Willow Center For Children's Grief

Guiding Children Through Grief
2025-11-05 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Guiding Children Through Grief:
For registration, visit Guiding Children Through Grief Registration now!
Tools and Strategies for Caregivers & Educators – a free community event!
Supporting a grieving child can feel overwhelming—whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator.
Join us to gain practical tools and insights from a panel of experts.
* Pre-register for an extra FREE raffle entry! *
Objectives & Outcomes:

Understand Grief: How grief manifests across different developmental stages.
Recognize Reactions: Identify and address common behavioral, social, emotional & academic impacts.
Communicate Effectively: Practical yet compassionate tools for home and classroom support.
Foster Resilience: Grief-Informed tools that create emotional safety
Access Resources: Local and national support for children who are grieving and their families.

Who Should Attend?
Parents, caregivers, educators, childcare providers, and community members who support children’s well-being.
Event Highlights:

When: November 5, 2025 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Where: Holiday Inn, Clarkston, WA

Schedule:

4:00 – 4:20 PM: Networking & appetizers (cocktails available)
4:20 – 7:00 PM: Learning session + expert panel discussion

Walk-ins are welcome!
Pre-registration simply helps us make sure we have enough materials and resources for everyone.

BONUS: Register & Win!
Every attendee receives a free raffle entry for a prize package of their choice.
Pre-register and receive an extra raffle entry – FREE!
*Must be present to win.*

Supported by grant funding from New York Life and the National Alliance for Grieving Children, whose generosity makes this event possible.

Camp Erin 2025
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13 | WA
Camp Erin is our annual weekend overnight camp for kids, ages 6-17, who experienced the death of someone close to them.
Campers participate in fun, traditional camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support, led by bereavement professionals and trained volunteers.

Corks for a Cause
2025-06-26 18:00 UTC | LIndsay Creek Vineyards, 3017 Powers Ave, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
Come to Lindsay Creek Vineyards on June 26th for a night of fun and to learn more and donate to the Willow Center for Grieving Children. Doors open at 5:30 pm and 10 percent of all food/drink sales, go back into the organization’s programs.

Gathering Under the Willow
2025-05-08 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Barn at Mader Farm, 13506 Hillside Rd, Genesse, ID, 83832, United States
Gear up for the ultimate Camp adventure at Willow Center’s 6th annual Gathering Under the Willow!

Get ready for camp games that’ll have you laughing, mouthwatering food and drinks that’ll make your taste buds dance, and a chance to discover the amazing work the Willow Center is doing for the community. And wait for it… for the first time, you’ll witness the magical Luminary Ceremony up close and personal!

Purchase tickets and sponsorships here!

Idaho Gives
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-01 | WA

The Little Big Wagon Raffle
2024-10-04 - 2024-12-15 | WA

Camp Erin 2024
2024-07-12 - 2024-07-14 | WA

Corks For A Cause
2024-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | LIndsay Creek Vineyards, 3017 Powers Ave, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
Join Willow Center Bingo Night… a night of fun, food and delicious wine at Lindsay Creek Vineyards. 10% of all sales which includes food and drinks will be donated back to the Willow Center.

Gathering Under the Willow
2024-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Holiday Inn Clarkston, 700 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA, 99403, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, May 1st at Holiday Inn Clarkston for Gathering Under the Willow, sponsored by CCi Speer, in celebration of 25 years of Hope, Help, Healing.
Enjoy a wine and beer tasting experience, a buffet dinner, as well as learning how the Willow Center has been impacting the Lewis Clark Valley community for the past 25 years!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Table sponsors will have their logo at their sponsored table, recognition at event, combined recognition with other table sponsors on Willow Center’s social media.
Table Sponsor (included table for 8): $1000
Individual tickets: $50
Your generosity will directly impact the lives of grieving families in the LC Valley community.
We look forward to seeing you at our fifth annual Gathering Under the Willow.

Supporting Children and Families Following an Overdose Death
2023-05-24 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lewiston City Library, 411 D Street, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Join us for an afternoon of learning and conversation.
Please join us for a replay of the 2023 National Conference & Webcast presented by the National Alliance for Children’s Grief:
SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOLLOWING AN OVERDOSE DEATH
Wednesday, May 24th, 1:00-4:00 pm with panel discussion to follow.
Lewiston City Library – Upstairs
You can register for the event here: https://supportandoverdoses.eventbrite.com)
Doors open at 12:30. The Willow Center has partnered with SPIN to provide free community resources. Thanks to the Cambia Health Foundation this event is brought to the community free of charge. Refreshments will be provided thanks to the Port of Lewiston

Third Annual Gathering Under the Willow
2022-06-16 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Hells Canyon Grand Hotel, 621 21st Street, Lewiston, ID
Come join us on June 16th at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel to learn more about the Willow Center, what we have accomplished in the last year, and the benefit we provide to the community. Donations are highly requested but not required. If you would like to sponsor a table please reach out to Gabriel Iacoboni, Executive Director at 208 – 790 – 8648 or ed@willow-center.org.

Corks 4 A Cause
2022-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | LIndsay Creek Vineyards, 3017 Powers Ave, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
Join Willow Center for a night of fun, food and delicious wine at Lindsay Creek Vineyards. Grab bags will be available to buy once doors open at 6pm and we also will have a Heads or Tails raffle. Plus, ten percent of all proceeds from wine and food sales benefit grieving children and families. So come on down and join us. We would love to see you.

Redneck Rendezvous 2021
2021-08-07 16:00 - 22:00 UTC | Shelly and Brien DeAtley, 135 Southport Avenue, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
The Willow Center Board of Directors is excited to announce the 4th Redneck Rendezvous, presented by Peters & Keatts, on August 7, 2021, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.
This event will be hosted at the home of Shelly and Brien DeAtley, and we are currently looking for Lead, Major, Game and Supporting Sponsors. In addition, you can also Adopt a Porta-Potty. Thank you to all our sponsors. This is our biggest fund raiser of the year, and we would like to invite you to be part of it. Below is a small sample of the fun that has taken place in the past:
• Annie Oakley trap shoot
• “Redneck” themed carnival games
• BBQ, Tamales and authentic Mexican.
• Live and silent auction
• Live music
Tickets will go on sale online and in – person on July 1st. Pre – sale tickets before the dat of the event are $75 for an individual or $150 for a couple. Tickets at the door are $85 an individual or $170 a couple. Food and non – alcoholic drinks are provided at the event. A no – host bar will be provided at the event. Tickets go on sale the morning of July 1. To purchase tickets click on the link HERE.
You can also purchase tickets by calling 208 – 791 – 7192 or visiting our office at 1714 G Street Lewiston, Idaho.

Corks For A Cause 2021
2021-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | LIndsay Creek Vineyards, 3017 Powers Ave, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
Come on down to Lindsay Creek Vineyards on July 29th for a night of fun, live music and drinks/horderves to learn more and donate to the Willow Center for Grieving Children. There will be grab bags ($30 each) and a 50/50 bead necklace raffle which can be purchased at 6pm, live music and a donation board. Doors open at 5:30pm and all proceeds from the event, including 10 percent of all food/drink sales, go back into the organization’s programs. Beads and grab bags are available for purchase at 6pm.

Gathering Under The Willows
2021-04-23 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Hells Canyon Grand Hotel, 621 21st Street, Lewiston, ID
You are invited to the Willow Center’s 2nd Annual Gathering Under the Willows held at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel. Come join fellow community members as they learn and listen about the good work the Willow Center is doing in our community! Doors will open at 7:30 am and a complimentary breakfast and presentation will occur at 8. A donation and RSVP are requested to attend.
If you would like to sponsor a table please contact Gabriel Iacoboni, Executive Director at 208 – 790 – 8648 for more information. Table sponsorships seat six and start at $500 and above.
The event will also be live streamed on Facebook. Stay tuned for the link to the livestream.

Lewiston Food Truck Night Benefiting Willow Center
2020-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | WA
Grab some grub, get a drink and head on up to the Lewiston Food Truck Night at the Fairgrounds on June 16 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Some of the night’s proceeds will go towards Willow Center’s annual Camp Erin and you could win some cool swag.
We hope to see you there!

Little Big Wagon Final Drawing
2019-12-21 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | WA
The Willow Center will be at the Lewiston Center Mall for its Little Big Wagon final Drawing. Tickets are available for sale from 9am – 3pm and the Final Drawing will be at 3pm. Tickets are $5 for one, or $20 for five for a chance to be win one or more of ten differently themed wagons. Mega wagon tickets are $20 apiece and include a chance to go to Florida, win a $1,000 and more. This is your last chance to buy some raffle tickets for some truly amazing items. All proceeds go towards benefiting grieving children and their families. Final drawing will be held at 3pm!

Little Big Wagon At Christmas Extravaganza
2019-12-14 09:00 - 2019-12-15 17:00 UTC | WA
The Willow Center will be at the Christmas Extravaganza selling raffle tickets for its annual Little Big Wagon event. Tickets are $5 for one, or $20 for five for a chance to be win one or more of ten differently themed wagons. Mega wagon tickets are $20 apiece and include a chance to go to Florida, win a $1,000 and more. All proceeds go to benefiting grieving children and their families!

Little Big Wagon Black Friday Sale
2019-11-29 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
The Willow Center will be at the Lewiston Center Mall selling raffle tickets for its annual Little Big Wagon fundraiser. Tickets are $5 for one, or $20 for five for a chance to be win one or more of ten differently themed wagons. Mega wagon tickets are $20 apiece and include a chance to go to Florida, win a $1,000 and more. All proceeds go towards benefiting grieving children and their families in need.

Little Big Wagon At Sportman's Wearhouse
2019-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | WA
The Willow Center will be at the Lewiston Sportman Warehouse selling raffle tickets for its annual Little Big Wagon event. Tickets are $5 for one, or $20 for five for a chance to be win one or more of ten differently themed wagons. Mega wagon tickets are $20 apiece and include a chance to go to Florida, win a $1,000 and more. All proceeds go to benefiting grieving children and their families!
