Mourning Hope Grief Center

04/14/2026

With Hope in the Morning just two days away, we’re grateful for the partners who help shape the experience in meaningful ways. 💜

From the printed materials you’ll see throughout the space to the stories that are captured and shared, these elements help reflect the heart of this work.

Thank you to Eagle Printing and Sign and Grindstone () for sharing their time, talent, and resources. We’re so grateful for your partnership and the role you play in supporting our mission. 💛

04/13/2026

In honor of her mom, Alex Berkebile is running the Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon—carrying her memory with every mile 💜

Through this journey, she’s raising funds to give back to Mourning Hope and support children and families in our community navigating life after a death loss.

Alex will be sharing her story with Jack Mitchell on 1400KLIN's Drive Time Lincoln today, Monday the 13th, at 5:30pm. We hope you’ll take a moment to listen in and support her incredible effort.

Visit Alex’s page to learn more:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580550005473

04/12/2026

To close out their 8-week session, our winter Young Adult group filled personalized boxes with quotes, affirmations, and words of encouragement.

Something to return to on the harder days.

Because the support found in group doesn’t end when the sessions do. 💜

04/11/2026

Hope in the Morning is a reflection of a community that shows up with care, compassion, and generosity. 💜

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been grateful to recognize many of the partners who support this work. Today we’re thankful to highlight even more individuals and organizations whose generosity helps Mourning Hope continue offering grief support programs at no cost to families in our community.

Thank you to the following partners for being part of this collective impact 💜

With continued support from:
Jenny and Kelly Amend, Capitol Heating & Air, the Ron and Chris Harris Charitable Trust, and the Hoffart Family.

And with gratitude for those joining us this year:
Goldenrod Pastries (), Of the Earth Florals (), Trey and Shari Pittenger, and Runza Restaurants ().

We’re so grateful for your support 💜

04/10/2026

April 10 is National Siblings Day — a day many associate with celebration, but has roots in sibling loss.

For some, siblings are a source of deep connection, shared memories, and lifelong support. For others, the relationship may be complicated, distant, or shaped by grief.

As many celebrate siblings today, we’re also thinking of those who deeply love, miss, and remember a sibling who is no longer here. Sibling grief is real, and it matters.

If you’d like to learn more about the story behind this day, you can read more here: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/10/1243733223/siblings-day

04/09/2026

If you happen to be placing an order online or making a trip to the store this week, would you consider adding a box or two of individually wrapped snacks to support Mourning Hope?

Each week, more than 125 children, teens, and adults walk through our doors for grief support—and you can probably imagine how quickly we go through snacks.

Our pantry is running low, and we’d be so grateful for your help restocking it—an easy option is to order from our wish list and have items shipped directly to us:
https://a.co/0feiTZIM

(We’re unable to accept items containing peanuts or peanut butter.)

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming, caring space for the families we serve. 💜

04/09/2026

Today we’re recognizing more of the Hope in the Morning partners who are making an impact through their support.

💜 We’re thrilled to welcome two new Champions of Hope this year! Thank you to Lincoln Pediatric Group () and an anonymous Champion of Hope, whose gift is given in memory of Rusty Lockman.

💜 A heartfelt thank you to returning Champions of Hope—the Abel Foundation, FMNE Insurance (.insurance), and Holly Ostergard and Tonn Ostergard—for their ongoing commitment.

💜 We're also grateful to Nelnet (), whose increased support this year as a Steward of Hope reflects a deep commitment to Mourning Hope’s mission.

The generosity of these partners helps ensure Mourning Hope can provide grief support programs and resources for children, adults, and families in our community.

With Hope in the Morning just one week away, we’re so appreciative of the care and compassion behind each of these partnerships—creating meaningful stepping stones of hope for those we serve.

04/08/2026

Grief doesn’t have a timeline—and it doesn’t disappear with time or success.

Harper Murray () recently shared a tribute to her dad on the anniversary of his death, honoring the lasting impact he continues to have on her life.

Some in our community may remember Harper from her time with Mourning Hope this past year, where she spoke openly about her own grief journey and connected with families in a meaningful way. Her willingness to share continues to be a meaningful reminder that grief can be lifelong—and that no one has to carry it alone.

💜 Grief deserves space, understanding, and support at every stage.

Read more:

Harper Murray shared an old photo of her father, Vada Murray, on his death anniversary.

04/07/2026

A new time. The same space for connection.

Our next Adult Grief Support Group begins Thursday, May 7. This 8-week group will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

If you're an adult navigating life after the death of someone significant, we invite you to join us. There’s no right way to grieve—but being with others who understand can make the path feel a little less lonely.

Participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and participants are asked to attend all eight sessions.

Learn more or sign up: https://tinyurl.com/MH-groups

04/06/2026

With Hope in the Morning just ten days away, we are grateful to share appreciation for more of this year’s Companions of Hope. 💜

From new partners to those who have deepened their support—and those who continue with us year after year—each plays a meaningful role in making grief support accessible to our community.

Join us in thanking Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP, Ellen and Pat Beans, Black Hills Energy (), Mary and Doug Campbell, Cornhusker Bank (), Forvis Mazars US(), Julie Hill, Cheri Parent, and TMCO, Inc. ().

Together, you help ensure no one has to grieve alone.

Read more about the breakfast and view this year’s supporters:
https://www.mourninghope.org/supportus/him.html

04/05/2026

"Accepting your own grief as worthy of respect helps create a world where all loss is held as worthy." - Megan Devine

🖋Refuge In Grief ()

04/04/2026

Board of Trustees member Julie Smith teamed up with Gary McCown to prepare the wooden bases that will support the stepping stone centerpieces at this year’s Hope in the Morning breakfast.

We’re so grateful for the time, talent, and care that go into every detail—each piece coming together to create something meaningful with the breakfast now just around the corner. 💛