Events

Each year Joel’s Place for Children hosts two special events: our Annual Fundraiser and Butterfly Release. Our annual fundraiser is held every fall. This annual event raises between 65%-75% of our annual budget used to fund our support groups. Learn more about the events below:

13th Annual Fundraiser:
A Fall Celebration
October 12, 2019

13th Annual Fundraiser:
A Fall Celebration
October 12, 2019

Our 13th annual fundraiser, A Fall Celebration, was held on October 12th at Michaud’s in Strongsville, OH. Jul Big Green was our live music performer and DJ! Again we welcomed Cleveland’s Most Sought After Benefit Auctioneer, Bob Hale. Our attendees enjoyed a wonderful evening that raised funds to support our no-cost grief support groups for children and families, and many attendees left with some amazing prizes and auction items. Thank you to all who supported this event!

Annual Summer Butterfly Release

Our second annual event is our Butterfly Release, which is held every summer to gather the families of Joel’s Place during our Summer break, for a celebration of remembrance through releasing live butterflies in honor of those who have died, and gathering for a pot luck lunch in the park.

View photos from our 2019 Butterfly Release below:

More Photos from our Grief Support Group Events for Children and their Families in Cleveland

Children’s Grief Support Groups
End-of-Session Party 2019

Children’s Grief Support Groups
End-of-Session Party December 2018

Children’s Grief Support Groups
Butterfly Release 2018

Children’s Grief Support Groups
10th Annual Fundraiser: Destination: Cleveland

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Save The Date for our 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday October 7, 2023 1-4pm at Forest City Brewery!

Celebrate 20 Years of Grief Support!

Joel's Place for Children celebrates 20 years of grief support this year! Come join us for an afternoon fundraiser featuring delicious Italian food catered by Bucci's Rocky River and highlights from our two decades serving grieving families in Northeast Ohio. Tickets are available to purchase online or by mail. If you would like to purchase tickets by mail to avoid online fees, please email info@joelsplaceforchildren.org to let us know, and send your check to PO Box 180 Avon Ohio 44011.

Joel's Place for Children provides grief support for school-aged children and their families who have experienced the death of someone special. Our programs are always free to the families we serve.