Hummingbird Centre for Hope

Building a community of hope for widowed parents

A community of hope for widowed families.

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When a young parent is widowed they face extraordinary and ongoing hardships. Not only do they become the sole guardians of their families in grief, they must also take on new roles and responsibilities while at the same time coping with their own immense loss. At the Hummingbird Centre for Hope, we understand these struggles and work to provide young widowed parents with continuing support in all areas of their grief. Our goal is to help ease the burdens these parents carry and to help them find a renewed sense of hope for themselves and their families.

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Land Acknowledgement

The Hummingbird Centre is in Waterloo Region, is located on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples. We acknowledge the enduring presence and traditional knowledge and philosophies of Indigenous people with whom we share this land today. This land which we learn, work, play and touch has been cared for by Indigenous peoples, long before European settlement. We commit to reconciliation through honouring the past, present and future contributions of Indigenous people and commit to fostering a space that respects Indigenous knowledge and culture. We commit to mutual learning and will support and honour Indigenous healing practices. We strive to foster an inclusive environment for grieving, learning, and connecting with others, in ways that align with cultural values and practices.

We acknowledge that many Hummingbird Centre members and guests join us from across the country. We encourage everyone to learn more about the deep history of the land you are on and how you can contribute to truth and reconciliation. For more information, please visit Whose Land – Welcome!

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The loss of a spouse often brings with it financial hardship. For this reason, the Hummingbird Centre for Hope is committed to providing all our services at no cost to families. To do this, we rely on the support of donors like you.

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