IMPACT
2024: A Year of Growth and Giving Back
We launched the Together at Peace Podcast, which offers a platform where we engage in meaningful conversations with guests who have navigated grief, demonstrated resilience, and found ways to inspire comfort after loss. Each episode offers powerful insights, touching stories, and practical wisdom.
Comfort Carts were created for our community. This heartfelt program to provide carts, filled with comforting items such as hope stones, journals, books and wraps- were donated to our charity partners to provide tangible support and hope.
We loved getting creative in our collaborations. We partnered with the incredible Brooks Strong Foundation, creating jewelry inspired by the legacy of Brooks Tonn. His Blue Eyes Inspired Gold Bracelets that symbolize his strength, love, and spirit. Each bracelet was designed to honor his memory.
Helping those who grieve - Sending comforting products to partner charities such as the Advocate Infant Fetal Loss, where they distrubute items to individuals and staff after loss.
Facilitated Memory Miles, Memory Meals, Packing Parties, and other volunteer opportunities.
The 2nd Annual Sparkle of Hope fundraiser was highlighted by hope, connection, and the power of supporting one another on our journeys to heal and feel peace- raffles, auction items, and raising funds for wishlist fulfillment.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Continue to Fulfill Partner Hospital & Charity Wishlist Requests
Ensure ongoing replenishment of comfort and bereavement support items for hospitals, hospice centers, and charitable organizations.
Start a Hospice Hugs Volunteer Program
Create a volunteer-driven initiative where trained TAP volunteers provide comfort visits and tangible support (such as blankets, journals, and care kits) to individuals and families in hospice care.
Collaborate with Grief Therapists & Social Workers for a Resource Guide
Develop and distribute a comprehensive directory of grief support services, including therapists, social workers, and community programs, to help individuals navigate their healing journey.
Launch the Comfort Card Program
Grow community engagement by launching seasonal and customizable Comfort Postcards, encouraging recipients to share them forward to others in need of support.
Strengthen the TAP Ambassador Program
Expand TAP’s reach by recruiting and empowering current and new ambassadors, equipping them with the resources to advocate, fundraise, and spread TAP’s mission.
Launch a Monthly Virtual TAP
Community Series
Offer consistent virtual Comforting Conversation sessions, featuring expert speakers, guided discussions, and healing activities, ensuring ongoing emotional support for the TAP community.
Continue & Expand the TAP Podcast
Grow the podcast’s reach by increasing guest diversity, collaborating with grief experts, expanding marketing efforts, and engaging listeners through
interactive content.
Remembrance & Resilience
Speaking Events
Collaborate on live and virtual speaking engagements featuring TAP leaders, grief experts, and individuals who have experienced loss. These events will offer inspiration, education, and community connection.
Looking Back on Our First Year…
Designed and brought to life 20 comforting products to help provide support throughout bereavement care.
Fulfilled thousands of items on wishlists sent to us by partner charities.
Hosted events and fundraisers to raise money to support hopeful bereavement care and donated to other’s initiatives, events + charities too.
Facilitated Memory Miles, Memory Meals, Packing Parties, and other volunteer opportunities.
Created relationships and cultivated opportunities to learn and share so our community feels connected, supported, and inspired.
Established a hopeful resource to share and learn about others' signs, traditions full of love, and new ideas on how to honor loved ones.
Gathered with supporters for an afternoon celebrating hope, connection, and the power of supporting one another on our journeys to heal and feel peace- raffles and auction items raised funds for our mission.
In 2024 We Are…
Creating comforting conversations that allow us to bring inspiration to our community in a new way
Collaborating with floral companies, jewelers, clothing designers, and more to create hopeful new products
Supporting employee resilience by joining the TAP community to help us fulfill wishlist requests, sponsor Memory Miles and support Code Lavender Cart initiative
Develop Hospice Care Program and collaboration: “Close to Heaven” Comfort Kits to inspire tangible support, infuse love and create meaningful moments
Helping students, families and faculty navigate grief by providing TAP Hope Building opportunities
Supporting Comfort Carts within hospitals outfitted with supplies to create meaningful moments when a loss occurs
Empowering Individuals and families that feel passionate about expanding the TAP community of supporters
Establishing TAP funds within our partner hospitals to collaborate and expand the reach of the TAP movement
Sparkle of Hope Fundraiser 2024: Gathering to ignite a world of good for another event full of comfort and connection- doing good in honor of our loved ones who have passed away.