Upcoming Groups & events
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Use this calendar to navigate our upcoming SUPPORT GROUPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, and more!
Or, simply scroll down to the list below!
Email any questions to contact@frontporchcollective.com
Dead Parent Support Group
It’s hard having a dead parent. We get it. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1vGUcCuSRdy0XKjsvnxmDA
Cost: $0
Open to adults of any age.
Suggested $10 donation to help Front Porch Collective continue to offer accessible resources to grievers: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing with loss of a parental figure in your life who was not your [bio] parent, you are absolutely welcome to join this group.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1vGUcCuSRdy0XKjsvnxmDA
Supportive Queer Craft Circle @ Parthenon Books
Join Front Porch Collective at Parthenon Books for a 🏳️🌈 Supportive Queer Craft Circle 🏳️🌈 on Friday, February 20 from 5-7 PM.
Connect with community members, express yourself through crafts and art (BYO or use our array of materials!), and find support in a nurturing and compassionate space.
This event is free and open to all, grievers and non-grievers alike.
🏳️🌈 Friday, February 20, 2026
🏳️🌈 5-7 PM
🏳️🌈Location: Parthenon Books
333 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
🏳️🌈 Registration NOT required
$0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase at Parthenon’s cafe or purchase a book.*
*Front Porch Collective can sponsor folx who cannot make a purchase
Any questions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@frontporchcollective.com
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eGEg_b92T3mYMLDkZR6Ptw
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eGEg_b92T3mYMLDkZR6Ptw
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S9aBn2AYSL6JKxhfSXF_zw
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S9aBn2AYSL6JKxhfSXF_zw
Queer Grief Support Group, "Grieving Gays"
Join Front Porch Collective for Grieving Gays, a queer grief support group in collaboration with Queer Quarterly CNY (@queerquarterlyCNY on Instagram).
Queer grief is complex and often misunderstood. From safety in public to lost connections with family members, LGBTQIA+ folx experience loss in many ways and often aren’t provided the space to be held in their grief.
This drop-in, free support group will be offered every other month in-person in Syracuse, NY. There will never be a cost associated with attending this group. Located on the SY 10 line, this library is easily accessible by CENTRO bus transportation.
NEW DAY AND NEW LOCATION FOR JANUARY*!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
@ BEAUCHAMP BRANCH LIBRARY
2111 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13205
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
Open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ adult grievers
Masking encouraged, KN95s available for free from Front Porch Collective
Library entrance and meeting room are on one level and ADA accessible
Please drop us an email if you need accessibility accommodations!
LINK TO SYRACUSE CITY LIBRARY BUS ROUTES: https://www.onlib.org/sites/default/files/OCPL%20Library%20Flyer_City%202025.pdf
What to Expect at Group:
- Intros by moderators from Front Porch Collective (Nicole) & Queer Quarterly CNY (Aiden)
- Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
- Guided discussion & grief shares
- Closing reflective activity & connection space
*January’s meeting of Grieving Gays is at a different Syracuse city library as our usual location, Soule Branch, has a temporarily inoperable chair lift and cannot accommodate our accessibility needs at this time.
Supportive Queer Craft Circle @ Parthenon Books
Join Front Porch Collective at Parthenon Books for a 🏳️🌈 Supportive Queer Craft Circle 🏳️🌈 on Friday, January 16 from 5-7 PM.
Connect with community members, express yourself through crafts and art (BYO or use our array of materials!), and find support in a nurturing and compassionate space.
This event is free and open to all, grievers and non-grievers alike.
🏳️🌈 Friday, January 16, 2026
🏳️🌈 5-7 PM
🏳️🌈Location: Parthenon Books
333 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
🏳️🌈 Registration NOT required
$0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase at Parthenon’s cafe or purchase a book.*
*Front Porch Collective can sponsor folx who cannot make a purchase
Any questions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@frontporchcollective.com
Dead Parent Support Group
It’s hard having a dead parent. We get it. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OTO0a6G3THCQ8CjRLICtUg
Cost: $0
Open to adults of any age.
Suggested $10 donation to help Front Porch Collective continue to offer accessible resources to grievers: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing with loss of a parental figure in your life who was not your [bio] parent, you are absolutely welcome to join this group.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OTO0a6G3THCQ8CjRLICtUg
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lzYZqNxBTwmyXF7jCbV1vA
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lzYZqNxBTwmyXF7jCbV1vA
Disabled Adults Support Group
If you’ve ever found yourself mourning the loss of ability, connection, or relationships in relation to being immunocompromised or disabled, this group is for you. If you simply want to gather with folx who understand life with disability, this group is for you.
Join us every other month from the comfort of your own home or safe space for our Immunocompromised & Disabled Adults Support Group. Open to adults of any age.
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLU3GQqwQOS51QqiaWyrPw
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Suggested donation of $5-$10 (always appreciated, never expected):
Group will take place over Zoom in order to be accessible to the most folx possible. Live captions will be enabled and chat feature will be monitored for folx wishing/not able to verbally respond. If you need or would like further accommodations, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email. We will try our best to make it so that everyone interested has a safe and comfortable virtual space at group.
A note from Front Porch Collective: This group will include discussions from folx actively participating in COVID-19 precautions, however, this group is not solely for COVID-cautious immunocompromised folx. This purpose of this group is to provide community and support for folx across ALL spectrums of disability. We welcome all folx who are interested in attending. You will NEVER be asked to prove your disability.
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLU3GQqwQOS51QqiaWyrPw
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLU3GQqwQOS51QqiaWyrPw
Supportive Queer Craft Circle @ Parthenon Books
Join Front Porch Collective at Parthenon Books for a 🏳️🌈 Supportive Queer Craft Circle 🏳️🌈 on Friday, December 19 from 5-7 PM.
Connect with community members, express yourself through crafts and art (BYO or use our array of materials!), and find support in a nurturing and compassionate space.
This event is free and open to all, grievers and non-grievers alike.
🏳️🌈 Friday, December 19, 2025
🏳️🌈 5-7 PM
🏳️🌈Location: Parthenon Books
333 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
🏳️🌈 Registration NOT required
$0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase at Parthenon’s cafe or purchase a book.*
*Front Porch Collective can sponsor folx who cannot make a purchase
Any questions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@frontporchcollective.com
Dead Parent Support Group
It’s hard having a dead parent. We get it. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eTWsKLReTsqxlHyedsbXYQ
Cost: $0
Open to adults of any age.
Suggested $10 donation to help Front Porch Collective continue to offer accessible resources to grievers: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing with loss of a parental figure in your life who was not your [bio] parent, you are absolutely welcome to join this group.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eTWsKLReTsqxlHyedsbXYQ
Grief Zine Workshop @ 560 Art Collective
Join Nicole from Front Porch Collective for a workshop collaboration with 560 Art Collective: Grief Zine Workshop! All materials are provided.
Grief Zine Workshop
Wednesday, December 17
6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
IN PERSON @ 560 Art Collective
560 Allen St.
Syracuse, NY 132010
What to Expect at Grief Zine Workshop:
Crafting in community
Conversations about grief
Guided instruction from 560 Art Collective team
Cleaner air indoor event (air purifiers in use, KN95or better masks highly encouraged)
RSVP not required
Transportation to and from 560 Art Collective is available! Please reach out to 560 directly via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/560artcollective?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
NOTE: This venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PDGfeBYtTT2zbn-OMaKquw
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PDGfeBYtTT2zbn-OMaKquw
Supportive Queer Craft Circle @ Parthenon Books
Join Front Porch Collective at Parthenon Books for a 🏳️🌈 Supportive Queer Craft Circle 🏳️🌈 on Friday, November 21 from 5-7 PM.
Connect with community members, express yourself through crafts and art (BYO or use our array of materials!), and find support in a nurturing and compassionate space.
This event is free and open to all, grievers and non-grievers alike.
🏳️🌈 Friday, November 21, 2025
🏳️🌈 5-7 PM
🏳️🌈Location: Parthenon Books
333 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
🏳️🌈 Registration NOT required
$0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase at Parthenon’s cafe or purchase a book.*
*Front Porch Collective can sponsor folx who cannot make a purchase
Any questions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@frontporchcollective.com
Dead Parent Support Group
It’s hard having a dead parent. We get it. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OW7DP_h7QAiXbE7qYy0hLA
Cost: $0
Open to adults of any age.
Suggested $10 donation to help Front Porch Collective continue to offer accessible resources to grievers: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing with loss of a parental figure in your life who was not your [bio] parent, you are absolutely welcome to join this group.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OW7DP_h7QAiXbE7qYy0hLA
Queer Grief Support Group, "Grieving Gays"
Join Front Porch Collective for Grieving Gays, a queer grief support group in collaboration with Queer Quarterly CNY (@queerquarterlyCNY on Instagram).
Queer grief is complex and often misunderstood. From safety in public to lost connections with family members, LGBTQIA+ folx experience loss in many ways and often aren’t provided the space to be held in their grief.
This drop-in, free support group will be offered every other month at the Soule Branch Library in Syracuse, NY. There will never be a cost associated with attending this group. Located on the SY 76 line, this library is easily accessible by CENTRO bus transportation. (Bus stop is about 250 feet from accessible entrance to library)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
@ SOULE BRANCH LIBRARY
101 Springfield Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
Open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ adult grievers
Masking encouraged, KN95s available for free from Front Porch Collective
Chair lift available to access meeting room on second floor
Please drop us an email if you need accessibility accommodations!
What to Expect at Group:
- Intros by moderators from Front Porch Collective (Nicole) & Queer Quarterly CNY (Aiden)
- Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
- Guided discussion & grief shares
- Closing reflective activity & connection space
Queer All Year Market
Join us for our first QUEER ALL YEAR MARKET!
With the aim to highlight queer/2SLGBTQIA+ artists, makers, businesses and other folx who sell products/goods, we hope to see you come out and support this community-centric event. Vendor list and other additional information will be updated here and announced on our Instagram page (@front.porch.collective)!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
11 AM - 6 PM
Community Room @ Salt City Market
VENDORS:
Fatcat Baking
The Leather Bone
The Naughty Printmaker
The Black Citizens Brigade
From Smoke Fragrance Co
xAltered
EMG Designs
Willow & Wool
Pareidolia Creations
Love & Libros Bookshop
MRG Artwork
Paschkes Pottery
Meatghosts
Pokements
Crow M. Lundervold
Madeleine Ferguson
SAFER SHOPPING HOURS!
11 AM - 1 PM
MASK REQUIRED SHOPPING HOURS
Vendors and attendees will be required to wear KN95 (or better) masks during this period.
Face masks will be provided for FREE in collaboration with the Better Breathing Bloc of CNY
Accessibility Information:
Salt City Market is on Syracuse bus lines SY 52 and SY 16 with minimal walking from stop to building entrance.
Salt City Market’s entrances, the entrance to Queer All Year Market, and the restrooms in the facility are all on one level and have doorways wide enough for folx who use mobility aids. Doors also have accessible touch-free open/close devices.
All gender restrooms available in event space with wheel under sinks. Doors are a bit heavy but volunteers or coordinators can help open/close doors for attendees if needed.
Face masks will be available for free to market attendees at the entrance. See information above about our Safer Shopping Hours block for mask-required shopping hours.
In order to stay true to our values of inclusivity for ALL bodies, vendors have been asked to not have displays that discriminate against fat or disabled bodies.
The inclement weather date for this event is Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Donate to the event on our Eventbrite page!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-all-year-market-tickets-1646926594779?aff=oddtdtcreator
Immunocompromised & Disabled Adults Support Group
If you’ve ever found yourself mourning the loss of ability, connection, or relationships in relation to being immunocompromised or disabled, this group is for you. If you simply want to gather with folx who understand life with disability, this group is for you.
Join us every other month from the comfort of your own home or safe space for our Immunocompromised & Disabled Adults Support Group. Open to adults of any age.
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H5PNEfesQQyMEKKjDmLWMg
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Suggested donation of $5-$10 (always appreciated, never expected):
Group will take place over Zoom in order to be accessible to the most folx possible. Live captions will be enabled and chat feature will be monitored for folx wishing/not able to verbally respond. If you need or would like further accommodations, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email. We will try our best to make it so that everyone interested has a safe and comfortable virtual space at group.
A note from Front Porch Collective: This group will include discussions from folx actively participating in COVID-19 precautions, however, this group is not solely for COVID-cautious immunocompromised folx. This purpose of this group is to provide community and support for folx across ALL spectrums of disability. We welcome all folx who are interested in attending. You will NEVER be asked to prove your disability.
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H5PNEfesQQyMEKKjDmLWMg
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H5PNEfesQQyMEKKjDmLWMg
Supportive Queer Craft Circle @ Parthenon Books
Join Front Porch Collective at Parthenon Books for a 🏳️🌈 Supportive Queer Craft Circle 🏳️🌈 on Friday, October 24 from 5-7 PM.
Connect with community members, express yourself through crafts and art (BYO or use our array of materials!), and find support in a nurturing and compassionate space.
This event is free and open to all, grievers and non-grievers alike.
🏳️🌈 Friday, October 24, 2025
🏳️🌈 5-7 PM
🏳️🌈Location: Parthenon Books
333 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
🏳️🌈 Registration NOT required
$0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase at Parthenon’s cafe or purchase a book.*
*Front Porch Collective can sponsor folx who cannot make a purchase
Any questions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@frontporchcollective.com
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gqfneH-nR-uCbr8LBmZnKw
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gqfneH-nR-uCbr8LBmZnKw
Grief Release: Self Massage W/ Jae Friedman, LMT
Join Front Porch Collective in collaboration with Jae Friedman, LMT of JF Bodywork for a self massage workshop and enjoy time in community with supportive conversation for grievers and non-grievers alike.
Attendees will participate in a guided self massage workshop led by Jae Friedman, LMT of JF Bodywork and engage in meaningful conversation and reflection with Nicole from Front Porch Collective.
Jae will explain some common tension patterns and strategies for how to check-in with your body. Come relax and learn self-myofascial massage practices to bring more ease and comfort to our stressed-out and grieving bodies.
Grief Release: Self Massage with Jae Friedman, LMT
@ The Eyrie (206 E Seneca St, Manlius, NY 13104)
Sunday, October 19
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$20 participation fee per person, invoices sent via email
Accessibility:
The Eyrie is ground level.
Parking is in rear of the building. Entrance is in the front.
Doors are manual but Jae or Nicole will be present to open doors.
Restrooms are available, but are 2 steps up.
Air purifiers will be in use before and during the workshop.
Jae and Nicole will be masked and encourage the use of masks for participants.
Register for Grief Release: Self Massage using the form below!
All participants will receive an invoice via email for the participation cost of the workshop. You may register up to (2) people.
Dead Parent Support Group
It’s hard having a dead parent. We get it. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2osOw7lkQbm9K3ybewIF8A
Cost: $0
Open to adults of any age.
Suggested $10 donation to help Front Porch Collective continue to offer accessible resources to grievers: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing with loss of a parental figure in your life who was not your [bio] parent, you are absolutely welcome to join this group.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2osOw7lkQbm9K3ybewIF8A
Vegtoberfest!
Join Front Porch Collective and other organizations, vendors, and sellers at the first ever VEGTOBERFEST, organized by the Syracuse Veg Collective.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
@ Harvey’s Garden: 1200 E. Water Street Syracuse, NY
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All Vegan Eats | Live Music | Local Vendors | Raffle | Games
Follow the action and get excited for Vegtoberfest by visiting @syracusevegcollective on Instagram!
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvb2oqy_RHGSh6PTRDwqpQ
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvb2oqy_RHGSh6PTRDwqpQ
Supportive Queer Craft Circle @ Parthenon Books
Join Front Porch Collective at Parthenon Books for a 🏳️🌈 Supportive Queer Craft Circle 🏳️🌈 on Friday, September 19 from 5-7 PM.
Connect with community members, express yourself through crafts and art (BYO or use our array of materials!), and find support in a nurturing and compassionate space.
This event is free and open to all, grievers and non-grievers alike.
🏳️🌈 Friday, September 19, 2025
🏳️🌈 5-7 PM
🏳️🌈Location: Parthenon Books
333 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
🏳️🌈 Registration NOT required
$0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase at Parthenon’s cafe or purchase a book.*
*Front Porch Collective can sponsor folx who cannot make a purchase
Any questions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@frontporchcollective.com
Dead Parent Support Group
It’s hard having a dead parent. We get it. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ilhmS4zbR2S10DDLXUl1jg
Cost: $0
Open to adults of any age.
Suggested $10 donation to help Front Porch Collective continue to offer accessible resources to grievers: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing with loss of a parental figure in your life who was not your [bio] parent, you are absolutely welcome to join this group.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ilhmS4zbR2S10DDLXUl1jg
Grief Release: Cake Decorating with Fatcat Baking
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please email contact@frontporchcollective.com :)
Join Front Porch Collective in collaboration with Fatcat Baking for a hands-on cake decorating workshop and enjoy time in community with supportive conversation for grievers and non-grievers alike.
Attendees will participate in a cake square decorating workshop led by Megan of Fatcat Baking and engage in meaningful conversation and reflection with Nicole from Front Porch Collective. No previous baking experience required!
Grief Release: Cake Decorating with Fatcat Baking
@ Salt City Market (Pearl’s Teaching Kitchen, next to Firecracker)
Thursday, September 11, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
$20 participation fee per person, invoices sent via email
Accessibility: Salt City Market is wheelchair accessible and has power doors for entry. Restrooms comply with ADA requirements.
Allergen Info: Fatcat is a vegan bakery. The cake for this workshop will contain gluten.
Register for Grief Release: Cake Decorating using the form below!
All participants will receive an invoice via email for the participation cost of the workshop. You may register up to (2) people.
Queer Grief Support Group, "Grieving Gays"
Join Front Porch Collective for Grieving Gays, a queer grief support group in collaboration with Queer Quarterly CNY (@queerquarterlyCNY on Instagram).
Queer grief is complex and often misunderstood. From safety in public to lost connections with family members, LGBTQIA+ folx experience loss in many ways and often aren’t provided the space to be held in their grief.
This drop-in, free support group will be offered every other month at the Soule Branch Library in Syracuse, NY. There will never be a cost associated with attending this group. Located on the SY 76 line, this library is easily accessible by CENTRO bus transportation. (Bus stop is about 250 feet from accessible entrance to library)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
@ SOULE BRANCH LIBRARY
101 Springfield Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
Open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ adult grievers
Masking encouraged, KN95s available for free from Front Porch Collective
Chair lift available to access meeting room on second floor
Please drop us an email if you need accessibility accommodations!
What to Expect at Group:
- Intros by moderators from Front Porch Collective (Nicole) & Queer Quarterly CNY (Aiden)
- Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
- Guided discussion & grief shares
- Closing reflective activity & connection space
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TDCwwF-kQsSXQTc2cgD4aA
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TDCwwF-kQsSXQTc2cgD4aA
Dead Parent Support Group
It’s hard having a dead parent. We get it. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GbfGHxFtTRmUTZLzPBqpCw
Cost: $0
Open to adults of any age.
Suggested $10 donation to help Front Porch Collective continue to offer accessible resources to grievers: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing with loss of a parental figure in your life who was not your [bio] parent, you are absolutely welcome to join this group.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GbfGHxFtTRmUTZLzPBqpCw
Immunocompromised & Disabled Adults Support Group
If you’ve ever found yourself mourning the loss of ability, connection, or relationships in relation to being immunocompromised or disabled, this group is for you. If you simply want to gather with folx who understand life with disability, this group is for you.
Join us every other month from the comfort of your own home or safe space for our Immunocompromised & Disabled Adults Support Group. Open to adults of any age.
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YZMTr_IpSAmc9d8Ox0LY_w
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Suggested donation of $5-$10 (always appreciated, never expected):
Group will take place over Zoom in order to be accessible to the most folx possible. Live captions will be enabled and chat feature will be monitored for folx wishing/not able to verbally respond. If you need or would like further accommodations, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email. We will try our best to make it so that everyone interested has a safe and comfortable virtual space at group.
A note from Front Porch Collective: This group will include discussions from folx actively participating in COVID-19 precautions, however, this group is not solely for COVID-cautious immunocompromised folx. This purpose of this group is to provide community and support for folx across ALL spectrums of disability. We welcome all folx who are interested in attending. You will NEVER be asked to prove your disability.
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YZMTr_IpSAmc9d8Ox0LY_w
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YZMTr_IpSAmc9d8Ox0LY_w
Supportive Queer Craft Circle @ Parthenon Books
Join Front Porch Collective at Parthenon Books for a 🏳️🌈 Supportive Queer Craft Circle 🏳️🌈 on Friday, August 15 from 5-7 PM.
Connect with community members, express yourself through crafts and art (BYO or use our array of materials!), and find support in a nurturing and compassionate space.
This event is free and open to all, grievers and non-grievers alike.
🏳️🌈 Friday, August 15, 2025
🏳️🌈 5-7 PM
🏳️🌈Location: Parthenon Books
333 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
🏳️🌈 Registration NOT required
$0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase at Parthenon’s cafe or purchase a book.*
*Front Porch Collective can sponsor folx who cannot make a purchase
Any questions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@frontporchcollective.com
Grief Gathering VIRTUAL
Grief Gathering, a general grief support group to meet grievers of all types where they are. Join us to share and be heard, and witness each other in grief.
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MHfV9AGoSii1dA-MyDGj8w
Suggested donation of $10: https://connect.intuit.com/pay/GriefGroup/scs-v1-b273d07771d04f37b2804c1f7169d22f08ee8c907d594d6b92b07f3c592c7749c766fcc030ac415d9a55b06398ce1198?locale=EN_US
Open to adults of any age
This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing.
What to Expect at Group:
Intro by Front Porch Collective & group moderator, Nicole
Intros by group attendees wanting to verbally participate
Guided discussion & grief shares
Closing reflective activity & connection space
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MHfV9AGoSii1dA-MyDGj8w