About us
“The Compassionate Friends is about transforming the pain of grief into the elixir of hope. It takes people out of the isolation society imposes on the bereaved and lets them express their grief naturally. With the shedding of tears, healing comes. And the newly bereaved get to see people who have survived and are learning to live and love again.”
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Few words for them
Gail Schroeder, Chapter Leader
The Compassionate Friend, Inc., is a self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to all bereaved parents. TCF is non-denominational and all bereaved parents are welcome.
Our Mission
The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward
the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any
age and to provide information to help others be supportive.

In the Arms of an Angel
Hope You Find Comfort Here

