Billy’s Place is a compassionate, community-centered organization that provides support and connection to children and families navigating grief. Through free peer-support groups, a Grief Resource Center, and community education programs, Billy’s Place helps grieving families find solace, belonging, and healing in a welcoming, non-judgmental space.
Their services also include a “Grief-Informed Schools” initiative, training school staff to better support students who have experienced significant loss. Since its founding in 2013 by a bereaved mother and her young son, Billy’s Place has grown from a simple group night to a robust support network, reaching hundreds of families each year.
At Billy’s Place, grieving children and adults are seen and valued as individuals — not defined solely by their loss — which helps foster dignity, resilience, and hope. All programs and services are offered at no cost to families, thanks to generous donors and community support.
The organization’s mission isn’t just to help families survive grief — it aims to help them rediscover moments of joy, connection, and hope as they navigate their loss together.
More information about this Difference Maker can be found at billysplace.me.
