Mission
FOUNDED AS TED E. BEAR HOLLOW IN 2001, THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE GRIEF SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THE NOW REORGANIZED AGENCY IS KNOW AS THE COLLECTIVE FOR HOPE; ITS MISSION TO COMBINE THE STRENGTH OF ITS PROGRAM BRANDS AND CO-LOCATED SERVICES TO LEAD RESPONSE TO LOSS, ELEVATE THE VALUE OF GRIEF COMPANIONSHIP, AND PROMOTE HEALTH SURVIVORSHIP. IN ADDITION TO THE WORK OF ITS PROGRAM BRANDS, THE COLLECTIVE FOR HOPE PROVIDES A CAMPUS AND BACKBONE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR COLLABORATING AND CO-LOCATING PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE VARIOUS TYPES OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS(PROFESSIONALS AND LAY PEOPLE), AND INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILYIES NAVIGATING LOSS, SERIOUS ILLNESS, AND/OR INJURY.