Our Events

September 9, 2026: Cocktails & Conversations

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join co-chairs Michael Burke, Pam Cramer, and Elizabeth Foley for conversations about the state of palliative, hospice, and grief care in Illinois.
Please RSVP by 9/2
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September 14: HAP & IL-HPCO Leading the Way: Two Experts, One Future

Monday, September 14, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NIU Naperville
Hear from Sherry Neal, an immigration attorney, on workforce planning strategies and the evolving immigration landscape, alongside Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, a healthcare compliance expert, sharing practical insights on navigating today's regulatory environment.
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September 20: Butterfly Picnic

Sunday, September 20, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Possum Hollow Woods, Grove #1
Join us for The Butterfly Picnic, a day of remembrance honoring the lives of children who have died. This family-friendly event offers meaningful activities for all ages and a welcoming space for family, friends, and other supporters of the Missing Pieces program to gather, connect, and remember together.
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October 7: Cocktails & Conversations

Sunday, September 20, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More details coming soon!

October 22: Child Life Hospice & Palliative Network’s Virtual Symposium

“Where Play Meets Practice: Advancing Care for Children Facing Grief and Serious Illness”
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Noon to 4:30 PM CST Virtually via Zoom
The Child Life Hospice & Palliative Network (CLHPN) invites you to its annual virtual symposium, bringing together professionals committed to supporting children and families navigating serious illness, grief, and loss. Through engaging presentations led by professionals from a variety of disciplines, attendees will explore practical strategies and meaningful approaches to caring for pediatric patients, siblings, and children of adult patients, from diagnosis and treatment through end-of-life care and bereavement.
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Support Groups

July 15, 2026: Circulo de Duelo en Español

¿Está de luto por la pérdida de un ser querido? Este grupo será facilitado por promotores de salud de laFundación HAP que utilizan un modelo de apoyo para honrary procesar el duelo. Este grupo está abierto para cualquier adulto que está de luto por la pérdida de cualquier persona. Acompáñenos en 2026 para nuestros círculos virtuales mensuales de duelo. Regístrate en este enlace. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

July 21, 2026: Grief Circle in English

Are you grieving the death of someone you cared about? This group, facilitated by HAP CHWs, utilizes a peer support model for honoring and processing grief. This group is open to any adult who is grieving the death of any person. Join us from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for a monthly virtual Grief Circle! Register here.

August 5, 2026: Dementia Support Group

Providing care for someone with Dementia can be hard. The Dementia Caregiver Support Program provides a team of trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) to deliver education and support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and Dementia-Related disease. Our groups offer a shared space for peer support and community-building.
Register here.

August 18, 2026: Grief Circle in English

Are you grieving the death of someone you cared about? This group, facilitated by HAP CHWs, utilizes a peer support model for honoring and processing grief. This group is open to any adult who is grieving the death of any person. Join us from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for a monthly virtual Grief Circle! Register here.

August 19, 2026: Circulo de Duelo en Español

¿Está de luto por la pérdida de un ser querido? Este grupo será facilitado por promotores de salud de laFundación HAP que utilizan un modelo de apoyo para honrary procesar el duelo. Este grupo está abierto para cualquier adulto que está de luto por la pérdida de cualquier persona. Acompáñenos en 2026 para nuestros círculos virtuales mensuales de duelo. Regístrate en este enlace. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

September 15, 2026: Grief Circle in English

Are you grieving the death of someone you cared about? This group, facilitated by HAP CHWs, utilizes a peer support model for honoring and processing grief. This group is open to any adult who is grieving the death of any person. Join us from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for a monthly virtual Grief Circle! Register here.

September 16, 2026: Circulo de Duelo en Español

¿Está de luto por la pérdida de un ser querido? Este grupo será facilitado por promotores de salud de laFundación HAP que utilizan un modelo de apoyo para honrary procesar el duelo. Este grupo está abierto para cualquier adulto que está de luto por la pérdida de cualquier persona. Acompáñenos en 2026 para nuestros círculos virtuales mensuales de duelo. Regístrate en este enlace. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

October 20, 2026: Grief Circle in English

Are you grieving the death of someone you cared about? This group, facilitated by HAP CHWs, utilizes a peer support model for honoring and processing grief. This group is open to any adult who is grieving the death of any person. Join us from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for a monthly virtual Grief Circle! Register here.

October 21, 2026: Circulo de Duelo en Español

¿Está de luto por la pérdida de un ser querido? Este grupo será facilitado por promotores de salud de laFundación HAP que utilizan un modelo de apoyo para honrary procesar el duelo. Este grupo está abierto para cualquier adulto que está de luto por la pérdida de cualquier persona. Acompáñenos en 2026 para nuestros círculos virtuales mensuales de duelo. Regístrate en este enlace. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

November 17, 2026: Grief Circle in English

Are you grieving the death of someone you cared about? This group, facilitated by HAP CHWs, utilizes a peer support model for honoring and processing grief. This group is open to any adult who is grieving the death of any person. Join us from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for a monthly virtual Grief Circle! Register here.

November 18, 2026: Circulo de Duelo en Español

¿Está de luto por la pérdida de un ser querido? Este grupo será facilitado por promotores de salud de laFundación HAP que utilizan un modelo de apoyo para honrary procesar el duelo. Este grupo está abierto para cualquier adulto que está de luto por la pérdida de cualquier persona. Acompáñenos en 2026 para nuestros círculos virtuales mensuales de duelo. Regístrate en este enlace. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

December 15, 2026: Grief Circle in English

Are you grieving the death of someone you cared about? This group, facilitated by HAP CHWs, utilizes a peer support model for honoring and processing grief. This group is open to any adult who is grieving the death of any person. Join us from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for a monthly virtual Grief Circle! Register here.

December 16, 2026: Circulo de Duelo en Español

¿Está de luto por la pérdida de un ser querido? Este grupo será facilitado por promotores de salud de laFundación HAP que utilizan un modelo de apoyo para honrary procesar el duelo. Este grupo está abierto para cualquier adulto que está de luto por la pérdida de cualquier persona. Acompáñenos en 2026 para nuestros círculos virtuales mensuales de duelo. Regístrate en este enlace. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

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