Annual Gatherings
Support Our Mission

Some events help fund free grief support. Some events are simply a reason to gather. Either way, every Dustin’s Place event points back to the same goal: making sure families don’t have to carry grief alone.

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Events are a great way to get involved or learn
more about Dustin’s Place.

The Giving Hope Gala is one of the nights our community shows up in a big way for grieving children and families. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert, open bar, silent and live auctions and live entertainment. It’s a night to gather, support a mission that matters and leave knowing real families will be cared for because you came. This night helps keep our doors open and allows us to make grief support available at no cost.

______ & Me Dance Attendees

________ & Me Dance

As “Daddy & Daughter” and “Mommy & Son” dances pop up each year, we’re reminded many of the kids we serve at Dustin’s Place don’t have that experience anymore. The ________ & Me Dance creates a safe, welcoming space for a child to attend with whomever their special person is — a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, family friend, mentor or caregiver. It’s a night designed to help kids feel loved, celebrated and not alone.

Lights, camera, trivia! Join us for a fun-filled Movie Trivia Night benefiting Dustin’s Place, where film lovers and trivia buffs come together for an unforgettable evening, all for a great cause. Gather your team and put your movie knowledge to the test across a variety of film-themed rounds.

Viki Brown Speaking

Professional Seminar

Join us for a full-day professional seminar for anyone who works with children or supports them in a caregiving role. The day begins with a keynote from Viki Brown, co-founder of Dustin’s Place and a certified grief counselor, followed by an afternoon of interactive breakout sessions to provide you with tools you can use right away.

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