Our work begins with grief care packages.
Right now, The Orange Glow Project provides thoughtfully prepared grief care packages for families after the loss of a child. Each package is assembled by hand and includes comfort items, practical resources, and a reminder that the family and their child have not been forgotten.
Grief care packages
Our grief care packages are prepared by hand for families after the loss of a child. Each package includes carefully selected comfort items and practical grief resources intended to offer support during an overwhelming time.
A package cannot make this loss okay. It is simply one way we can show up, acknowledge the child who died, and let the family know they have not been forgotten.
- Who may submit a family
- Anyone close to the family, a parent, relative, friend, coworker, faith community member, or care provider, may submit a request. Families are also welcome to submit for themselves.
- Ages we serve
- Our grief care packages are for families who have experienced the loss of a child between 13 months and 18 years old.
- Where we currently serve
- We provide packages directly to families in the Baton Rouge area and surrounding parishes: East Baton Rouge Parish, Livingston Parish, Ascension Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, and Lafayette Parish.
- Outside our service area
- Families outside our local service area may still receive a package when someone chooses to sponsor the cost of the package and shipping.
- What the request form asks
- Basic contact information, family and child details, and any information you feel comfortable sharing that helps us confirm the request.
A member of our team reviews the request, follows up privately to confirm the details we need, and then prepares and delivers the package. We keep families informed along the way and only ask what is necessary.
Remember With Me
Grief doesn't end after the funeral, and neither should our support. Our Text Reminders help friends, family members, coworkers, and communities remember the dates that matter most. By receiving a gentle reminder before an important day, you can reach out with a simple message of love and support when it is needed most.
Grief care packages remain our flagship program. Text reminders are one more way the people around a family can keep showing up.
What families can expect
Each package is thoughtfully assembled by a member of our team.
Packages include comfort items and resources chosen to be useful during grief.
We do not tell families how to grieve or place expectations on their experience.
Families are not required to share their story publicly, post online, donate, or remain involved.
What happens after a request is submitted
- 01Request support
The family or someone close to them completes the request form.
- 02We confirm the details
We privately confirm the information needed to prepare and deliver the package.
- 03We prepare the package
Each package is assembled by hand with comfort items and grief resources.
- 04The package is delivered
We coordinate delivery or shipping based on the family's location and the support currently available.
Help us provide a package
People often want to help after a child dies but are unsure what to do. Sponsoring a grief care package is one practical way to support a family and help us continue this work.
This is where we're starting.
Grief care packages are the first phase of our work. As The Orange Glow Project grows, we plan to develop additional resources and ongoing support for grieving families and the people who care about them. We are building each part thoughtfully so that the support we offer is meaningful, responsible, and sustainable.
Therapy assistance & retreats
We are building toward a program that helps individuals, couples, and families access grief therapy. Our goal is to reduce practical barriers to care while respecting that every person and family moves through grief differently.
Retreats are part of our longer-term vision: thoughtfully designed spaces where grieving people can step away from daily demands, connect with others who understand, and receive compassionate support.
Grief support in schools
Schools are often one of the first places grief becomes visible outside a family's home. We are building partnerships to help school communities respond with care in the immediate aftermath of a loss and continue supporting students over time.
Who this work is for
Grieving students and siblings; classmates; educators, counselors, and school staff; and families navigating a child's return to school.
Support in the first days
Guidance for schools responding to a death, communicating thoughtfully, supporting classmates, and welcoming a grieving student back without placing demands on the family.
Support over time
Helping staff recognize that grief may resurface around birthdays, anniversaries, school transitions, and ordinary school days.
What we are building with partners
Grief education for school staff, practical resources, continued support, and an approach shaped by conversations with local schools and training partners.
This work is in development and is not yet a finished program for schools to enroll in. We welcome conversations with schools interested in helping shape a thoughtful, locally grounded approach.
Start a conversationChanging the conversation around grief
Honest stories and practical guidance make it easier to speak about grief without trying to fix it or make it disappear. By naming loss with care, we can help families feel less isolated and help the people around them respond with greater understanding.
Remembrance is part of that work. Continuing to say a child's name, acknowledge meaningful dates, and make room for memories helps families know their child has not been forgotten. We share resources that help friends, relatives, coworkers, and communities continue to show up for the long term.
Not sure where to begin?
You can request a grief care package for your family or submit a request for someone you know.