For Young Adults

Absolutely, and we'd love to have you! Young adults who have experienced loss make exceptional mentors and volunteers. Your lived experience is one of the most powerful things you can offer to a child who is walking a path you once walked.

Like attending programs as a member, volunteering is open-ended, meaning you can volunteer as often as you like. Once you complete the application process, background check, and orientation, you can sign up for any of our programs on weeknights and weekends.

We have volunteers who come multiple times a week, once a month, or even quarterly. Our programs are at a variety of times to support your schedule.

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Whether you're looking to connect, heal, or give back, there's a place for you. The LoKate young adult program offers meetings twice a month, both virtual and in-person. Here you will have the chance to center your grief experiences and connect with peers going through the same thing.

Additionally, you will have access to our online platform, Kate's Hub, where we keep the conversations going all month long.

We welcome anyone ages 18 to 30 who have experienced the death of anyone close to them – from immediate family members to close friends. You may also join at any time, no matter how fresh your grief is, because we know grief doesn't operate on a set timeline.

We also know that some people find that supporting kids and teens who are grieving helps them make meaning of their grief. If you want to get more involved in our community, you can fill out the volunteer application. Our team will guide you through the background check and orientation process.

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Most grief support groups serve adults grieving a recent loss. Kate's Club is unique because we specifically serve people who lost a parent, sibling, or loved one during childhood — and we bring together others who share that same foundational experience. Our community is built on the understanding that childhood loss shapes who you become.

We often heard from young adults that grief groups either catered to older widows or to children, but not people in their 20s. LoKate was created to help you find peers who get it. Because even though 1 in 5 young adults will be bereaved by age 25, it can still feel like you're the only one.

Kate's Club is also the largest bereavement organization in Georgia that uses our peer support model, focused on connecting with others and building an understanding community.

We've championed this philosophy for over 20 years, guided by the expertise of our staff and trained professionals. This is long enough that we've seen teens feel confident enough to stop attending programs, then return when grief resurfaces in adulthood. Our members know Kate's Club will always be here and that they will always belong.

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Yes, Kate's Club programs for young adults are provided at no cost to participants – no insurance or proof of income required.

This is thanks to our community of donors who believe that accessibility should never be a barrier to knowing that you are not alone.

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Many college students who are grieving feel isolated — campus counseling centers often aren't equipped for grief specifically, and peers may not understand. Kate's Club offers a community of young adults who share your experience, no matter how long ago your loss occurred.

Grief is the last thing the average college student needs added to a full plate, and it doesn't help that you're often expected to return to class in a short period of time or with proof of death. When it seems like none of your peers can truly understand these struggles, Kate's Club offers a supportive, understanding community.

Currently, we offer in-person meetings and outings in the Atlanta area. We also offer fully virtual meetings twice a month on Zoom, bringing you closer to people all over the world who are walking in your shoes.

Whether your grief is recent or resurfacing, whether you're missing a parent, sibling, partner, friend, or someone else close to you, Kate's Club is where you can feel like you truly belong.

You can even talk about grief's hard feelings. People don't always understand how grief can make you feel angry, jealous, guilty, relieved, or anything other than sad. At Kate's Club, we hold space for all of the good and bad that comes with grief.

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Grief doesn't have an expiration date. Young adults who lost a parent or sibling during childhood often experience what's called 'grief bursts,' or waves of grief triggered by milestones like graduation, first jobs, relationships, or starting a family. Kate's Club understands this ongoing journey.

Grief bursts happen at any age, but young adults are experiencing so much change, which can be difficult to cope with before throwing grief in the mix. It's common for changes in lifestyles and routines to cause stress, anxiety, or even resurfaced grief. If you find yourself wishing your person was there for your college graduation or to give you financial advice or to help you raise a child, then you are not alone.

However, as common as they are, it's uncommon for people to acknowledge and talk about grief bursts, leaving those experiencing them to feel alone in them. At Kate's Club, we know that grief has no timeline and are prepared to help you connect with others and feel understood.

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Yes. Kate's Club serves young adults who experienced the loss of a parent or loved one as a child or teenager, and who continue to carry that grief into adulthood. Our young adult programming is specifically designed for this unique experience.

Our young adult program, LoKate, is open to anyone ages 18 to 30 grieving the death of any person – parent, sibling, friend, partner, or another individual – close to them.

LoKate members meet twice a month in virtual and in-person settings. They may do activities like art and games, or they may just talk and connect. The programming is chosen by members, so everyone is comfortable and excited to share time and space with others who get it.

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