Year Founded
1997
EIN
38-1357020
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Mrs. Peggy Nielsen, Program Manager/Camp Director
Primary Contact Name
Leah Bengel
Main Address
Henry Ford SandCastles
3031 W. Grand Blvd.
Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
What We Do
SandCastles is a grief support program that offers comprehensive grief services to children, teens, and caregivers after the death of a loved one. We offer year-round grief support groups that provide comfort to the whole family, educational opportunities for schools and community organizations, and an annual overnight summer camp for grieving children and teens. Our organization relies heavily on volunteers and donations to continue to provide valuable services to families free-of-charge when they need it most.
Interesting Info
- SandCastles serves around 400 families per year through support groups, summer camps, educational offerings, consultation calls, and special events.
- Our services cover over 1,000 square miles, serving grieving families in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties and beyond.
Geographic Location
Volunteer Opportunities
Group Facilitator-Virtual!
Repeats every 2 weeks at 6:00pm for 130 times
Duration of 2 hours
Group Facilitator-Rochester Site!
Repeats every 2 weeks at 5:30pm for 130 times
Duration of 4 hours
Program Aid-Rochester Site!
Repeats every 2 weeks at 5:30pm for 130 times
Duration of 4 hours
Group Facilitator-St. Clair Shores Site!
Repeats every 2 weeks at 5:30pm for 130 times
Duration of 4 hours
Group Facilitator-West Bloomfield Site!
Repeats every 2 weeks at 5:30pm for 130 times
Duration of 4 hours