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Benefits of the Collective

  • Community.

    First and foremost. Grief is hard enough as it is—there is no reason to go at it alone. Being a Front Porch Collective client invites you into a community of like-minded, healing-focused, sarcastic-joke-loving grievers.

  • Conversation.

    Griefwork isn’t always crying and being given “homework” for healing. Front Porch Collective believes that healing and finding meaning in life after loss happens both through those cry-it-out sessions as well as productive, engaging, and respectful conversation in sessions and groups.

  • Relationships.

    Since griefwork through Front Porch Collective isn’t therapy, we get to use a different playbook. Our approach to grief group sessions *encourages* participants to connect outside of the group. In your next session or group, ask how to be added to the Front Porch Collective private Discord server!

  • Events & Education.

    Front Porch Collective not only offers 1:1 and group sessions but also facilitates events all year round. This includes workshops about grief, understanding emotions, and finding meaning after loss as well as events like community coffee hour and our book club, Reading Grievers.

Check Out our Upcoming Events & Grief Groups

Follow us on Instagram for event announcements and updates, supportive griefy content, and the occasional grief meme.

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🚨Announcing the latest workshop in our Grief Release series: Self Massage with Jae Friedman, LMT! @jf_bodywork SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The Eyrie —> Manlius, NY $20 per person REGISTRATION REQUIRED Attendees will participat
Thank you to our FULL room of participants for the first Grief Release series workshop: Cake Decorating w/ Fatcat Baking! 🧁 What a stellar night of cake painting and community connection! SLIDE ➡️ to see some creations from Friday evening! 🎂 Kee
Craft Circle is back NEXT FRIDAY at @parthenonbookssyr 🧶🖍️ BYO craft or use some of our collaging and paper craft materials! Friday, September 19 5-7 PM Parthenon Books, Downtown Syracuse $0 to attend | Participants are asked to make a purchase
In celebration of our collaborative grief literacy series (keep reading for more info!), the incredible folx at @cldandj put together a display of books about and involving grief! 🫶 For content warnings about the highlighted books, check out the b
If you know the feeling of losing a parent or parental figure, join us as we gather this month for the Dead Parent Support Group. We will have a space for you. 🩵 This group will consist of conversations surrounding parental loss. If you are dealing
Join me, Nicole, at the Dewitt & Jamesville Library this upcoming Monday for Honor Collages! @cldandj REGISTER ON THE LIBRARY’S WEBSITE 📚 Create a collage project to honor your grief, lost loved ones, or other events that have brought o
Is your calendar circled, highlighted, starred, and obnoxiously marked up yet?! Queer All Year Market is in 73 days! Check out the slides in this post to learn more about our accessibility accommodations* and meet our vendors! *Official accessibilit
Grieving Gays is back next week at Soule Branch Library in Syracuse! 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 aren’t often pro

  • E.B., Collective Member

    “The Front Porch Collective monthly groups and Dead Parent Support Group have been absolutely vital to my grieving and healing process.”

  • N.M, Client

    “Front Porch Collective has been an essential part of my healing journey after being in a serious car accident. Nicole’s compassionate and supportive approach provided me with a safe space to navigate my grief, helping me process emotions I didn’t know how to handle. The sense of community and understanding she fosters has been invaluable, allowing me to find hope and strength during one of the most challenging times of my life. I am deeply grateful for her unwavering support and guidance.”

  • A.H., Collective Member

    “I love Supportive Queer Craft Circle. It’s a low-key and caring group of folks that I can be myself around!”

  • C.S., Collective Member

    “I can’t express how grateful I am for the Front Porch Collective grief support group I found after losing my father. From the moment I joined, I was met with warmth and understanding. It’s a truly safe space where I can openly share my feelings without fear of judgment. Being surrounded by others who genuinely understand the pain of loss has been invaluable. The online format made it easy for me to connect from home, and the support and camaraderie have helped me navigate my grief. This group has become a vital part of my healing process, and I highly recommend it to anyone in need of compassion and connection during such a difficult time. Thank you Nicole and fellow attendees!”

Contact Us

If your community or organization is interested in hosting a grief group or other emotionally-supportive activity facilitated by Front Porch Collective, complete this form.

Serving Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metro for in-person events.

Virtual events for any US-based organization or group.