Our Aims
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The
mission of The
Compassionate Friends is to assist families in the
positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and to
provide information to help others be supportive. |
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Meetings |
The Frederick Chapter
of The Compassionate Friends meets at 7:30 p.m.
on the first Wednesday of every month (except July). We meet at
the Trinity United Methodist Church, West Patrick St. and Kline Blvd.,
Frederick, MD (one block east of US15, exit 13A, US 40E see map) Note that if Frederick
public schools are closed that day due to weather conditions, we will not meet
that evening.
Our meetings are open to all family members who are grieving the death of a child. |
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Contacts
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For more information
about our chapter or meetings, contact either Sue
(301-662-5511) or Carole (301-662-4413), or send an e-mail
to:
TCF.Frederick@att.net
Information on other Compassionate Friends Chapters in the DC Metro area can be found at: www.tcfdcmetro.com You may also want to visit TCF's national Web site at: www.compassionatefriends.org The following national organizations have missions that are similar to that of The Compassionate Friends:
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Newsletter |
There is a free
quarterly newsletter sent to our members of
record. We also maintain a free lending library with many helpful books available that can be seen at each meeting. |
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Upcoming |
Next three Chapter Meetings in 2008: Aug 6 - - - - usual sharing Sep 3 - - - - usual sharing Oct 1 - - - - usual sharing Remember our Birthday Table each month - - do bring a photograph(s) of your child.
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The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help organization with almost 600 local chapters. There is no religious affiliation and no dues or fees.
Our meetings offer a safe place for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings to meet and talk freely about your child and your grief issues. No one is required to speak, but non-judgmental listening is expected.
our beautiful children.
In memory and honor of the victims and families of the September 11, 2001 tragedy.
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