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We’re creating a world in which it’s okay to grieve.

This is our vision
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Kate's Community for parents and caregivers
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Everyone, at some point in their lives, grieves the death of someone important to them.
Grief can be overwhelming and isolating, but it shouldn’t be. What if, through your grief, you could find community and belonging? What if, through sharing your experience, you could learn to understand and process your grief?
Let’s make that a reality for the griever in all of us. Together, let’s create a world in which it’s okay to grieve.

Our Mission

To empower children and teens, their families, and young adults facing life after the death of a parent, sibling, caregiver, or someone important to them.
Members of the Kate's Club community, from children to adults, stand together, united by a sense of belonging and support in their shared journey through grief.Children at Kate’s Club engage in a creative activity, crafting vinyl record art, turning a moment of shared grief into one of connection and creativity.Volunteers in red 'Mission Every One' shirts from Macy's, embodying the spirit of community and support at a Kate's Club event.A volunteer at Kate's Club, equipped with supplies and a warm smile, ready to support children through their healing journey.Members of the Kate's Club community, from children to adults, stand together, united by a sense of belonging and support in their shared journey through grief.Children at Kate’s Club engage in a creative activity, crafting vinyl record art, turning a moment of shared grief into one of connection and creativity.
In 2003, Kate’s Club launched in Atlanta, GA with a gathering of six children for a social outing at a bowling alley and has matured into a dynamic, statewide nonprofit that has helped more than 10,000 grieving children and teens, their families, and young adults understand how to cope with their grief and know they are not alone.
Kate’s Club is a place where being separated from someone important to you can be connective. Where experiencing a death can mean entering a new chapter of life. And where missing someone can lead to feeling seen. In this club, grief is challenging but it’s also growth — an example of how every part of life can become a chance to have a positive experience if you’re supported and among a community.

Our programs are guided by the National Alliance for Children's Grief's Standards of Practice. Click here to learn more.
What We
Believe in
Fun
We enjoy and respect our time together.
Safety
We are a safe place to share feelings and where you can be your true self.
Support
We provide tools to carry you through your grief journey.
Community
We welcome everyone and create a circle of support and understanding.
Growth
We provide opportunities for learning and discovery after death.
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Kate's Club, we build a safe community with a true sense of belonging where each individual — member, parent or caregiver, young adult, volunteer, or staff — feels empowered to share their whole, authentic selves. We believe in the broadest possible view of diversity and inclusion, valuing the visible and invisible qualities that make all humans who they are.

We strive to encourage, support, and celebrate each person connected with our organization, and provide an equitable opportunity for them to express themselves and use their voices. And we know that different ideas, perspectives, and experiences create a stronger Kate's Club.

Our Founder

At the age of 22, Kate founded Kate's Club with a vision to create a safe space where grieving children could come together to connect and grow through the grief experience. Today, as its Founder and Advisory Board Chair, Kate remains unwaveringly committed to the mission of Kate's Club.
It's Time We Reframe Grief for Children | Kate Atwood | TEDxBigSky
Watch Kate’s TED Talk
"Every corner in life is a new opportunity to have a positive, exciting experience; the wealth of those experiences is measured by people who surround you during them.”
Kate Atwood
Read Our Founder’s Story
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Our People

Passionate, caring, and most importantly here to help grieve.
Meet Our Team

Our Blog

Let's share our stories about grief.
Read Our Blog
A paper handprint at Kate’s Club with a heartfelt reminder to 'Listen to memories and stories,' symbolizing their mission of shared healing.