Statewide · November 2026
Children’s Grief Awareness Month
November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month. Children’s Grief Awareness Day is Thursday, November 19, 2026.
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| When | November 1–30, 2026 |
| Awareness Day | Thursday, November 19, 2026 (the third Thursday of November) |
| Where | Across Michigan, with all three branches: Ann Arbor, Capital Region (Lansing) and West Michigan (Grand Rapids) |
Ways to take part
- Give. Every Ele’s Place group is free to families. A gift helps keep it that way. Give online.
- Learn. Read how to support a grieving child. Supporting someone who is grieving.
- Bring your workplace. Teams can volunteer, host a fundraiser or give supplies. See ways for your workplace.
- Sponsor. Ask how businesses can take part in November. Corporate sponsorship.
A national effort
Ele’s Place is a member of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. Together they work to give grief a voice. Every November, Ele’s Place shares ideas on its social channels about how people can support grieving children and teens.
Questions about this event
Call any branch to ask about this. Offices are open Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm and Friday 9am–1pm (Eastern); voicemails are returned the same or next business day.
Ele’s Place is not a crisis line. If someone is in danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988.