Therese Schoeneck, Founder

HOPE for Bereaved was founded in 1978 by Therese Schoeneck after the death of her daughter Mary in a car accident.

At the time, there were no support groups in Central New York for parents grieving the loss of a child. Determined that something positive would come from her loss, she created a small support group that eventually became HOPE for Bereaved.

Today, HOPE continues that mission by helping thousands of people find connection and healing.

Syracuse.com honors Therese Schoeneck with retrospective upon her passing

Helping people move from grief to HOPE since 1978

HOPE for Bereaved provides free grief support, counseling, and resources for children, teens, and adults coping with loss. HOPE is about offering comfort and help to all who need it in times of loss.

Services include individual and group support, workshops, and resources for families and professionals. We also partner with other local providers to offer additional programming.

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