• Blue Ridge Hospice, a non-profit organization, has been awarded a grant from the New York Life Foundation to study the efficacy of their grief program for teens and young adults. The program aims to provide support and resources to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The grant will allow Blue Ridge Hospice to evaluate the program's effectiveness and potentially expand it to partner sites.

• The application window for partner sites is now open, allowing other organizations to collaborate with Blue Ridge Hospice and implement the grief program in their respective communities. This partnership opportunity is designed to reach a wider audience and ensure that the support and resources provided by the program are accessible to more individuals who are navigating the challenges of grief and loss.

• The study conducted by Blue Ridge Hospice will focus on the program's impact on the emotional, social, and academic well-being of the participants. The findings from this research will be used to refine and enhance the program, ensuring that it continues to meet the needs of the target demographic. The successful implementation of the program at partner sites will also contribute to the overall understanding of effective grief support for teens and young adults.