Stepping Stones of Hope

Stepping Stones of Hope Providing grief support camps for kids, teens, adults, and families. How do you reach out to a child who has experienced the death of someone they love?

How does an adult family member explore and cope with grief, yet still support a child's loss? Stepping Stones of Hope provides an opportunity to answer these questions during our weekend Camp Paz for Kids/Grown-Ups. These programs reach out to both children and adults in separate, synergistic settings that have been designed to provide a nurturing, expressive, creative and fun environment for hea

ling to transpire. Death is a difficult concept for children to grasp. Kids often keep their emotions hidden, not knowing how to communicate their pain, and not wanting to add to an adult's grief burden. Weekend programs provide a safe place for these children to express themselves. Through art, music, role-playing, and a lot of talking and laughing, kids learn about death and dying. And, they learn how to begin to cope. At the same time nearby, adult family members are learning too, exploring their grief through journaling, music, art, self-care, relaxation and dialogue. And they discover ways they can best support the children who share their loss. Check out this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=134uAgXioiU

Sometimes grief is loud.Sometimes it’s quiet.Sometimes it shows up years later in the middle of an ordinary day.At Journ...
05/11/2026

Sometimes grief is loud.
Sometimes it’s quiet.
Sometimes it shows up years later in the middle of an ordinary day.

At Journeys: Pathways to Healing, adults are reminded that there is no “right” timeline for grief — and no expectation to walk through it alone.

💙 A space to pause
💙 A space to be understood
💙 A space to breathe, reflect, and heal

Through guided activities, meaningful connection, and compassionate support, Journeys helps adults navigate loss in a safe and supportive environment.

Because healing doesn’t mean forgetting.

It means learning how to carry love and loss forward together.

🗓 June 6–7, 2026
📍 Spirit in the Desert – Carefree, AZ

Spots are limited.
👉 Learn more or register at
steppingstonesofhope.org

Please share this with someone who may need support right now. 🤍

Mother’s Day can hold many emotions.Today, we celebrate and honor the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figu...
05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can hold many emotions.

Today, we celebrate and honor the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who give so much love to others every day. 💙

And for those who are grieving the loss of a mother, longing to become a mother, missing a child, or carrying quiet pain behind the smiles today — we are holding space for you too.

Grief and love often exist together.

At Stepping Stones of Hope, we want you to know that whatever today feels like for you… you are not alone.

Wishing all mothers and all hearts navigating this day a beautiful, gentle Mother’s Day filled with love, memories, comfort, and hope. 🤍

Teens grieve differently.Sometimes it looks like silence.Sometimes anger.Sometimes isolation, anxiety, withdrawing from ...
05/09/2026

Teens grieve differently.

Sometimes it looks like silence.
Sometimes anger.
Sometimes isolation, anxiety, withdrawing from friends, changes in school performance, or pretending they are “fine” when they are hurting deeply inside.

Many grieving teens feel alone because their peers may not fully understand what they are going through.

That’s why programs like REACH – A Camp for Teens matter. 💙

REACH gives teens ages 13–18 a safe space to:
✨ Connect with other teens who understand loss
✨ Learn healthy coping skills
✨ Express emotions in supportive ways
✨ Build confidence, trust, and resilience
✨ Realize they are not alone in their grief

What makes REACH so powerful is the connection. Healing begins when teens feel seen, heard, and supported by people who truly understand.

For many teens, camp becomes the first place they feel comfortable talking about their grief.

🗓 REACH Camp for Teens
June 5–7, 2026
📍 Carefree, AZ

Spots are limited.

👉 Learn more or register at
steppingstonesofhope.org

Please share this with a family, school counselor, teacher, coach, or parent who may know a teen navigating loss. 🤍

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and for many, that includes grief.Grief isn’t just something you “get over.”It im...
05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and for many, that includes grief.
Grief isn’t just something you “get over.”

It impacts your mind, your body, your emotions… and your everyday life.

Whether your loss is recent or years ago, those feelings can still show up — quietly, unexpectedly, and sometimes all at once.

💙 Sadness
💙 Anxiety
💙 Loneliness
💙 Fatigue

All of it is valid. All of it matters.

At Stepping Stones of Hope, we believe healing begins when you feel seen, supported, and not alone.

That’s why we offer safe spaces for both teens and adults to process grief in a healthy, supported way.

✨ REACH – A grief camp for teens (ages 13–18)
✨ Journeys: Pathways to Healing – A grief retreat for adults

Because mental health includes grief. And grief deserves support.

👉 Learn more or register at steppingstonesofhope.org

If this resonates with you, please share. You never know who may need it.

Grief touches every age, every story, every heart.But no one should have to walk through it alone.At Stepping Stones of ...
05/07/2026

Grief touches every age, every story, every heart.

But no one should have to walk through it alone.

At Stepping Stones of Hope, we create safe, supportive spaces for both teens and adults to heal, connect, and take the next step forward.

💚 REACH – A Camp for Teens (ages 13–18)
🗓 June 5–7, 2026

💙 Journeys: Pathways to Healing – For Adults
🗓 June 6–7, 2026

📍 Carefree, AZ

Whether it’s a teen discovering they’re not alone, or an adult finding strength in shared experience, healing begins in community.

✨ Real connection
✨ Guided healing experiences
✨ Tools for the path forward

Spots are limited and both programs fill quickly.

👉 Register today at steppingstonesofhope.org

Please share this with someone who may need it. Hope starts with one step.

Grief changes you. But it doesn’t mean you have to walk the path alone.Journeys: Pathways to Healing is a supportive, co...
05/07/2026

Grief changes you. But it doesn’t mean you have to walk the path alone.
Journeys: Pathways to Healing is a supportive, compassionate experience for adults navigating loss — whether recent or years ago.

✨ Connect with others who understand
✨ Gain tools to navigate your grief
✨ Take a step forward at your own pace

🗓 June 6–7, 2026
📍 Carefree, AZ

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

If you or someone you love is ready for that step, we are here.

👉 Register at steppingstonesofhope.org

Please share this with someone who may need it.

You don’t have to go through grief alone.REACH – A Camp for Teens (ages 13–18) is a safe place to connect, share, and be...
05/07/2026

You don’t have to go through grief alone.

REACH – A Camp for Teens (ages 13–18) is a safe place to connect, share, and begin healing alongside others who understand what you’re going through.

💙 Real connections
💙 Support from peers and mentors
💙 Tools to navigate grief in a healthy way

🗓 June 5–7, 2026
📍 Carefree, AZ

Spots are limited and this camp fills quickly each year.

👉 Register today at steppingstonesofhope.org

Please share this with a teen or family who may need it. Healing happens together.

Today is the day. It’s Arizona Gives Day. 💛Join us in making a difference through AZ Gives and support Stepping Stones o...
04/07/2026

Today is the day. It’s Arizona Gives Day. 💛

Join us in making a difference through AZ Gives and support Stepping Stones of Hope.

Your donation helps fund grief camps and healing programs for children, teens, adults, and families navigating loss. Every gift makes an impact and helps create safe spaces for hope, connection, and healing.

Please give today and help us continue this important mission.

🔗 https://www.azgives.org/organization/steppingstonesofhope

Tomorrow is the day. Arizona Gives Day is almost here. 💛Tomorrow, you’ll have the chance to support Stepping Stones of H...
04/06/2026

Tomorrow is the day. Arizona Gives Day is almost here. 💛

Tomorrow, you’ll have the chance to support Stepping Stones of Hope through AZ Gives and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of grieving children, teens, adults, and families.

Your donation helps fund grief camps and healing programs that provide hope, connection, and support to those navigating loss.

Be ready to give tomorrow and help us continue this important mission.

🔗https://www.azgives.org/organization/steppingstonesofhope

EARLY GIVING IS NOW OPEN. 🌟A donation today can make a lifetime of impact.Stepping Stones of Hope is raising support for...
04/03/2026

EARLY GIVING IS NOW OPEN. 🌟

A donation today can make a lifetime of impact.

Stepping Stones of Hope is raising support for 2026 grief camps that give children, teens, families, and adults a place to process loss, connect with others, and begin to heal. Your generosity helps create those life-changing spaces of hope and support.
Donate today through our AZ Gives page.

🔗 https://www.azgives.org/organization/steppingstonesofhope

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3039 W Peoria Avenue Ste 102/294
Phoenix, AZ
85029

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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