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The Wilbert Foundation: Shining Rays of Hope on North American ChildrenWhen a family member dies, surviving children often struggle with the meaning of life and death. Without proper grief counseling, a child’s wounded emotions can develop into lifelong problems. Formed by Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. in September 2002, the Wilbert Foundation provides crucial funds and resources for supporting children and their families as they cope with the trauma of grief, death, or preparation for surgery. The foundation pledges numerous grants to children’s hospitals’ Chaplaincy programs each year. The funds are used for volunteers, counselors, ministers, and awareness initiatives that help guide children back to peace, hope, and comfort after their ordeals. Other Wilbert Foundation goals include building an endowment fund of more than $1 million, distributing $500,000 in grants by 2010, and offering a matching grant program for Wilbert employees and licensees. For more information about the Wilbert Foundation, please contact Terry Whitlock at (888) WILBERT (945-2378). |
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