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Thanks to the organizations that facilitate our web site.....

Grieving Children at Seasons Centre

....... is dedicated to the memory of Samantha & Jessica Ramey
is a non-profit, non-sectarian, registered charitable organization, incorporated May 29th, 1995.
Our Centre is modeled after the Dougy Centre in Portland, Oregon. We are located in Barrie, ON, although our services are available at no-charge to all who wish to attend.

Vision Statement
Grieving Children at Seasons Centre is founded on the belief that every child deserves an opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment.

Mission Statement
To provide child-directed support within a peer-to-peer group in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory safe, home-like atmosphere
for children, teens and their families grieving the death of a loved-one;
supporting them as they adjust emotionally, to regenerate a sense of self and reconstruct their world.

May Events

50's Spring Fling

Here's the Skinny:

Get Your Kicks On: Saturday May 24th

Blast Off At: 8:00pm

Make the Scene At: Ferndale Banquet Hall

24 Ferndale Industrial Dr., Barrie

(Near Simcoe Building Centre)

The Green: $25 each or $40 per couple

"Ok cool cats and crazy chicks, don't be square. Come out and enjoy a jivin' good time with hip music, fab dance prizes, and a rad silent auction!"

The word from the bird is you don't need to arrive

"Chrome-plated" or "Dolled" up.

Door prizes, dance prizes, nibbles and a silent auction!

Come as you are or as you were and have a rockin' good time!

For tickets contact:

Grieving Children at Seasons Centre

W: 705-721-5437

F: 705-737-5683

jennifer@grievingchildren.com

Tunes from "For the Luv of Music" DJ Service

3rd Annual Jim Giles Memorial Golf Tournament

Saturday May 31st, 2008

Innisfil Creek Golf Course

Registration at 10:30am ~ 11:00am shot gun start

$100 per person

This Includes:

18 Holes of golf

Golf Cart

Steak Dinner

Prizes to be won

Proceeds to benefit

Grieving Children at Seasons Centre

To Register, Contact:

Dave & Sherene Graham

F: 705-722-6918

H: 705-726-9359

srgraham@sympatico.ca

Please make cheques payable to:

Jime Giles Memorial Foundation

Mailing Address:

Dave Graham

65 Taylor Drive

Barrie, ON

L4N 8K5

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	Toy and Party Depot has started a Fundraising Program for our Centre. Every purchase made at their website with the code GCSC2007 will earn the centre 20% credit! All you have to is make your purchase (minimum of $10) and upon checkout enter the above code and enjoy supporting Grieving Children at Season's Centre.
	Feeling, Dealing and Healing A Child & Teen Grief Activity Manual $25 - Order Here

Value Statement

	We value Compassion We respond to the needs of our families with courtesy and compassionate action. We recognize and value the particular circumstances of each individual situation and respond with empathy and sensitivity. We recognize the value of both volunteers and staff
	We value Respect We maintain confidentiality and privacy in all our activities. We treat people with the mutual respect we have gained through our responsibility to serve and inform the public, and provide care to those who need or want it.
	We value Dynamic Support We support all individuals who contact our Agency. Using a proactive approach, we communicate to them the needed information and provide programming, friendships and other natural supports.
	We value Diversity & Self-Determination We believe that collaboration and teamwork make us stronger, and that cooperation is the key to achieving the goals of our shared mission. We welcome and are willing to assist people of all different backgrounds and cultures.
	We value Integrity & Accountability We resolve to maintain the highest standards of personal and organizational honesty in all our activities. We are dedicated to promoting public trust and a sense of confidence within the Agency in order to stay true to our shared mission, vision and values. As such we adhere to A Donor’s Bill of Rights AFP's Code of Ethics The Canadian Code of Volunteer Involvement The Ten Healing Rights for Grieving Children (Alan D. Wolfet, PH.D)
	We value Effective & Efficient Stewardship We are committed to maximizing the value of our time, human and capitol resources, and in-kind contributions. We pledge to use these valuable investments wisely in pursuit of our shared vision and mission.
	We value Professionalism & Adaptability We strive towards leadership and excellence by sustaining the highest standards of management and operation. We are open to change and encourage innovative ideas and new ways of doing things, responsive to the needs of our Agency's community and expansion on a provincial scale.

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Last Modified: 05/06/08

Contact Information

Telephone:: 705-721-KIDS (5437)
FAX: 705-737-LOVE (5683)
Postal address: 38 McDonald Street
Electronic mail: General Information: info@grievingchildren.com
Webmaster: info@grievingchildren.com