Buzzy's Bees news & updates
June 2020
Included in this newsletter :
  • A Grieving Nation
  • Virtual Golf - Aug 15, 2020
  • Buzzy's Bees & Give Grief a Voice Merchandise
  • New Resources Page on BuzzysBees.org
  • Financial Grant to a Grieving Family
  • New Board Member
  • Blog Spotlight
A Grieving Nation

The nation is grieving. We are an organization centered on supporting grieving families. We recognize that now more than ever is a time to listen to, learn from, and stand in solidarity with the families and communities mourning and protesting the deaths of Black people.

Join us in learning from these Black-led organizations, who also support grieving parents and families:

Additional insight and commentary on the grief experience unique to Black parents is explored in this Vox article by A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez. Parenting for Liberation describes the Wailing Circle organized by The Resonance Network for Black identified parents as an ancestral practice in community, critical for expressing grief and loss. Finally, What This Kid Wants Adults to Know About Grief by Bryce Fields shares a child’s perspective upon losing a sibling.
Virtual Golf - Aug 15
The in-person annual Buzzy’s Golf Event , previously postponed until August, has been cancelled. However, in the spirit of the family outing that we hoped could happen together, we encourage you to set a tee time on August 15 with your family. Your local golf course will hopefully be open for play, or create a putt-putt adventure in your own backyard!

Please wear your Buzzy’s gear or something yellow and black. Take a photo or video of you having fun and post it on our Facebook Event . Everyone who posts will be entered in a raffle for a gift basket that will be shipped to you.

If you had previously recruited a team or mentioned the golf event to friends and family, please invite them to join us virtually this year!

If you plan on golfing and need some Buzzy’s wear or you are looking for a way to help from home, check out the items available . The order deadline is June 8, 2020.

Finally, we will be honoring the lives of children who have passed away by offering a virtual name ceremony on August 15 live on our Facebook page at 1pm PST. If you are playing in honor of a child who had left this earth too soon please email Amanda at hello@buzzysbees.com to have them included.
Buzzy's and Give Grief a Voice Merchandise

We have a special opportunity for you to join us as we spread the Buzzy’s message and continue to build resources for our mission. Whether you are golfing and need some Buzzy’s wear or you are looking for a way to help from home, check out all of the items available.  Order deadline is June 8, 2020.

The Buzzy’s Team has curated some amazing products that we hope spark your interest. All merchandise is pre-sale – no inventory will be available after the order deadline.

Here’s how it works:
  1. Shop Buzzy’s online and purchase your items by Monday, June 8th, 2020
  2. A bulk order will be placed and merchandise will be created beginning June 9th.
  3. Products will ship out directly to you the week of June 15th, 2020.

Thank you now and always for your ongoing support!
New Resources Page on BuzzysBees.org

While you are on our website, take a few minutes to browse our updated Resources page. If you, or someone you know, is searching for information and sources of support for a family who’ve lost a child this may provide a starting point.

We offer this information not as a comprehensive, complete list of what is available. However, we have been referred to these sources and have found them to be responsive and accessible.

Please share with us any insights you gain or any other sources that may help others who grieve.
Financial Support to a Grieving Family

Buzzy’s Bees has made our first grant in 2020 to support the family who grieves the loss of their child at age eighteen months. He passed away in March 2020, from unexpected complications of a serious illness. The family has yet to be able to have a memorial service. The funds were helpful to cover expenses and to plant a memorial garden.
New Board Member

Please join us in welcoming our newest Buzzy’s Bees board member, Nicole Smith. She is program coordinator at Oregon Cremation. Her perspective and experience with those who have recently lost a loved one bring an added dimension to our board. She lives in Portland with her partner and enjoys exploring the Pacific NW. As a child she was so intent on becoming a librarian that she built a replica of her town’s library with hopes it would pave the way for her future career.
Blog Spotlight
We have had a lot on our minds since our last newsletter. The Buzzy's blog shares some thoughts on the following topics, including a couple of guest bloggers:
Giving Partners
We know that you have many options for your generosity. Thank you for considering Buzzy's Bees for:
  • AmazonSmile
  • Fred Meyer Community Rewards
  • Benevity – through your employer
  • Thrivent Choice Dollars
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