CaringMatters is honored to host Dr. Tashel C. Bordere, a well-respected, nationally-known expert in the field of children's bereavement. This interactive presentation is designed to contextualize the multidimensional components that characterize loss, trauma, and suffocated grief for youth and families from marginalized backgrounds with focus on Black youth and families. Research, theory, and case examples will be integrated as we examine systemic inequities in loss and coping and some practices that are essential to culturally relevant support of bereaved Black youth.
Tashel C. Bordere, PhD, CT is an author, internationally-known speaker, and grant-funded researcher at the Center for Family Policy and Research at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is Vice-President of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief and serves on the Board of the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) and Advisory Council of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Dr. Bordere is a former Forward Promise Fellow (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) and has received numerous awards including the Ronald K. Barrett National Award (ADEC) and 2022 Excellence in Engagement in Outreach Award at the University of Missouri. Her research, publications, consultations, and trainings focus on cultural trauma, stigmatized loss (homicide loss), Black youth and family bereavement, suffocated grief (a term she coined), and culturally relevant research and practices. She has a co-edited/co-written book - Handbook of Social Justice in Loss and Grief (Routledge).

Thank You to Our Community Education Funding Partner!
Sponsorships & Bays Available - Act Fast!
Sunday, March 26, 2023, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Topgolf Germantown
20101 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD
Golfing For Good Event Committee
Chairs: Kelly Sotak & Bill Hard

Lisa Benjamin • Leigh Bluestein • Vince Crivella • Kevin Kane
Jeffrey Rubin • Allison Stearns • Tori Tomlinson
You don't want to miss this! Join CaringMatters for the 2nd Annual Golfing For Good fundraising event at Topgolf in Germantown, Maryland.

Become a Golfing For Good Sponsor or purchase a golf bay NOW! Don't delay! We have a limited number of golf bays and expect this event to sell out quickly!
 
This FUN-Raiser is a family-friendly event and a perfect, open-air activity for both golfers and non-golfers that will help raise critical funds to support CaringMatters' mission so that no one dies or grieves alone. Each climate-controlled, open-air hitting bay seats up to six people. The event will include appetizers, beverages, Fajita Feast and dessert for all. In addition to golf, guests can enjoy the open-air patio and a game room with foosball, a pool table and corn hole.

Contests with prizes include Hole-in-One, Men’s Long Drive, Women’s Long Drive, Golf Ball Guess, 50-50 Raffle and an auction of golf foursomes at some of the area’s most exclusive clubs.
Welcome New Staff Members
Amy Bayersdorfer joins the CaringMatters staff as our new Chief Operating Officer. She comes to CaringMatters with extensive experience in finance, human resources, information technology and operations in general. Over the past few years, she has intentionally shifted her career from the for-profit, business sector to the nonprofit sector, where she has utilized her skills to contribute to mission-driven organizations. Read more.
Amy Fier, LCSW-C, joins our staff in a new position, Senior Director of Patient and Caregiver Services, created when CaringMatters was selected by the Community Care Corps to receive funds for volunteers assisting local family caregivers, older adults, and adults with disabilities in Montgomery County. Amy has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector working with senior adults facing health and mental health challenges, as well as coordinating and mentoring volunteers. Read more.
Brendan O'Connell, who is completing his social work internship with CaringMatters, joined our staff in a new position, Development Associate. For his internship, he has been working with The Whole You Program at the Shady Grove Aquilino Cancer Center, connecting adult patients with community resources. As our Development Associate, Brendan is working at the Cottage on administrative operations, event management, fundraising and technology. Read More.
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Thank You to Our Annual Charter Sponsors

William Hard
Irma Poretsky
518 S. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-869-HOPE (4673)