In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
Empowering Grieving Youth Through
Education, Music & The Arts
Our Pilot Project
The Children of Oklahoma City
Introducing the Pilot Project For Elementary Schools
Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, we initiated our pilot school donation project; it could not have come at a better time.
Our research showed that a staggering 93 percent of teachers never received training on how to support grieving students. We responded by donating our Grief Heroes Kits to 18 inner-city elementary schools in Oklahoma City, along with providing training on best practices to teachers and school counselors.
With the widespread loss at the time, it was vital for school staff members to know how to support their affected children.
Oklahoma City, the 9th poorest city in the country, faces significant challenges. School professionals have limited resources to assist grieving students, making the provision of these valuable tools a significant relief for many families. The school professionals have next to no budget to help their grieving students.
Upon initial contact with Emily Kloeppel, a teacher at Windsor Hills Elementary School, she expressed a keen interest in collaborating with us and facilitating the distribution of our tools among her 525 teacher and school counselor colleagues. Emily, along with her dedicated colleagues, has worked tirelessly to distribute the Grief Heroes Donations to students in need.
The Grief Heroes Kit
Each student in need receive a Grief Heroes Package that includes:
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One Age Appropriate Grief Workbook
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Colored Pencils
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One Back Pack
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Information Flyer for Adults
"In a school where trauma is abundant, teachers and counselors are doing everything they can to help. hope that these Grief Heroes donations bring cannot be overstated. These donations are helping hundreds of students and families in Oklahoma City."
Emily Kloeppel,
Teacher, Putnam School District
We highly appreciate the feedback from educators, school counselors, and families, as it helps us improve our resources.
The overwhelmingly positive response we have received is a testament to the positive impact of our efforts. Our findings indicate that The Grief Kits are not only helpful to grieving children but also to their parents and, in some cases, grandparents.
Read some of the endorsements from families and professionals who have experienced the benefits of our resources firsthand.
Grief Heroes KITS:
The Solution for Educators
Supporting Grieving Students
In this television interview, Andy Binau, the author and co-founder, provides additional details about our books
Our Grief Heroes KITS are specifically designed to assist educators and counselors in supporting students who are experiencing grief. While it's not the role of educators to act as grief counselors, learning basic language on how to approach a sad student can be invaluable.
Our donation program provides educators and their families with the necessary resources to lift the burden of feeling powerless.
The Grief Heroes KITS have had a profound effect, and we firmly believe that empowering educators to approach grieving children is key. In schools where counselors have limited budgets to help grieving students, our donations have made a significant impact, enabling them to reach out to students and families. Our affordable program has helped educators feel useful rather than frustrated by the lack of resources available to them.
Learn more about our grief program
Empowering Adults to Support Children Through Grief:
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Our Workbooks
At the beginning of our grief workbooks, we provide clear and concise instructions to adult family members. This step-by guide outlines how to effectively use the workbooks and support the child throughout the process. While the workbooks are designed to be self-paced, children often require guidance and encouragement from trusted adults. In addition to the guideline, we have authored the book "Parents Guide" which is available for free download or reading on our website.
Our goal is to expand our support by developing a digital platform that caters to different learning styles and involves adult family members and educators.
By digitizing our books and materials and making them available in multiple formats, such as podcasts and informative videos, we can better support grieving children. The portal enables families to support grieving children from afar and provides training for educators.
To take this next step, we are seeking donors and organizations focused on children's education and mental wellbeing. Together, we can equip children with life skills to help them cope with adversity and foster resilience, creating a more hopeful generation.
Please contact us to see how we can work together.
Susan Binau,
Founder, Grief Heroes Foundation
with a shipment of donations to the children of Oklahoma City