Pregnancy and Infant Loss Programs
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Hope, healing, and support
HEALing Embrace Pregnancy & Infant Loss Programming/Events provide hope, healing, and support for individuals and families navigating pregnancy loss and-or infant death.
We validate and support everyone who faces the impossible task of saying good-bye to their newest family member.
Bi-Weekly Support Groups
This compassionate program offers hope, healing, and support for individuals, couples, and families coping with pregnancy loss and the death of an infant (up to 1 year old). This support group meets twice a month, and you are welcome to attend one or both sessions based on your needs.
Please note that no children’s programming or childcare is available during group meetings, so we encourage participants to make arrangements accordingly. Pre-registration is required to ensure a supportive environment for all.
This group is open to mothers, fathers, and grandparents, providing a safe space to share experiences and find comfort in community.
When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month
Where: Alternating online and in-person 7811 Farnam Drive, Omaha, NE, 68114
Time: 6:30-8:00pm CST
Weighted Bears: A Comforting Embrace
It’s not uncommon for a parent’s arms to ache with emptiness after a loss. Through HEALing Embrace Weighted Bears, we offer custom weighted bears designed to memorialize a baby who has died and provide comfort to grieving parents and families.
These lovingly created keepsake bears are assembled by caring volunteers, each weighted to reflect the weight of the lost baby. They serve as a tangible reminder, helping family members begin their healing journey. This unique gift fosters a physical connection to their newest member, offering solace during an incredibly difficult time.
Email questions to: PAIL@TheCollectiveForHope.org
Join Us for HEALs to the Pavement each October!
We invite you to participate in our annual Memorial Event in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
2025 will be the 11th anniversary of HEALs to the Pavement, a heartfelt event that brings together community members to remember their loved ones and support one another during this sensitive time.
Whether you have experienced loss, know someone who has, or simply want to show your support for grieving families, we hope you will join us! You can choose to run for your best time or enjoy a leisurely walk in memory of those who are gone. Families and strollers are warmly welcomed.
If you have any questions about the event or are interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
International Wave of Light Ceremony
Join us on October 15, 2025, for our local Wave of Light Ceremony, as we participate in a global remembrance of all the precious babies who have left us too soon.
Every year, at 7 PM, candles are lit around the world to create a beautiful Wave of Light, honoring their memory.
During our ceremony, we will walk a symbolic Healing Pathway, lighting memorial candles for each baby we wish to remember. This will be a time for reflection and quiet contemplation, providing a space to honor their lives. We will also read the Honor Roll, sharing the names of our beloved babies, holding space in silent remembrance for each one who is forever in our hearts.
We invite you to come together in love and support as we light our candles and create a beautiful wave of remembrance.
