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 Kid’s Try-athlon
Sunday, August 2nd
Bedford, NH Town Pool and High School
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
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.
Growing up, I found great comfort and happiness in making music. Ever since my dad died, I’ve been fighting to get that back. At my high school, I took part in our annual Battle of the Bands between the students and teachers.
When it comes to grief, I’ve always struggled with finding the right words. It doesn’t feel like there’s anything I could say that would fully explain the complexities of what it means to grieve a loved one. The unimaginable pain.
Looking for a fun way to give back this summer? 💜
Volunteer at the Friends of Aine Kids' Try-Athlon on August 2 and help create an unforgettable day for hundreds of young athletes and their families!
It's one of our favorite days of the year! Filled with smiles, laughter, high-fives, and an incredible community coming together to support grieving children and families.
Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or team and register today!
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Thank you for highlighting the work we do here at Friends of Aine! 💜Christine Phillips, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Friends of Aine, discusses the organization's mission, which is one close to her heart. LINK IN COMMENTS ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐟, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
“Children are our greatest gift. I am proud to be part of the incredible team of staff and volunteers at Friends of Aine who work tirelessly to fill a vital need for many families in our community who are grappling with grief. As Friends of Aine expands its reach, it is an honor to provide grief resources and training throughout our state and beyond so that no child will grieve alone.”
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