Eight Years of Support

On May 3, 2008, co-founders Debra Reagan and Katie Helms, believed there was a need for community support among bereaved mothers. They had an idea to host a brunch for a small group of moms, who all agreed they should continue to gather on a regular basis. From those beginnings, with the first official gathering on October 4, 2008, groups of moms gathered in Knoxville, then Morristown, and most recently in Harriman to support each other. Although we wish there was not a need for gatherings such as ours, Listening Hearts provides a safe shelter based on core values of:

  • compassionate understanding,
  • hope for the future,
  • empathy through similar experiences,
  • nonjudgmental respect,
  • lifelong support and encouragement; and
  • open communication through shared feelings

Calls to Action

We have started two new outreach campaigns and need your help to reach those who need us.

Journey Sisters

If you are further along, we hope you will help us reach back to the moms just beginning their journey. Sign up to attend one gathering (two hours) by e-mailing us and indicate the month and location you will attend. That’s it! We’ll remind you the week before the gathering.

Letter Project

We want to reach out to the newly bereaved. Please let us know of any mom who has suffered this loss.

Butterfly Release Recap

This year’s butterfly release and picnic was held on September 20, at Concord Park. Moms and their families and friends gathered for fellowship, support, and a delicious lunch, catered by Boogie’s Bodacious Bar-B-Q.

Did You Know?

With your permission, we create Flickr photo albums that we post on the Our Children page of our website. You can send up to ten photos to listeningheartsmoms@gmail.com to start your child’s photo album.

Thank You!

457063569Our heartfelt thanks go out to all who provided a GuideStar review on Great Nonprofits! Read what moms had to say.

Coming in December

We hope you’re making plans to attend our annual Candlelight Service, in Knoxville, at 3:00 p;.m., on December 5, 2015. RSVP on Facebook!

Our annual fund raising campaign is scheduled for December 1-12, 2015. Your donations will help us set the pace for our 2016 outreach efforts. Stay tuned for information about this year’s upcoming goal. Your generosity makes a difference in allowing us to continue our programs and special events.

Love Gifts

Your tax-deductible donations make it possible to reach out to other grieving mothers through this newsletter, our website, group gatherings, and social media networks.

Donations can be made securely through PayPal on our website, at any gathering, or by mail at 120 Huskey Valley Road; Seymour, TN 37865.

Thank you for your generous support!