WHAT WE DO

Our Main Programs

Camp SHIELD Family Bereavement Retreat

For bereaved families (parents, grandparents and siblings) who are overwhelmed in their grief.

When:  August 26 - 28, 2022

Where: Camp Kinard in Batesburg-Leesvile, SC

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Cost: $50 per family (up to 10 family members)

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Jacoby's Journey Group

Jacoby’s Journey Group is an ongoing in person community created to allow grieving parents, grandparents and adult siblings to connect and share with others in a safe place as they navigate this unique journey.

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When:  Usually the first Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Eastern.

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Next Meeting: August 4

Where:  Virtual

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Link:  Text "VIRTUAL" to 833-990-3299 to receive the private meeting link. Create an account for the Nucleus app.

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Cost:    Free

The mission of Jacoby’s Shield is to help parents, grandparents and siblings grieving a death of a child find connection and healing. Our vision is that no parent, grandparent or sibling should be alone in grief. We expect to achieve this vision by helping the entire family unit move through their grief together as one.

Death is inevitable, and there will always be parents and siblings struggling with the tragic loss of loved ones. We want to ensure that grieving families are not forgotten, and provide them with the preventive programs and individualized services necessary to begin their healing process.

Time

Jacoby's Shield is a volunteer organization. If you would like to be involved in direct service to our bereaved community, talk to us about sharing some time to Jacoby's Shield. We are always looking for help. To get started, click the button below and fill out the volunteer form.

Talents

Do you have a special talent that you feel would be valuable to Jacoby's Shield, and would like to share that talent? To get started, click the button below and fill out the talents volunteer form. Examples of special talents:

         - Accounting

         - Graphic Design

         - Social Media

Treasure

Donating your treasure, large or small, helps us achieve our mission. We believe that bereaved families have already paid a high price. Your generosity allows us to offer Camp SHIELD and Jacoby's Journey Support Group affordably. If you would like to donate online, click the button below to get started.

Tools

Would like to purchase and donate specific tools (supplies) that will be used for ongoing needs, Camp SHIELD or Jacoby's Journey Support Group?  We are always in need of supplies. To get started, click the button below and fill out the tools donation form to get started.