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Dear Uplift Community,
It is a bittersweet moment to leave Uplift after almost ten years. Cleaning out my office, I found notes from former employees and funders as well as the notebook with notes from my first day on the job on February 14, 2013. The memories came flooding back. Looking back on my time here, I am so grateful for the talented team members and dedicated supporters of Uplift who worked alongside me to build the organization that Uplift is today. Uplift Center for Grieving Children is an incredible organization that is making a transformative difference in the lives of families and children in the City of Philadelphia. I am proud of the work we have done thus far, and I cannot wait to see what Uplift will continue to do.
As I have said many times, this job was more than a job to me. It was a labor of love in honor of my mother’s life, which ended when I was 15. It gave me an opportunity to make meaning out of her death. I feel like I have accomplished what I set out to do at Uplift, and I am so thankful that the Board of Directors took a chance on me.
I am looking forward to taking some time to rest, spend time with my family, and plan for my next endeavors. I am also looking forward to watching Uplift Center for Grieving Children continue to flourish and make a tangible difference in young lives. Thank you for your support as Uplift moves forward under new leadership.
With Gratitude,
Darcy Walker Krause
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Uplift Welcomes New Clinicians
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 |  | Uplift is proud to welcome Sherrie Rucker, MSW and Kristan Vaughn, MHS as the newest staff on our clinical team.
- A lifelong Philadelphian, Sherrie Rucker has an educational background in criminal justice and social work, and is a proud supporter of community initiatives.
- Kristan Vaughn has worked in the social services field for more than a decade and brings her experience in mental health, forensics, homeless, and aging populations.
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New Resources for
Caregivers of Young Children
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Talking To Preschoolers About Grief is an online video miniseries led by 2021 Uplift intern Molly Weingrod, CCCE, CD, MSW for caregivers looking to explain a death to children under 5 years old. Talking about death and grief can be challenging with very young children, as their expression of grief may look very different from older kids. In Talking To Preschoolers About Grief, Molly covers frequently asked questions by caregivers on having tough conversations, recognizing grief, and managing your own grief.
Follow the links below to watch the series and to download a companion tip sheet fwith resources. |
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Join Us for the 21st Annual Golf Invitational
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 | You are invited to join Uplift for our 21st Annual Golf Invitational at White Manor Country Club on Monday, September 12! Enjoy a round on White Manor's pristine course, with lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner. Raffle drawings and a live auction round out the day.
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available for the Golf Invitational. Click the links below to register, or to download a printable sponsorship one-pager. |
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Uplift Partners with Aaji's This August
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 | Aaji's is a family-run food startup dedicated to Coastal Indian cuisine. Their flagship tomato lonsa, a spicy, sweet, and savory condiment, is available locally in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Inspired by their Aajis' (grandmothers') recipes, the Korde family views food as an expression of love, and is committed to sharing that love through the food they serve and the work they do. During the month of August, Aaji's will donate $1 for each container of tomato lonsa sold to Uplift. Find Aaji's at a store and farmer's market near you by visiting their website.
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Support Uplift at BOK Sunset Yoga
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 | Enjoy yoga with a view while supporting Uplift all August at BOK Sunset Yoga. These classes are open to all levels, with an all-star lineup of yoga instructors there to guide you at every step, and tickets include a private post-class happy hour at Bok Bar. All Sunset Yoga sessions raise money for lnonprofits in Philadelphia, and 30% of all ticket sales for August sessions will go to Uplift.
Sunset Yoga meets on Tuesday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 23, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Tickets are $20 and are available at the links below. |
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We've Partnered with Target Circle!
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We're partnering in the Target Circle program! Now through September 30, you can vote for us and help direct Target's giving to benefit Uplift. For full program details and restrictions, visit Target Circle: target.com/circle
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