The Center for Loss and Bereavement

What The Center for Loss and Bereavement does

The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and headquartered in Skippack, Pennsylvania. It provides professional grief counseling, support groups, and educational programming for individuals, couples, families, and children experiencing bereavement due to death, chronic illness, disability, or end-of-life issues. Core services span Individual & Family Grief Counseling, Specialized Adult Groups, Adult Workshops/Retreats, and a children's programming suite anchored by Nello's Corner (ages 4-18), Camp Millie (overnight grief camp), and School Support Services. The organization extends its expertise externally through Professional Education (CE credits for licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists, and LPCs) and Grief Support Consulting for organizations.

The Center operates as a clinically-oriented service provider with no proprietary technology platform; its technology stack consists of standard operational SaaS tools (Network for Good for donation processing, Monday.com for intake forms, Bookeo for event registration, RunSignUp for race registration). Underlying "technology" is the human clinical expertise of its grief counseling staff, supported by sector affiliations with the National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG), the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), and Charity Navigator. The Center's IP consists of branded sub-programs (Nello's Corner, Camp Millie) and educational content (CLB Grief Resources newsletters and tip sheets).

The business model is donation-driven and accessible: revenue is generated through individual contributions, corporate giving programs (including employer matching gifts), and foundation grants. Services are delivered at the Skippack headquarters and through on-site programming at schools and community venues across Montgomery County and surrounding Pennsylvania communities, with financial assistance available for grief counseling clients in need. Two annual fundraising events — the Strides of Hope 5K Run/Walk and the Fields of Hope Sunflower Event — anchor community engagement and contribute to the operating budget. The organization has 11-50 employees and serves 2,000+ individuals annually per its FY2023-2024 impact disclosures.

Name

The Center for Loss and Bereavement

Legal name

Center for Loss and Bereavement

Website

https://bereavementcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a Skippack, Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing professional grief counseling, support groups, children's programs, and professional education for bereaved individuals, families, and licensed clinicians across Montgomery County and surrounding Pennsylvania communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bereavement and Grief Counseling Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Death Care Services (8122)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Grief counseling services
• Bereavement support programs
• Grief support groups
• Children's grief services
• Professional grief education

Headquarters

HQ city

Skippack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported solely through individual contributions, corporate giving programs, and foundation grants. Revenue is generated through direct donations, employer matching gifts, and general charitable contributions.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Center for Loss and Bereavement provides professional grief counseling and bereavement support services to individuals, couples, families, children, and teens in the Pennsylvania region. Offerings include individual/family grief counseling, specialized adult support groups, children's programs (Nello's Corner and Camp Millie), school-based grief support, and professional continuing education and consulting for licensed clinicians. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported through donations, corporate giving, and foundation grants.

Product overview

The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of grief support services for the greater Pennsylvania region. The organization operates as a unified service provider with multiple interconnected programs: Individual & Family Grief Counseling serves as the core clinical service, supported by specialized group programs including Specialized Adult Groups, Nello's Corner, and Camp Millie for youth. Professional Education and Grief Support Consulting extend the organization's expertise to practitioners and organizations. The service portfolio is complemented by educational resources (CLB Grief Resources, Crisis Support, National & Local Resources) and supplemented by two annual fundraising events—Strides of Hope 5K and Fields of Hope Sunflower Event—that generate community awareness and financial support for programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nello's Corner: Children's grief support program providing activities and support for children to express emotions and work through grief with peers
• Camp Millie
• Strides of Hope
• Fields of Hope

Products and services

• Individual & Family Grief Counseling Professional grief counseling services supporting individuals, couples, and families dealing with death, chronic illness, disability, or end-of-life issues. Provided by experienced grief counselors with financial assistance available for those in need.
• Specialized Adult Groups Adult support groups offering community and peer connection for individuals with similar grief circumstances and challenges. Designed for adults navigating the grief process.
• Adult Workshops/Retreats Educational workshops and retreat programs for adults working through grief experiences.
• Nello's Corner Children's grief support program for youth aged 4-18 to express emotions and work through grief with peers. Part of the Center's children's programming.
• Camp Millie Overnight camp program providing grief support for children and teens through peer connection and therapeutic activities.
• School Support Services Grief support services delivered in school settings to help students cope with loss.
• Professional Education Continuing education credits for licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors.
• Grief Support Consulting Consulting services for organizations seeking to implement or improve grief support programs, including in-house trainings for clinicians and organizations.
• Strides of Hope 5K Annual 5K walk/run fundraising event featuring chip-timed race, kids fun run, and moment of remembrance to raise awareness and funds for grief support services.
• Fields of Hope Sunflower Event Annual community event at a private sunflower farm featuring U-pick sunflowers, professional photography sessions, yoga, and plein air art against a symbolic backdrop of hope.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Nello FamilyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026Presenting Sponsor for the Strides of Hope 5K Run/Walk event. Provides primary sponsorship support for the Center's annual flagship fundraising event.
• SeravallicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026Start/Finish Line Sponsor for the Strides of Hope 5K Run/Walk, providing event sponsorship support.
• GesslercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026Start/Finish Line Sponsor for the Strides of Hope 5K Run/Walk, providing event sponsorship support.
• Silver Orchid PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 July 2025Photography partner for the Fields of Hope sunflower event, providing professional photo sessions against the sunflower backdrop. Creates lasting memories for event attendees and supports the Center's fundraising mission.
• Smith Family and Farmer Ed EvansflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2024The Smith Family and Farmer Ed Evans generously host the Fields of Hope event on their private farm, providing the sunflower field venue. This partnership is central to the Center's signature annual fundraising event.
• Network for GoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Center uses Network for Good's platform for online donations and fundraising campaign management, including its summer campaign and general donations portal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Dougy Center: The Dougy Center is the national pioneer in children's grief support and runs peer support groups, family programs, and professional training — the same operating model (age-banded peer support, family services, professional education) that The Center for Loss and Bereavement uses in Skippack, making it the closest direct peer.
• Experience Camps: Experience Camps is a nonprofit running free summer camps and year-round programs for grieving children and teens — directly paralleling Camp Millie and Nello's Corner at the subject organization, with a similar age-banded, peer-driven model.
• Kara (grief support): Kara is a Bay Area nonprofit providing peer support groups, counseling, and professional education for the bereaved — a structurally identical service mix delivered by a regional independent bereavement center.
• Children's Bereavement Center of San Antonio: This is a regional 501(c)(3) bereavement center offering children's peer support groups, school outreach, and professional training — directly mirroring the pediatric and education-focused programs at The Center for Loss and Bereavement.
• MISS Foundation: MISS Foundation is a nonprofit providing peer support, counseling referrals, and professional education for families experiencing the death of a child — directly comparable in mission, audience, and program mix to the subject organization's family and child bereavement work.
• Wendt Center for Loss & Healing: The Wendt Center is a regionally focused nonprofit offering individual/group bereavement counseling, children's programming, and professional education in the DC area — essentially the same service portfolio as the subject organization in a different metro.

Broad incumbents

• Hospice Foundation of America: HFA is a national nonprofit that operates bereavement programs and professional training (including for hospices) — a broader incumbent in the same grief-support category, with overlap in professional education and adult bereavement audiences.

Emerging players

• Camp Kesem: Camp Kesem operates free summer camps for children affected by a parent's cancer, with peer-support programming and year-round engagement — closely adjacent to Camp Millie's mission and operating model, though more narrowly scoped to cancer-bereaved youth.

Others

• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: NHPCO is the national industry association for hospice and palliative care providers and runs bereavement-related programming and resources — adjacent rather than directly competitive, but a credible benchmark for standards, advocacy, and professional training in the bereavement field.

Regional players

• Highmark Caring Place: Highmark Caring Place provides bereavement support (children, adults, families) across multiple Pennsylvania locations — the same state footprint as the subject organization, with overlapping service design and donor-base profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thecenterforlossandbereavement
• Instagraminstagram.com/centerforlossandbereavement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-center-for-loss-and-bereavement

Compliance5 records

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