In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
Empowering Grieving Youth Through
Education, Music & The Arts
Grief Heroes Foundation: Built on 15 years of developing tools for grieving families, now growing under our 501(c)(3) status.
Empowering Young Hearts:
Teenager Leads Kids in Coping with Grief
Meet Andy Binau, a 15-year-old author, co-founder of the Grief Heroes Foundation, and creator of ZAM the Super Dog. At the age of 9, Andy lost a friend to cancer and decided to write a book to comfort the grieving sister.
In this interview, Andy reveals the importance of grief support for children and highlights the profound impact our work has had on the lives of those navigating grief.
Discover our inspiring history and how we continue to make a difference.
Grief Heroes Donations:
Empowering Elementary Students & Educators
Great news: The impact of our pilot school donation project during the COVID-19 pandemic has been significant.
In 2020, we initiated a pilot project in the Putnam School District of Oklahoma to provide support to grieving students. Our efforts included donating grief workbooks to 18 elementary schools and offering online training in "best practices" for utilizing our tools to educators.
Our research revealed that 93% of teachers never received training on how to support students, so we donated our Grief Heroes Kits to 18 inner-city elementary schools in Oklahoma City. We also provided training on best practices to teachers and school counselors, and the feedback we received was profound.
To expand our services, we are developing a platform to digitize our books and resources, making them accessible to grieving families and school districts nationwide.
We are seeking grants and corporate sponsors to help us move forward.
Contact us to see how we can work together.
Learn more our Pilot Project.
Introduction to Our Grief Work Books
Our grief workbooks for children have been generously donated to over 3,000 children since 2015. The positive feedback we have received highlights the need for accessible grief resources.
Our goal is to enhance and digitize our books and resources, and extend our reach to families and school districts across the nation. Explore our online library to discover more about the books.
Feedback from Families and Professionals on Our Books
The Child Psychologist
"Super Dog Zam shares his heartfelt story of loss and grief. Through his, Zam provides support to children who have experienced the death of a loved one.
These developmentally tailored books give children a forum to explore and express their feelings. Zam and his friends help facilitate meaningful conversations between children and caregivers, who can foster the healing process."
- Kristin Wieneke Malatino
Child Psychologist, PhD
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We take pride in providing high-quality grief support and value feedback, as it helps us improve our tools. For additional endorsements, please visit this page.
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Your involvement is crucial as we strive to leave a footprint of hope in our community. Together, we can create positive change and inspire others to join our mission.
Let's work hand in hand to build a brighter for all!