Category Archives: News
Businesses & Individuals Donate to Art for Solace
Reno, NV (November 25, 2013) – Special thanks to the sponsors, donors and attendees of the Solace Tree’s Art for Solace, held November 21 at the Reno Little Theater. They include Picasso Sponsors: Digiprint, Port of Subs, Bonanza Casino, Walton’s Funerals & Cremations, Photographer Becky Papa and Jax Marketing. Monet Sponsors: Creative Coverings, Steamboat Hot [...]
The Solace Tree Shares Tips for Dealing with Loss During the Holidays
Reno, NV (November 26, 2013) – The holiday season can be especially difficult for individuals and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. “There is no right or wrong way to grieve,” shares Emilio Parga, Executive Director of the solace Tree. “Some have said that not having their loved one with them [...]
The Solace Tree Presents: “A Different Way to Grieve” A Journal and Activities for Middle-School Kids by Middle-School Kids
The Solace Tree has published its latest book, “A Different Way to Grieve,” to help middle-school students cope with the death of a loved one. The journal and activity book, which was written by Allyson Siwajian and Terri Vann, along with middle-school students who have lost loved ones of their own, sells for $11.95. “This [...]
Helping Children and Teens Cope with the Death of A Loved One
Helping Children and Teens Cope with the Death of One Loved Be aware of what you yourself are feeling; have some safe ways of expressing your feelings with children and teens away from them. Provide ample time and a comfortable physical space to listen. Respect whatever unique ways children and teens express their feelings; know [...]
Solace Tree Volunteer Training Sessions: October 17, 19, 22
Become a volunteer and help support grieving children and teens. The Solace Tree’s next volunteer training sessions are Thursday, October 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday October 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Solace Tree mission is to provide peer support, information [...]
Solace Tree Hosts “Art for Solace” Fundraiser, Thursday, November 21
The Solace Tree is hosting the Art for Solace fundraiser at the Reno Little Theater (147 E. Pueblo Street) on November 21 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include a live auction of art created by Solace Tree children and teens, silent auction, appetizers, no-host bar and entertainment including Gene Russell and Falynne Lewing, a 12-year-old [...]
