Bereaved Families of Ontario -Toronto

In collaboration with The Centre for Grief & Healing, we are pleased to present the GriefTalks webinar;
Forgiving Yourself in the Midst of Grief, presented by Grace Duong 💜

On Monday June 8th from 7-8pm over Zoom!

After loss and death, grief can feel overwhelming. We may find ourselves caught in cycles of self-blame, guilt, or anger toward others. These responses are survival strategies, but remaining stuck in them can deepen suffering and isolation.

In this GriefTalk, Grace explores why these patterns arise and how self-compassion and forgiveness can help lighten the burden grief can carry.

All are welcome to join, whether you have experienced loss or simply want to learn more.

This is a free educational webinar held over Zoom.

Learn More & Register Here: https://conta.cc/3QaTzxc

New here? Welcome! 👋

We’re Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people of all ages who are grieving the death of a loved one.

We believe that grief is best supported in community. Through peer support groups, workshops, events, and educational resources, we help people find connection, understanding, and hope.

We’re glad you’re here 💜

We’re excited to share that BFO-Toronto is now on FlipGive! 💜

FlipGive is an easy way to support our programs and services through everyday shopping — at no extra cost to you. From groceries and gift cards to restaurants and online shopping, a portion of your purchases comes back to support bereaved individuals and families in our community.

How to join:
✨ Check out our step-by-step guide: https://canva.link/e0b4rwkg9ssq1pl 

Every purchase helps us continue providing grief support, community programs, and spaces for healing.

Thank you for supporting our community in such a simple and meaningful way. 💫

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Walk to Remember is more than just a community event — it’s a chance to come together in honour, remembrance, and support. 💜

For 29 years, this meaningful event has helped raise funds for grief and loss support programs, providing comfort and care to individuals and families who need it most.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Lakeside Park in Mississauga as we walk, run, and gather together in memory of loved ones.

Fundraising is now open — start fundraising today and help make a difference in our community.

Learn more and get started through the link below: 
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bfo-toronto/p2p/walktoremember2026/

Only 4 months until our community comes together for Walk to Remember 2026! 💜

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Lakeside Park in Mississauga as we walk, run, and gather in honour and memory of loved ones while supporting our free grief peer support services.

Fundraising is now open!

Get started here:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bfo-toronto/p2p/walktoremember2026/

We’re hiring: Program & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator 💙

Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto is seeking a compassionate, organized, and community-minded individual to help support and strengthen our peer support programs and volunteer community.

In this role, you will:
✨ Coordinate peer support groups and participant support processes
✨ Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and engagement
✨ Help lead day-to-day operations across programs and community initiatives
✨ Support and lead major events, memorial activities, outreach, and awareness initiatives
✨ Collaborate with volunteers, students, and community partners
✨ Support inclusive, community-based grief and peer support programming

We’re looking for someone with strong organizational and communication skills who is passionate about community care, peer support, and creating spaces where people feel supported and connected.

📍 Full-Time | Hybrid

📩 Apply through our Charity Village Job Posting:

https://www.charityvillage.com/job/program-volunteer-engagement-coordinator-306945

Today we honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

❤️ Red dresses displayed across the country symbolize those who are missing and those whose lives were taken, inspired by the REDress Project.

This day raises awareness of the ongoing, disproportionate violence faced by Indigenous communities and the deep, collective grief carried by families and loved ones. Each loss is someone cherished and missed.

We hold space for grief that is shared, unseen, and deserving of care and compassion.

You can honour today by learning, listening to Indigenous voices, supporting organizations, reflecting, or wearing red in solidarity.

If today feels heavy, support is available—you don’t have to carry it alone.

Today, we remember. ❤️


Walk to Remember 2026 fundraising is now open! 💜

Join us on Saturday, September 19th at Lakeside Park in Mississauga as we come together to honour loved ones and raise funds for continued free grief support.

You can now sign up as an individual fundraiser, create a team, join a team, or donate using this link here 🔗: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bfo-toronto/events/walk-to-remember-2026/

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000! More event-day details will be shared in the weeks ahead.

It’s National Volunteer Week!

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who make our work possible. We are so lucky to have over 100 dedicated volunteers whose compassion, care, and commitment help create safe spaces for individuals navigating grief.

Our volunteers contribute in countless ways, from facilitating peer-led group sessions, offering one-on-one support, assisting with event setup and tear-down, helping with office administration, make up various committees, support fundraising campaigns, contributing to community outreach, creating educational resources, and much more.

Your impact is immeasurable, every moment you give helps support connection, understanding, and hope in our community.

To all our volunteers: THANK YOU for everything you do.

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Easter can be a time of renewal and reflection, but for many, it can also bring a deep sense of absence and longing.

If this season feels heavy, please know you are not alone. Grief can be especially present during holidays that focus on family, tradition, and togetherness.

Be gentle with yourselves and honour the day in whatever way feels right for you.