Billy's Place, a Glendale-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting kids and families coping with grief, recently announced it was named a 2024 grant recipient by the West Valley Mavericks Foundation.  

"The funds from this grant will significantly enhance our ability to provide Grief Informed Schools training to educators throughout the West Valley, ensuring that schools can create supportive environments for kiddos who are grieving. This partnership helps us expand our reach and bring much-needed resources to those who need it most" stated Karina Haholy, school bereavement liaison of Billy's Place, in a press release.

Billy's Place offers a variety of grief support services, including peer-to-peer support groups, grief-informed school trainings, a grief resource center, and community outreach.

Thanks to the grant, the organization can serve even more families in the community. This collaboration allows Billy's Place to meet the expanding needs of Valley schools and families, especially as the population grows. 

The West Valley Mavericks Foundation’s mission is to assist families, children, and others in need while improving the quality of life within West Valley communities through donations to Arizona-based organizations. Each year, the foundation selects several nonprofit organizations, like Billy's Place, that align with its goals and are making an impact in the local community.

“The West Valley Mavericks Foundation generated over $2.3 million in 2023 to support the West Valley community.   As a result of 2023 efforts, the West Valley Mavericks will be providing funding to over 90 West Valley charities this year.  West Valley Mavericks Foundation President, Chad Frank, stated.

For information about Billy's Place, the grief informed schools program, or how to get involved, visit www.billysplace.me.