Lions Club Offenbach supports grieving children with a donation of 1,000 euros

Lions Club Offenbach supports grieving children with a donation of 1,000 euros

Good news for grief counseling in the region: The Lions Club Offenbach Rhein-Main recently made a donation of 1,000 euros to Lacrima gGmbH in the Johanniter Regional Association Offenbach. This generous support is part of the Lions' commitment to supporting long-term social projects, especially for children and young people. The official handover took place last week, in the presence of regional board member Sven Korsch and past president Georg Picard.

Lacrima, which was launched just over a year ago, offers children and young people professional support in protected groups as they grieve. The aim of the facility is to help young people deal with the loss of someone close to them. Christina Dölle, the director of Lacrima, presented the center's working methods during the event and thanked the Lions Club members for their exemplary support in creating a safe space for grieving children and young people.

Donations to support grief recovery

The First District Councilor Carsten Müller also supported the Lacrima Group and recently presented a donation of 1,500 euros. This sum comes from the assets of the German Youth Foundation, which supports projects for young people. How OP online reports, the donations will be used to secure the financing of a funeral festival, which will be celebrated instead of a summer festival. Inspired by the Mexican “Dia de los Muertos,” this event will be a colorful festival to remember those who have died, an occasion for celebration rather than mourning.

Lacrima currently offers three different children's grief groups, including a group for children aged four and over, and a youth group with five young people. There are also two groups for adults. This is also where a therapy dog ​​comes into play: Coffy helps the young mourners talk about their loss. Dölle highlights the urgency of needing more volunteers to support the growing number of participants.

Community in grief

The funeral offices, as well as those of the Maltese, offer similar support to people who have suffered a loss. The meetings are designed to create a community in which experiences and feelings can be shared. In addition to sadness, the focus is also on moments of joy and togetherness. There are both closed groups with permanent members and open groups that are accessible to every grieving person.

The Lacrima group is therefore not only a place for grieving children and young people, but also an example of the strong network and solidarity in the region. It is clear that the support of local organizations and the commitment of volunteers make a crucial contribution to supporting young people in difficult times. The donations from the Lions and the German Youth Foundation show how important community support is for young people dealing with loss.