Friends of Aine is New Hampshire’s only nonprofit dedicated solely to supporting children, teens, young adults and families grieving the death of a loved one. Through peer support programs, educational resources, and community training, we help young people build resilience, emotional strength, and the coping skills they need to move forward.
We rely 100% on the generosity of individual, organizational donors, and amazing volunteers to provide support to children and their families completely free of charge.
We provide bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the death of a loved one.
Everyone has their own way to grieve. We help them find their way.
That’s why we are so committed to empowering children, helping them understand and navigate their grief.
2026 Fall Series Young Adult Registration
September 15 thru November 3
Tuesdays
6:00pm to 7:30pm
2026 Fall Series Family Registration
September 15 thru November 5
Tuesday or Thursday
6:00pm to 7:30pm
2026 Open House
Wednesday, November 4
5:00pm to 7:30pm
It was all smiles in Bedford on Sunday morning, where hundreds gathered to cheer on the Friends of Aine Kids’ Try-Athlon participants and enjoy a post-race family festival. The Try-Athlon is a swimming, biking and running race for children ages 4-15. Participants lined up and jumped into the community pool in small groups starting at…
Every August, the grounds of the Bedford Town Pool and High School fill with the energy of hundreds of young athletes. The Friends of Aine Kids’ Try-athlon brings together children aged 4 to 15, along with families, volunteers, and local supporters, for a swim, bike, and run event where every participant crosses the finish line…
I’ve found that people tend to receive the most support for their grief within the days to weeks after someone dies. This is when people are most likely to offer condolences, physically show up, and offer meals.
To me, the holidays are all about spending time with my loved ones and giving back to my community and those who mean the most to me. That becomes a little harder when one of the most important people in your life dies.
I’ve lost count of the number of times someone has told me I’m “mature for my age.” At the time, I thought I was supposed to take that as a compliment and embrace it. Looking back, I realize that I had no idea just how young I really was.
We’re honored to announce that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed November as Children and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month in New Hampshire.
𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! 💜 Our Friends of Aine Open House is just 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 away!
Join us on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟬𝟬–𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 to tour our Center, meet our team, and learn more about the free grief support programs we provide for children, teens, young adults, and families across New Hampshire.
Whether you’ve been part of the Friends of Aine community for years or are just getting to know us, we’d love to welcome you. 💜
📍 226 Coolidge Ave., Manchester, NH
🔗 Registration appreciated at friendsofaine.com
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𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫-𝐭𝐨-𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬. 💜 Our groups provide a safe, supportive space for grieving children and families to connect with others who understand what they’re going through.
All Friends of Aine programs are 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 to families and young adults.
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Peer-to-peer grief support is about connection. 💜
It brings together people who understand what it’s like to experience the death of someone they love. Because sometimes the most powerful support comes from knowing you’re not the only one.
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