Children who lose a loved one grieve for love, lessons, and normalcy.

Robin's Nest gives kids the chance to have joy in their lives and to feel 'normal'.

Michael’s Place will be teaming up with Fox Motors to offer a series of Mechanic Workshops.  Sessions will be held February 15, 22 & 29, 6-7:30PM at Fox Motors.  Each workshop will offer something different in car care. This will be a great opportunity for youth wanting to learn more about cars. Please RSVP ASAP to allow Fox Motors time to plan accordingly.  If you and your children cannot make all three, you can just sign up for the ones you can participate in.

Please RSVP to Robin Flannery: robin@mymichaelsplace.net or call 231-947-6453.

“… I had a lot of fun. It was the best thing I did all week, maybe all my life…” - Written by a 10 year old who lost her father 3 years before

When a child who has experienced the trauma of losing a parent can still have a “best day”, you’ve impacted their life in a positive way.

Robin’s Nest provides a reprieve from the loss that comes from grief…it gives children the opportunity to have a “best” day again.

Robin’s Nest is a monthly activity-based program designed to help grieving children feel normal and smile again. Many times the support a family receives after the death of a loved one fades as life returns to “normal” for others. However, for those grieving the loss, their life is forever changed and they no longer feel “normal.”

Children often feel like the “odd man out” when participating in activities with peers who have not experienced such a loss. Through Robin’s Nest, children participate in educational activities with a comfortable peer group. Robin’s Nest provides that hope for children (and their parents) that they really can feel “normal” again.Robin’s Nest provides opportunities for children to learn skills that may otherwise have been taught by the deceased parent or loved one.

Robin's Nest always needs help providing these important services. Here are some ways you can make a difference in a grieving child’s life:

• Volunteer to participate with children in monthly activities
• Host an event or educational class
• Sponsor a monthly activity
• Refer someone who may be interested in Robin’s Nest
• Donate your time, talent or resources to Michael's Place

For more information please contact Robin Flannery at: robinsnest.flannery@gmail.com, or call (231) 947-6453.