Bo's Place

What Bo's Place does

Bo's Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bereavement center headquartered at 10050 Buffalo Speedway in Houston, Texas, founded in 1990 in memory of Laurence Bosworth Neuhaus Jr. (Bo). The organization provides free grief support groups and educational services to bereaved children (ages 3-18), families, and adults in the Greater Houston area, delivered in English and Spanish through in-person, online, and phone-based channels. Core program offerings include Family Grief Support Groups (9-week and ongoing), Adult and Young Adult Groups, Pregnancy Loss Groups, School-Based Groups (K-12 in under-resourced communities), Little Friends (preschool ages 3-5), Spanish-language groups, and a clinician-staffed Information & Referral Line.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its infrastructure consists of a purpose-built facility, a website, social media channels, Zoom-enabled virtual groups, and a phone line. All services are delivered by licensed clinical staff (LCSW, LCSW-S, LPC, LMSW) supported by a trained volunteer facilitator network of 562 individuals. Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving: individual donations, annual fundraising events (Hearts of Hope Luncheon raised $370,000+; Hats Hearts & Horseshoes; Chevron Houston Marathon team raised $40,000+), corporate sponsorships ($2,500-$10,000 tiers), planned giving/bequests, and in-kind donations. Distribution occurs through direct service at two Houston-area sites (main facility plus new Katy-area location), healthcare provider and school referrals, and partnerships with KIPP Houston, Yes Prep, Communities in Schools, Camp For All, and the National Alliance for Children's Grief. In the most recent reporting period (July 2025-February 2026), Bo's Place served 920 unique support group participants, with 1,000+ individuals served annually in peer groups, 2,700+ educated through workshops, and 2,500+ reached via the referral line.

Name

Bo's Place

Legal name

Bo's Place

Website

https://bosplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bo's Place is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1990, providing free in-person, online, and phone grief support groups for bereaved children, families, and adults in English and Spanish, funded entirely through donations and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bereavement and Grief Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAHAL

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Hospice & Palliative Care (Home/Facility-Based)

SECONDARYHLAFACAA

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYEDAJALAK

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Grief support services
• Bereavement counseling
• Peer support groups
• Community bereavement programs
• Children's grief support

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: General financial donations support Bo's Place operating fund for grief support programs, staff, and facility maintenance. Donors can make general donations, designated donations to specific programs, or honor/memory donations.
2. Fundraising Events: Major annual events including Hearts of Hope Dinner and Hats Hearts & Horseshoes Kentucky Derby affair generate significant contributions. The 22nd annual Hearts of Hope Luncheon raised over $370,000.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners sponsor marathon teams, events, and programs. Marathon corporate partnerships range from $2,500-$10,000.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy giving through bequests in wills or trusts allow donors to create personal legacies of support.
5. In-Kind Donations: Amazon Wish List and in-kind donations of supplies, materials for workshops, and special project items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bo's Place is a free-standing bereavement center that provides free grief support groups, clinician-led information and referral services, professional workshops, and a resource library for bereaved children (ages 3-18), families, adults, and perinatal-loss mothers in the Greater Houston area. Services are delivered in English and Spanish through in-person sessions at its Houston and Katy facilities, online Zoom groups, and a phone-based Information & Referral Line, all funded through donations.

Product overview

Bo's Place is a nonprofit, free-of-charge bereavement center offering multiple grief support services for children, families, and adults in the greater Houston area. The organization operates as a unified service delivery model with in-person and online support groups, including Family Grief Support Groups (9-week, ongoing, and Katy-area programs), Adult and Young Adult Groups, Pregnancy Loss Group, Spanish-speaking groups, School-Based Groups, and Little Friends for preschoolers. Supporting services include an Information & Referral Line, Professional Workshops & Training for helping professionals, and a Resource Library. All programs are overseen by licensed mental health professionals and led by trained volunteer facilitators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Grief Support Groups In-person and online grief support groups for families with children ages 3-18 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or person significant to their family. Includes a 9-week initial program, ongoing groups for continued support, and a new Katy-area location serving families near I-10 and Fry Road.
• Adult and Young Adult Grief Support Groups Online grief support groups for adults who have experienced the death of a significant person, including a dedicated Young Adult Group for ages 18 to early 30s. Groups meet weekly over a nine-week cycle, with a monthly adult group option for ongoing support.
• Pregnancy Loss Group An online grief support group for mothers who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn, meeting weekly for five weeks. Available in both English and Spanish and serves mothers in the greater Houston area.
• Spanish-Speaking Grief Support Groups Bilingual grief support programs delivered in Spanish, including 9-week Family Groups, Ongoing Family Groups, and Adult Groups for bereaved Hispanic and Latino families and adults in the Greater Houston area.
• School-Based Grief Support Groups Grief support groups for K-12 students in under-resourced Houston communities, meeting weekly for six weeks during the school year. Delivered on partner campuses through Communities in Schools, Yes Prep, and KIPP Houston partnerships.
• Little Friends Support Group Support group for families with preschool children ages 3-5 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or grandparent, providing developmentally appropriate grief support for the youngest participants served by Bo's Place.
• Information & Referral Line Clinician-staffed telephone information and referral line (713-942-8339) answering calls about grief, Bo's Place programs, and community grief support resources. Available Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:30pm, and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-4:30pm. Reaches over 2,500 people annually.
• Professional Workshops & Training Workshops and training opportunities for helping professionals, volunteers, and community members on grief support. Delivered by clinical staff for medical and social service professionals, school personnel, faith-based practitioners, community organizers, first responders, mental health professionals, and caregivers, with continuing education credit available.
• Resource Library Online resource center providing grief-related educational materials, brochures, recommended reading lists for grieving children, teens, and adults, educational handouts, and curated information about grief programs and community resources in English and Spanish.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 children and adults served annually in peer support groups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Camp For AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp For All partners with Bo's Place to host Camp Healing Hearts (fall and spring) and Retiro Sanando Corazones (Spanish camp in spring) for bereaved families and children. Camps are held at Camp For All's facility in Burton, Texas. This partnership enables Bo's Place to offer overnight camp experiences as part of their grief support programming.
• Communities in SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Communities in Schools to identify and serve K-12 schools in under-resourced communities with school-based grief support groups.
• Yes Prep Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Yes Prep to provide school-based grief support groups for students experiencing loss.
• KIPP HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with KIPP Houston to provide school-based grief support groups for students experiencing loss.
• National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)coreOthersBo's Place is a longtime member of NACG. Staff members regularly attend the National Symposium on Children's Grief. Bo's Place hosted the Bluebonnet Council, a gathering of Texas-based organizations supporting grieving children.
• Junior League of Houston, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ofrenda: A Día de los Muertos Event and provider of ongoing volunteer support including hospitality and special project assistance.
• Chevron Houston MarathonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBo's Place participates as a Run for a Reason charity partner in the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, raising funds and awareness.
• National Charity LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Charity League members have provided treats for the annual Matthew's Milk & Cookies tradition at Bo's Place.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Dougy Center: The Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon is a nonprofit providing peer support groups and education for grieving children, teens, young adults, and families. It is the most direct national peer to Bo's Place in mission, model (free peer-based support groups), and target population (grieving children and families).
• MISS Foundation: The MISS Foundation provides free counseling, peer support, and advocacy for families experiencing the death of a child, including pregnancy and infant loss. Closely matches Bo's Place's Pregnancy Loss Group use case and its family-focused bereavement support model.
• Judi's House: Judi's House in Denver provides free, evidence-based grief support for children and families, plus professional training and research on childhood bereavement. Comparable to Bo's Place in focus on children and families, free delivery model, and combination of direct service and professional training.
• Children's Bereavement Center: The Children's Bereavement Center (Miami) provides free grief support groups for children, teens, and young adults, along with parent and adult groups. Overlaps with Bo's Place in mission, free peer-based delivery, and age-segmented programming (Little Friends, school-based, adult).
• Experience Camps: Experience Camps runs free summer camps and year-round programs for grieving children and families across multiple U.S. regions. Highly comparable to Bo's Place's Camp Healing Hearts partnership model and its focus on bereaved children and families.
• Kids Konnected: Kids Konnected offers free peer-support programs and resources for children and teens who have lost a parent or sibling. Comparable to Bo's Place's Family Grief Support Groups and school-based programs in target population and free peer-group delivery.
• Fernside (Hospice of Cincinnati): Fernside is a free-standing grief support center affiliated with Hospice of Cincinnati serving children, teens, and adults. Comparable to Bo's Place as a regional bereavement center combining group support, school programs, and clinical staff, with the difference that it is hospice-affiliated rather than fully independent.
• National Share: National Share provides support for those affected by pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant death, including peer groups and online communities. Directly comparable to Bo's Place's Pregnancy Loss Group and its bilingual English/Spanish perinatal loss programming.

Broad incumbents

• The Compassionate Friends: The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit with local chapters offering peer support for families grieving the death of a child or sibling. Overlaps with Bo's Place's family and sibling-loss use cases but operates at much broader national scale and through a chapter-based model rather than a single-site center.

Others

• National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG): NACG is a professional membership organization supporting providers of children's grief services (Bo's Place is a longtime member). It is not a direct service provider but is ecosystem-adjacent and helps set standards and convenings that influence how members like Bo's Place operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Bos_Place
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/bosplacehouston
• Facebookfacebook.com/bosplace
• Instagraminstagram.com/bos_place

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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