BECOME A "COVE CHAMPION" TODAY
This year marks 30 years since The Cove Center for Grieving Children opened its doors to providing hope and healing for grieving children, teens, and their families. As we reflect on this tremendous milestone, we're grateful for what this community has accomplished together.
To celebrate 30 years and ensure this work continues for decades to come, we're launching "Cove Champions"—our first-ever monthly giving program. Monthly giving provides the steady, reliable support that allows us to be ready whenever a grieving family needs us.
We invite you to join with a monthly gift of $30 for our 30 years, or another amount that's meaningful to you. Every monthly gift—no matter the size—helps us provide hope and healing for grieving children and families across Connecticut.
When you become a Cove Champion through the end of 2025, you'll receive a branded Cove tote bag. A longtime friend of The Cove will match all new monthly donors up to $5,000—that means your gift goes twice as far to support our mission. Become a monthly donor now and make an even bigger difference!
What does monthly support make possible? Stories like Paige's.
Paige Perelli first came to The Cove at age ten after the death of her father. She remembers her first day back at school—her guidance counselor offering awkward breaks for water, the silence that filled the office, knowing that beyond the door would be teachers and friends who didn't know what to say.
"Time and time again, I have watched eyes dart away from mine," Paige reflects. "However, growing up without a father has drawn me to tragedy. While people tend to look away from it, I now yearn to approach it head-on. I yearn to connect with others, to listen to their stories, and to share my own. To be the person that I wish I had."
At The Cove, Paige found a community that didn't look away. It brought comfort and light, and after four years as a volunteer junior facilitator, she now works to provide that same support to every child and family. Her experience led her to create "Helping Hearts boxes" filled with resources for grieving children, which are now distributed throughout Madison's schools. She hopes that when others come to school after loss, they can find a reminder that they are not alone. "The Cove has been instrumental in my journey with grief," Paige shares. "I have had the opportunity to connect with other kids and the most amazing volunteers who truly understand me. In 2025 I was awarded The Cove & McIntyre Hope and Healing Scholarship to help further my education."
Stories like Paige's are only possible because of people like you who care. By becoming a "Cove Champion", you ensure that every child who walks through our doors finds the same comfort and community that helped Paige heal.
If monthly giving isn't an option right now, a one-time donation is also a wonderful way to celebrate
The Cove's 30th year and support grieving families.
Join the “Cove Champions” or to make your one-time donation by using the link or QR code below.
