Friends of Aine is New Hampshireโs 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.
Weโ 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
โ5:00pm to 7:30pm
It was all smiles in Bedford on Sunday morning, where hundreds gathered to cheer on the Friends of Aine Kidsโ 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 Kidsโ 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…
โโIโve 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.
Iโve lost count of the number of times someone has told me Iโm โmature for my age.โ 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.
Weโre honored to announce that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed November as Children and Teensโ Grief Awareness Month in New Hampshire.
Grieving kids donโt always need the perfect words. ๐ They need people who are willing to show up, listen, remember, and keep checking in.
At Friends of Aine, we create safe spaces where children and families can talk about the person who died, share what theyโre feeling, and connect with others who understand.
You donโt have to fix grief. You just have to be willing to be there. ๐ ... See MoreSee Less
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Because of you, families can receive grief support at no cost to them.
Charity isnโt only about what we give. Itโs about what we make possible together.
Thank you for being part of our village and helping us work toward a world where no child grieves alone. ๐
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๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ! ๐ Our Friends of Aine Open House is just ๐๐๐ผ ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ away!
Join us on ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฑ:๐ฌ๐ฌโ๐ณ:๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐ 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 youโve been part of the Friends of Aine community for years or are just getting to know us, weโd love to welcome you. ๐
๐ 226 Coolidge Ave., Manchester, NH
๐ Registration appreciated at friendsofaine.com
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