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Grief can feel isolating, but here, you are not alone. Get expert guidance on navigating childhood grief, read stories of loss similar to yours and find comfort in a community of people who understand. And whenever you’re ready, we’ll see you at camp!

  • The Women Redefining Grief: International Women’s Day 2026

    The Women Redefining Grief: International Women’s Day 2026

    By Edil Cuepo Every March 8th, we pause to celebrate the women who are making the world better. This year, we’re celebrating the ones who are making it safer — safer to grieve and heal. At Comfort Zone Camp, we have spent 27 years believing that grief should never be carried alone. Our founder and…

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  • Comfort Zone Camp Welcomes New Board Members

    Comfort Zone Camp Welcomes New Board Members

    RICHMOND, VA, January 27, 2026 – Today, Comfort Zone Camp, the leading national nonprofit for youth and family grief support, announces the appointment of four distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors. For over 25 years, Comfort Zone Camp has provided free grief support to children and families who have lost a loved one, serving more than…

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  • Comfort Zone Camp Founder Lynne Hughes Honored as 2025 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree

    Comfort Zone Camp Founder Lynne Hughes Honored as 2025 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree

    When Helen Mirren introduces you on stage, people pay attention. On December 2nd, our Founder and CEO Lynne Hughes was named a 2025 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Hosted by Sophia Bush and livestreamed by Vanity Fair, the gala marked the 20th anniversary of…

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  • The Wizard of Oz Is A Treasure Trove of Grief Wisdom. Here are 7 Hidden Gems

    The Wizard of Oz Is A Treasure Trove of Grief Wisdom. Here are 7 Hidden Gems

    Sometimes wisdom shows up in the most unexpected places.  I love the Wizard of Oz and have watched it more times than I can count. I even dressed up as Glinda for Halloween when I was a child! Dorothy’s journey down the yellow brick road never fails to amaze me. What started as a childhood…

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  • Simply Complicated: A Story of Suicide Loss

    Simply Complicated: A Story of Suicide Loss

    “I promise I would never do that to you …” A phrase that I heard from my dad countless times throughout my life. That was suicide…a word I was well-acquainted with from a young age. My dad’s father took his own life when my dad was 16, and dad’s brother followed suit in 2006. Depression…

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  • Back to School Tips for Grieving Families

    Back to School Tips for Grieving Families

    A new school year can bring out a lot of emotions in your child and even in yourself, especially when you add grief into the equation. It represents a new year and “season” without your loved one. There is always a chance of unexpected challenges like meeting new people who don’t know your story, or…

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