Fundraisers’ Toolkit!
First, thank you again for helping raise money so more parents can participate in retreats. You really are a big and important part of our team!
This toolkit is full of downloadble pdf’s for you to use. We want this to be as easy as possible for you, just click on the link of anything you want or need.
Finding Hope and Joy full informational guide with:
Campaign goal & how the funds will be used
Fundrasing made easy
Fundraising tips and tricks
Social media tips
About ‘Ohana Oasis
Email and text templates for reaching out and thanking donors
Social media graphics with template captions (pdf with schedule and wording all images below - feel free to download by right clicking to “save image”)
Be a part of creating a safe space for our parents to grieve, grow, and build connections.
'Ohana Oasis has been supporting bereaved parents by giving the tools, a safe space to grieve and grow, and connection with other parents since 2015. Our mission has always been to provide healing and restoration to bereaved parents. We do it through a variety of virtual, facilitated and free resources including our signature in-person week-long retreats.
"Grief is hard, hard work and we are not meant to suffer and carry this pain alone." - Paul's Mom
Why this Work is Important
Following the death of a child, parents are consumed by grief. It takes every ounce of energy to make it through each day, much less think about creating a hopeful future and finding the resources to do it.
We as a society struggle with the topic of grief. People are fearful. Those who are grieving are fearful they'll drive others away with their grief, and those who want to be supportive are afraid they'll say or do the wrong thing to those who are grieving. So often no one says anything.
Bereaved parents need to know their child won't be forgotten and their experiences matter.
You can help be part of reaching our goal!
Parents across the nation are waiting to participate in a retreat. In 2022 'Ohana Oasis met its goal and hosted retreats near both Jackson Hole in the West and Shenandoah Valley in the East.
Our goal for 2023 is to host 3 retreats and a leadership training.
For every $16,000 raised, another retreat can be held.
Help us meet our goal of 300 monthly donors of at least $10 per month! When you give consistently it helps us plan ahead - confidently booking accommodations and activities and inviting parents across the nation well ahead of time. And yes! we still welcome and are extremely thankful for one time donations too!!
Any amount large or small contributes to the healing experience. For example:
$11 provides a retreat meal for a parent
$25 covers a day of healing activity materials
$50 underwrites the bonfire experience for one parent
$125 covers one day accommodations for a parent
$285 funds one full day of a parent's retreat
$2,000 funds a full retreat experience for one parent
$16,000 funds a whole mainland retreat
What parents have to say…
"It was truly healing and helped us move forward. It gave me hope again. I can not put into words the impact it has made on our lives." - Maddie's Mom
"We felt so much love and healing throughout the retreat and the weight it lifted from us to go home, feeling lighter and refreshed from our troubles and sadness!" – Charlee’s Dad
"Ohana Oasis has been a true catalyst in my life. Being able to connect with other parents is truly special. But the work is a life changer...it's been a life-saver for me." - Justin's Mom
"The time at ‘Ohana Oasis was so deeply healing.” – Caleb’s Dad
"No one wants to join this awful club of 'child loss', but it helps to know that people care and love us through it." - Liam's Mom