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G.R.A.C.E.
Grief Recovery & Community Empowerment

G.R.A.C.E. is a grant-funded, population-specific program created to support Black women who have experienced loss and are seeking structured, culturally responsive grief recovery in a supportive group setting.

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A community-based grief recovery program for Black women in Marion County

G.R.A.C.E. is a grant-funded, population-specific program created to support Black women who have experienced loss and are seeking structured, culturally responsive grief recovery in a supportive group setting.

This program is offered at no cost to participants through grant funding and is designed to provide education, emotional wellness support, and community connection.

 

G.R.A.C.E. (Grief Recovery And Community Empowerment) is a 12-month pilot initiative serving Black women ages 25–54 in Marion County.

The program combines an 8-week, in-person grief recovery experience with an extended fellowship phase focused on sustained support, peer connection, and empowerment.

This program is community-based, non-clinical, and educational, with facilitated group sessions designed to help participants better understand grief and develop practical tools for moving forward.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

• Black women ages 25–54
• Residents of Marion County
• Individuals who have experienced grief related to life events or life changes
• Those seeking a culturally responsive, community-centered grief recovery experience

This program is not employer-facing and is not a workplace wellness service.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE & TIMELINE​

Phase 1: Core Program

February – April 2026

  • 8-week in-person facilitated group
  • Small cohort of approximately 12–14 participants
  • Educational grief recovery framework
  • Guided discussions and practical exercises
  • Community-centered learning environment
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Phase 2: G.R.A.C.E. Fellowship

April – December 2026

  • Monthly virtual check-ins
  • Quarterly in-person gatherings
  • Continued peer support and accountability
  • Space for reflection, connection, and growth
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IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTES

• This is a grant-funded, restricted program
• Participation is limited to eligible applicants
• This program does not provide therapy, counseling, or clinical mental health treatment
• Participants needing clinical support will be referred to appropriate providers

Interested in learning more about G.R.A.C.E.?

If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to be considered for an upcoming cohort, please complete the interest form below.

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H3Haven provides non-clinical, educational, facilitated emotional wellness programs. G.R.A.C.E. is not therapy and does not replace clinical mental health care.

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