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Children’s Grief Centre

Rays of Hope Children’s Grief Centre is a community outreach of Hospice of Midland. We are passionate about meeting the unique needs of grieving children and their families. The center serves those who have experienced a loss due to death, divorce, separation, foster care or other painful transition.

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Rays of Hope Children’s Grief Centre Programs

HopeWorks

Children's hands with paint

 HopeWorks is a peer support group whose aim is to guide children through the various stages of grief. This program meets weekly for ten consecutive weeks. Participants are placed in groups of similar ages and circumstance. 

Tools of Expression (TOE)

 Through the use of the creative arts, these classes focus on peer support, expression of feelings and acquiring new coping skills.  TOE classes are held April through August of each year and the artistic theme rotates monthly. 

Creative Wednesdays

Creative Wednesdays

Children painting

Creative Wednesdays are a great way for the family to spend time together in a relaxed setting and explore the creative offerings at Rays of Hope.  Every Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. our building is open for making crafts, playing music and other fun activities. This is an open house time and no pre-registration is required. 


Family Workshop

Creative Wednesdays

A paper cutout of a family

 Special events for families to come together and enjoy Back-to-School festivities, Holiday celebrations, Summer Fun Nights and other special occasions. 

Fostering Hope

MAD (Music Art & Drama) Camp

 Fostering Hope is a peer support group specifically for children who are currently in or have previously been involved in the foster care system. This program meets for six consecutive weeks. 

MAD (Music Art & Drama) Camp

MAD (Music Art & Drama) Camp

 MAD Camp utilizes the expressive arts of Music, Art and Drama as tools of exploration and coping. Each day of camp includes opening and closing activities, discussion time and snacks.  

Journey Camp

Journey Camp

Children holding hands

 Journey Camp is exclusively for children and teens who have previously attended the Hope Works course. This camp is designed as the next level in their grief work. This week of exploration introduces campers to the Forest of Fear, Challenge Mountain, the Ocean of Emotion, the City of Change, the Jungle of Anger and the Island of Hope. 


Teen Camp

Journey Camp

Scrabble letters making the word "Friends"

Teen Camp is a special time, just for our teens. Adolescents who are rising 7th through 12th graders are invited to attend. We have designed this camp to navigate the work of grief as the participants are also navigating puberty and the rituals of growing up. 


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 Volunteers are vital to the success of Rays of Hope. We always welcome those who have a love and a heart for children. If you wish to make a tremendous difference in the lives of children of the Permian Basin, then make the decision to join us.  Please call (432) 684-KIDS today to learn about volunteer opportunities. 


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Schedule of Programs

Spring: February 11 or 13 - April 22 or 24 Fall: September 9 or 11 - November 11 or 13

HopeWorks - 10-week Curriculum

7pm

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8pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, TX 79701

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Spring: February 11 or 13 - April 22 or 24 Fall: September 9 or 11 - November 11 or 13

HopeWorks - 10-week Curriculum

HopeWorks is a peer support group. Children who have experienced significant loss due to death, separation, divorce, incarceration, deployme...

Event Details

7pm

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8pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, TX 79701

Mondays - April 7 - August 25

Tools of Expression (TOE) Classes

6pm

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7pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

Event Details

Mondays - April 7 - August 25

Tools of Expression (TOE) Classes

Through the use of the creative arts, these classes focus on peer support, expression of feelings and acquiring new coping skills.  TOE clas...

Event Details

6pm

-

7pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

Wednesdays - Year Round

Creative Wednesdays

3:30pm

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5:30pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

Event Details

Wednesdays - Year Round

Creative Wednesdays

Creative Wednesdays are a great way for the family to spend time together in a relaxed setting and explore the creative offerings at Rays of...

Event Details

3:30pm

-

5:30pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

TBD

Fostering Hope

6pm

-

7pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

Event Details

TBD

Fostering Hope

Fostering Hope is a peer support group specifically for children who are currently in or have previously been involved in the foster care sy...

Event Details

6pm

-

7pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

June 16 - 19

MAD (Music, Art, Drama) Camp

9am

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12:30pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

Event Details

June 16 - 19

MAD (Music, Art, Drama) Camp

MAD Camp utilizes the expressive arts of Music, Art, and Drama as tools of exploration and coping. Each day of camp includes opening and clo...

Event Details

9am

-

12:30pm

Rays of Hope 900 West Wall Midland, Tx 79701

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Rays of Hope

900 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701, United States

Ph#: (432) 684-5437 Fax#: (432) 683-7349

Hours

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10:00 am – 05:00 pm

Rays of Hope History

 

  • 1992 Hospice of Midland wants to expand its bereavement services to the children and grandchildren of its patients. Board of Directors approves and implements the Rainbows Program. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (birthplace of Hospice of Midland) graciously hosts the program for 12 years.
  • 1992-2004 Rainbows is offered to children who experienced a loss due to death, divorce, separation or other painful transition.
  • 1995-2004 Spectrum, a program for junior and senior high students, added to expand grief support to older adolescents.
  • 2002 Harold Shull Family donates the Shull Building at 900 West Wall and renovations begin.
  • 2003 Rays of Hope Children’s Grief Centre opens and continues to grow and expand its services.
  • 2023 Rays of Hope celebrates with its first family-oriented fundraising program Hope on the Green.

Rays of Hope Children Grief Center Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 Rays of Hope utilizes peer support group environments led by compassionate adults who guide, listen and support children while they express their feelings and fears, sort through their confusion, and begin the healing process. None of the services provided by Rays of Hope are counseling or therapy sessions. 


 Rays of Hope Children’s Grief Center is an outreach of Hospice of Midland, a not-for-profit organization. Services provided and programs attended are free of charge.  All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible. 


 We work with children aged 4 to 18 years. 


 If you are interested in enrollment, please call (432) 684-KIDS, email information@raysofhopemidland.org, or visit us at 900 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701. Referrals are not required. 


 Children who have experienced significant loss due to death, separation, divorce, incarceration, deployment, or foster care are encouraged to participate. 


 Tools of Expression (TOE) is a class using creative and expressive arts to encourage and promote healthy coping skills. 


 We do not work with kids one-on-one.  Children are in peer support groups.  We believe when children are placed with others their same age with similar circumstances they realize and understand they are not alone and have opportunities to create a meaningful bond. 


 Rays of Hope is located at 900 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701.  Our building faces Wall Street between Avenue B and C. If you are new to Midland, or need further details, see map. 


 There are many volunteer opportunities at Rays of Hope, from general office duties, providing snacks, to facilitating peer groups. Volunteers who wish to work with children must complete a volunteer application packet and background check then attend Volunteer Training day. 


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