Trees of Light Ceremony — a warm and magical evening that brings our community together to remember and honour those we have lost.  This year\, we’re thrilled to partner with the Centre for Grief and Healing (BFO–Halton Peel) to make this cherished tradition even more meaningful and accessible to our broader grief community. \nThe evening will be filled with performances of poetry and music\, creating a space to reflect\, connect\, and commemorate the lives of our loved ones. We will conclude with the lighting of the trees\, a highlight of the ceremony\, followed by light refreshments and the opportunity to connect with each other. \nOnce again\, we are offering personalized silver tags with the name of your loved one for $35 each or $100 for three\, and gold tags for $100 each. Tag sales close on Monday\, December 1 at 12 PM\, limited blank tags will be available at the event and can be personalized on site (hand written- not printed). Each tag purchased will be placed on the trees at City Hall and remain there throughout the display into the new year (January 5th). You’ll also receive a second tag to take home as a keepsake. Any unclaimed tags will be mailed out after the event (or once the Canada Post strike is resolved). We want everyone to feel welcome at Trees of Light. If cost is a barrier\, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jsmart@bfotoronto.ca—we’re committed to making sure everyone can participate. \nClick here to register and/or order tags. If you prefer to order your tags by form or over the phone\, please call BFO-Toronto at (416) 440-0290. \nA heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor\, Scotia Wealth Management – The Farwell Group\, for their continued support\, and to Waratah Capital Advisors\, our Silver Sponsors\, for helping make this special event possible year after year\, Dignity Memorial as our annual print sponsor\, Mount Pleasant Group for sponsorship of our Hot Chocolate Station.
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/trees-of-light/
LOCATION:Toronto City Hall Rotunda\, 100 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2N2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bids of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Bids of Hope\nVirtual Silent Auction | February 17 to 27\, 2026 \nWe are proud to introduce Bids of Hope\, a virtual silent auction created in partnership with Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto. \nFrom February 17 to 27\, 2026\, our community will come together online to bid on thoughtfully donated items\, unique experiences\, and local offerings\, all in support of free\, peer-based grief support programs. \nWhy It Matters\nAt Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto\, we believe that no one should have to navigate grief alone or face financial barriers to receiving support.  Every dollar raised through Bids of Hope helps ensure our programs remain accessible\, compassionate\, and free of charge for individuals and families experiencing the loss of someone significant. \nHow You Can Get Involved\nBecome a sponsor and align your business with community care \nBid and share the auction with your network \nHelp spread the word on social media \nThe auction site will be launching soon!   In the meantime\, we welcoming sponsors who want to make a meaningful impact. \nTogether\, We Create Hope\nBids of Hope is more than a fundraiser…it’s a community coming together to ensure grief support remains available to those who need it most! \nIf you are interested in donating\, sponsoring\, or learning more\, please contact us at info@bfotoronto.ca \n……………………….. \nCLICK HERE TO START YOUR BIDS! \n……………………….. \nCheck out some of the great products and services available for bidding – MORE TO COME! \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Holistic Eleanor – 1 Hour Holistic Massage Session\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Into the Blu – One Blu Room Session\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Downtown Sap & Relaxation – 90 Minute Ayurvedic Massage\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				HUB Climbing – One Full Day Pass\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Downtown Winery – 3 Bottles of Wine\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Body & Soul – Shining Bright Spa Package\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Foreign Affair Winery – 2 Bottles Wine & Complimentary Tasting Card\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Be Yopa Wellness – One Month Unlimited\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dignity Memorial – 4 Gold Centre Ice Tickets
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/bids-of-hope/
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