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Father’s Day

For many of us our dads were our very first heroes. They taught us how to fix things, camp, fish, cook over a fire, play sports, and so much more. They may have taken us on adventures to new an interesting places far away or just in our back yard. But for some Father’s Day can … Read more

#GivingTuesday

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, we invite you to celebrate generosity and to give to your favorite charities and organizations. It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, … Read more

Wear Blue for Child & Teen Grief Awareness Day – Thursday, November 20

Nevada State Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed Nov. 20, 2014 as Child and Teen Grief Awareness Day. In honor of Child and Teen Grief Awareness Day, The Solace Tree is holding a fun, family event at The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows William N. Pennington Facility on Thursday, Nov. 20. Child and Teen Grief Awareness Day is designed to help society become more aware of the needs of grieving children and teens, and the benefits they obtain from the support of others. Observed on the Thursday before Thanksgiving each year, Child and Teen Grief Awareness Day is intentionally set in the holiday season, often a particularly difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

“It’s a day focused on remembering the children and teens all around us who have experienced the death of a loved one,” explains Emilio Parga, executive director of The Solace Tree. “Families often feel more alone during the holidays and this a reminder to reach out to them and let them know they haven’t been forgotten.”

In commemoration of Child and Teen Grief Awareness Day, individuals are asked to wear blue on Thursday, Nov. 20. That day, The Solace Tree is holding a celebration at The Boys & Girls Club including carnival games from Circus Circus, food from Port of Subs, music provided by Wild 102.9FM, arts and crafts, free fingerprinting from New York Life and more. Mostly, they’ll be celebrating the people, businesses and groups that participate in Child and Teen Grief Awareness

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Parga to Speak at National Conference for Elementary School Leaders

The Solace Tree’s executive director, Emilio Parga, is scheduled to speak at the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) 2014 National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, July 12. The Conference attracts the most dynamic leaders in the education field—principles, superintendents, teachers and decision-makers—from around the country to learn about best practices in their … Read more

Swimming for Solace

In memory of his father, Robby Schlesinger will once again be braving the cold depths of Lake Tahoe to raise money for the Solace Tree and other causes close to his heart. Starting on Saturday, July 19, and continuing each day through July 26 (or until completed), he will be swimming around Lake Tahoe. This … Read more

Solace Tree Moves Into New Boys & Girls Club Pennington Facility

Solace Tree Moves Into

New Boys & Girls Club Pennington Facility

Reno, NV (May 6, 2014) – The Solace Tree is celebrating 10 years of providing service to the community by partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.  

 When the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows opened its new William N. Pennington facility on Foster Drive in Reno this May, the Solace Tree moved its operations to the second floor, where the Big Brothers  Big Sisters of Northern Nevada is be headquartered.

More than just a geographic move, the partnership will allow all three organizations to share resources and referrals. “Losing a parent or someone close to you can be a challenging experience and we unfortunately see families dealing with it too often. We are so glad to be able to have this enhanced partnership with the Solace Tree to help our children through the grieving process in a positive way,” said Mike Wurm, Chief Professional Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

“Our goal is to provide children, teens, and adults an opportunity to express, acknowledge, normalize and integrate their grief experience,” explained Solace Tree Executive Director Emilio Parga. “By partnering with the Boys & Girls Club, we’ll be able to expand our services to even more people, while being in a great building.”

The Solace Tree, Inc. is a 501c (3) non-profit based in Reno, NV, with a mission to provide peer support, information and education to schools and the community to promote healing and recovery for grieving

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Good Grief Program at the Boys & Girls Club

Solace Tree To Offer
Good Grief Program at the Boys & Girls Club

Reno, NV (June 3, 2014) – The Solace Tree is introducing a new Good Grief Club, which provides support to children and teens, ages 5 to 18, who are dealing with loss. An orientation will be held Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 at the Solace Tree, and dinner will be served. There is a monthly cost of $50 per family. For more information, email info@solacetree.org or call 775.324.7723.

The Good Grief Club will be an opportunity to help them cope with loss issues that could include:

  • Living in a single parent home
  • Living with someone who is an alcoholic or drug user
  • Having an incarcerated parent
  • Dealing with bullies in school, home or the neighborhood
  • Managing anger responsibly
  • Resolving conflict peacefully
  • Coping with loss and grief
  • Enhancing self-esteem
  • Living, learning, and growing through diversity

Participating children can benefit from learning how to self-manage more effectively in such areas of self-esteem, stress management, and social skills development. Children also learn about themselves and others; address their needs; formulate their thoughts, feelings, and actions as members of the Good Grief Club.

With more than 10 years of helping children and teens deal with loss from death, the Solace Tree staff and volunteers are well-prepared to help families dealing with the emotional strife caused by divorce, moving, visitation rights, loss of belonging(s), and remarriage, just to name a few. Through this program, children will:

  • Better understand their current life situations, as well as find communality and normalcy
  • Develop coping strengths
  • Feel safe within their group
  • Express feelings,

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