Help Us Build a Community Where No One Walks Alone

Every act of support, big or small, helps create a sanctuary where grief is met with compassion, presence, and dignity. Together, we can hold space for those navigating life’s most tender and difficult moments.

Ways You Can Make A Difference

Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone with a heart on the screen and the word "Donate" below.

An illustration of a person sharing their heart to The Waiting Place with the word "Volunteer" below.

One person is giving and the other person is receiving the help they need.

Donate

Donations help create and sustain the community at The Waiting Place. Giving supports grief groups, spiritual companionship, workshops, and future gatherings that offer space for connection and care.

If you feel called to give, we offer both one-time and monthly options, with the opportunity to become a Founding Supporter during our inaugural year, 2026. Every gift helps build a sanctuary where grief is met with presence, dignity, and belonging.

Become a Founding Supporter

Partner

Partnerships expand the reach and depth of The Waiting Place Foundation. We welcome collaboration with organizations, professionals, churches, mental health providers, and spiritually motivated groups who share a commitment to supporting people through grief and life transitions.

Partnerships may include co-hosted events, shared workshops, professional collaboration, resource development, or guidance as we continue shaping The Waiting Place as a sanctuary for the grieving. If you feel aligned with this work, we would love to explore how we might support one another.

Become a Partner

Volunteer

Volunteers help create the welcoming, grounded environment that defines The Waiting Place. Volunteering may include greeting and supporting participants at events, assisting with grief groups, helping with set-up and hospitality, or offering administrative and outreach support behind the scenes.

If you feel called to offer your time, presence, or skills, volunteering is a meaningful way to walk alongside others and contribute to a community built on care and connection. We value every offering, no matter how small it may seem.

Walk With Us

Contributions

Website Design & Development
We are deeply grateful to Varied Management for their thoughtful work in designing and creating The Waiting Place website. Their care, creativity, and collaboration helped bring this vision into a visible, welcoming space that allows people to find support, resources, and community when they need it most.
Because of their work, The Waiting Place can reach more people, share its mission clearly, and invite others to participate through donations, programs, and connection. We are thankful for their role in helping build a digital home that reflects the heart and purpose of this community.
Created With Community
The Waiting Place was shaped through conversation, collaboration, prayer, and shared wisdom. This work reflects the presence of many, those who offered insight, encouragement, care, and belief along the way. We are grateful for every voice and every heart that helped bring this vision into being.
Photography & Visual Storytelling
Much of the imagery throughout this site comes from Patti’s own photographic work—created as part of her personal grief and healing journey. These images reflect the themes of presence, uncertainty, beauty, and becoming that shape The Waiting Place, and invite visitors to slow down and feel rather than rush to understanding.