BEREAVED TOGETHER

Programs

1. BraveHer Conference - May 3 & 4, 2025 - 176 ladies came together to honor & remember the children who are no longer here on this earth. Each day had speakers, movement exercises; yoga, mediatation, parmpering, support & sharing time to talk with other mothers who know what they are go through. Food was provided on both days, and each woman in attendance received a swag bag of pamering products.

   $148,288 spent$25,339 earned by the program
   94% of program spending

2. Monthly Braves moves started in June 2025- Bereaved moms meet at a different venue every month to do some sort of physical activity; yoga, stretch & strengthen, kick boxing, meditation etc... certified instructors or facilitators are always present. Then there is time for sharing of their childs story and how they are coping. Light refreshments are provided at each gathering.

   $3,111 spent$8,718 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

3. Walk to Remember was held on October 12th in Greendale WI. 502 participants walked in rememberance of their child/children that are no longer with us. This was a free event that we provided with expenses covered by our organization.We did sell Tshirts that were purchased thru a third party with a slight markup being donated back to our organization. Along with signs that were posted along the walk with their childs name.

   $2,346 spent$2,555 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

4. Photo Session for 9 Bereaved Mom's with a light dinner and a night of pampering with hairstylist & make up artists followed by a photo session with pictures of artifacts of their lost child along with conversations with other mothers who know what they are going through.

   $1,589 spent
   1% of program spending

5. Date with Grief for couples who have lost a child- held at a local venue called Bust N Stuff for 8 couples. They spent and evening learning about how different men & women grieve. Followed by each couple having a 15 session of busting and smashing things to get out their aggressions. Heavy appetizers and soft beverages were provided

   $818 spent$271 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

6. Kids Wellness Event held in February this was a free event that 29 people signed up. The weather was not nice and a number of people did not show up. The ones that did had the kiddos learn some hip hop dance moves and a fun craft was made while parents had a grief counseler give a talk on managing their grief

   $181 spent
   0% of program spending

7. Waukesha Chirstmas Parade had 92 people sign up to walk but again the weather was very cold and had 35 people show up at a local restaurant. Before the parade they decorated a banner with their childs name and appetizers, hot chocolate & cider. All were given a battery operated candle to light along the parade route. This was also a free event.

   $1,698 spent
   1% of program spending

The 7 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $158,031.