GET INVOLVED WITH GLADD

Your Support Can Change a Life

Whether you give your time, share your experience, raise your voice, or make a gift, you help GLADD create more connection and support for people navigating grief.

EVERY CONTRIBUTION MATTERS

Choose Your Way to Help

There are many ways to make a difference. Choose the path that feels right for you today.

Volunteer Your Time

Share your skills, energy, and compassion to help GLADD create welcoming experiences for the people we serve.

Make a Donation

A gift of any size helps GLADD continue building connection, resources, and support for grieving individuals and families.

Fundraise for GLADD

Invite your friends, family, workplace, or community to help strengthen GLADD’s mission and reach.

Become a Grief Coach

If you are called to support others through grief, let us know more about your background, experience, and interest in joining the GLADD mission.

Partner with GLADD

Organizations, businesses, and community leaders can help extend support through partnership, sponsorship, or shared resources.

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GIVE WITH PURPOSE

A Gift Can Create A

Stronger Connection

Your generosity helps GLADD continue to create a space where people navigating grief can find encouragement, resources, and community. Every contribution supports the mission of ensuring that no one has to grieve alone.

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TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Tell Us How You Would Like to Help

Share a little about your interest, availability, experience, or questions. A member of the GLADD team will review your submission and follow up about the next step.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Have an Idea to Share?

We welcome ideas that could help GLADD grow, connect, and better serve the community. Suggest an event location, a workshop topic, a resource, a partnership idea, or any other feedback you would like to share.

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Your Time

Volunteering creates room for more connection, care, and community.

Your Generosity

Donations help GLADD continue building support and resources.

Your Experience

Lived experience and professional insight can help others feel less alone.

Your Ideas

Fresh ideas help GLADD respond to what the community needs most.

Upcoming Events

Plan Your Next Step

Explore upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, reflect, and heal with the GLADD community.

New GLADD events are being added. Please check back soon, or share an event idea with us!

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is GLADD for

GLADD is for anyone experiencing grief or loss after the death of a loved one — whether your loss was recent or years ago. You do not need to be at a certain stage of grief to reach out. If you are hurting, you are welcome here.

What kind of support does GLADD offer?

GLADD provides 24/7 grief support through our community, healing classes, support groups, and one-on-one sessions with certified grief coaches. We also offer a free community on Facebook and a paid membership community with daily live streams and workshops.

Is support available 24/7?

Yes. Grief does not follow a schedule, and neither do we. Our helpline is available day or night, anywhere in the world. Call or text 1-844-42-GLADD (1-844-424-5233) at any time.

How do I join the GLADD Community?

You can join our free Facebook group or sign up for our paid membership community at GLADDCommunity.com/community for $19.44/month. Membership includes access to daily live streams, healing classes, workshops, and our team of certified coaches.

What a Grief Coach Is & What They Do

A grief coach is a trained guide who helps people navigate the emotional, practical, and life‑shifting impact of loss. They don’t replace therapy or try to “fix” grief — they walk with you through it, help you understand what you’re feeling, and support you as you rebuild your life around the loss.

A grief coach provides both emotional support and practical guidance. They help people:

- Understand their emotions and why grief feels the way it does

- Cope with the waves of sadness, confusion, guilt, or overwhelm

- Reduce isolation and feel less alone in the process

- Make decisions when grief fog makes thinking difficult

- Create structure, stability, and supportive routines

- Rebuild identity and daily life after loss

- Honor the person who died in healthy, meaningful ways

- Move forward without feeling like they’re “leaving them behind”

They act as a stabilizing presence — part emotional support, part practical guide, part accountability partner.

How long is a coaching session?

Session length varies by coach and the type of support you are seeking. You can view each coach's availability and session details on our Our Coaches page or by booking directly through the site.

Is everything I share kept confidential?

Yes. GLADD operates in full compliance with HIPAA. All private coaching sessions are strictly confidential and are never recorded or stored. What is shared in private sessions stays private.

Is GLADD a nonprofit organization?

Yes. GLADD is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All membership fees and donations go directly toward running the organization and expanding our ability to serve grieving families worldwide.

How do I get started?

You can call our 24/7 helpline at 1-844-42-GLADD (1-844-424-5233), join our free Facebook community, or sign up for full membership at GLADDCommunity.com/community. Our team is ready to meet you wherever you are in your journey.

Why Someone Might Work With a Grief Coach

People seek a grief coach when grief feels too heavy, unpredictable, or isolating to manage alone. Common reasons include:

- Feeling overwhelmed or unable to function day‑to‑day

- Wanting tools and guidance rather than just sympathy

- Not wanting to burden family or friends

- Feeling misunderstood or alone in their grief

- Wanting to heal without forgetting

- Wanting to feel “normal” again

- Needing someone who understands grief deeply and isn’t afraid of it

A grief coach provides clarity, structure, and steady support at a time when life feels chaotic — helping people move through grief with compassion, confidence, and connection.

What happens after the funeral?

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