Facilitator Testimonials

“If you allow people a place that is safe emotionally…that’s what they need.  It’s a place to be understood, and heard and accepted…”

“It takes a lot of courage to come in here.”

“I admire these kids so much because I don’t think I could do it.  I don’t think I could do what they do. These are awesome, amazing kids.  And watching what I’ve seen is a healing process, that’s more than a patch up job, its more than a band aid.  And that’s why I think its so important.”

"Being able to give back to others is always fulfilling.  I have found that giving back to Lost & Found is very rewarding as well because you have contact with the same group and you can see the progression of each individual as they work through the emotions and grief.  This truly makes my involvement in Lost & Found very special."

"Lost & Found provides me with a great opportunity to give something of value back to this community. I appreciate the obvious work that has gone into organizing the much-needed service."

"I became involved in Lost & Found the day one of my students at school came to me to tell me she was pregnant and then her mother died suddenly that night.  I felt lost in how to help kids cope with grief. Lost & found has changed my life–It is an amazing place where both children and adults can support each other and where it is okay to talk about feelings and death. It reminds me daily to appreciate those around me and cherish life."

"I want to express my gratitude for being able to be a part of Lost & Found. It has become a welcome addition to my activities. What a blessing it has been in my life! I’ve grown personally and professionally and look forward to attending each session."

"In my responsibilities as a high school guidance counselor, grief is an issue faced every year by students I serve. By listening to the adults in my Lost & Found group, I have become more aware of family issues that surface during the grieving process, and this awareness has helped me relate and empathize more effectively with my students."

"It is definitely heart-warming to observe the close and supportive relationships group members themselves have developed. It didn’t take me long to figure out why Lost & Found is so successful."