Society tends to paint grief — especially regarding the tender population of children and teens — in somber, muted hues.
However, since 1991, Ele’s Place has been upending the notion of hushed tones, clinical detachment and desperate isolation by replacing those outdated concepts with a warm, shared and inclusive sanctuary where the healing process is more like a collective exhale of relief and refuge.
The statewide nonprofit headquartered in Lansing is dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children and their families. Through peer support group programs, Ele’s Place helps children to cope with the death of a parent, sibling or other loved one…