
Write your 6-word memoir: 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT
Six-Word Memoir writing is a powerful and creative way to express experiences like trauma, grief, and the way events shape and change us. Together we will talk about this unique form, and write memoirs of our own. You don't need to be 'a writer' -- just someone willing to explore the words that can reflect how you're feeling.
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Survivor Support Gathering
From physical pain to emotional trauma and lifestyle changes, the effects of crashes on survivors can be life-changing. Join peers for conversation and the support of those with shared experience.
We will begin with journal writing to prompt conversation. Please bring a writing implement and something to write on.
Monthly conversation facilitated by the FSS Support Team.
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Birthday & anniversary support gathering 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak. Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories, traditions, to comfort others, and receive comfort. This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month.
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Monthly Sibling Support Gathering
Losing a sibling is about the loss of the past, present, and future, and those who were witnesses to your life as you grew up. Bereaved siblings are too often the forgotten mourners. Gather with others who have experienced this loss. We welcome our members to co-design what this sibling support meeting looks like. Please feel free to send any ideas for conversation to aly@familiesforsafestreets.org.
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FSS Book Club!
Join us to read and reflect on The Improvement, by Joan Silber, winner of the National Book Critics Circle and PEN/Faulkner Awards. Told through the characters' interconnected stories, the novel centers on a tragic car crash and the far-reaching effects it has on those directly and more subtly changed by this event. The book delves into the consequences of choices, the search for meaning, and the possibility of growth and change. We will meet just once, for 90 minutes. We encourage reading the entire book, but please join for the discussion even if you are not able to complete it. FSS Book Club is facilitated by FSS member, author, and writing instructor, Rebecca Sonkin.
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Monthly Peer Mentor Training: 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT
FSS Peer Mentoring provides bereaved family members or those seriously injured and their caregivers with a connection to a volunteer peer support mentor. Our FSS mentors are all individuals who have been through similar experiences and are dedicated to helping others survive these life-altering tragedies. Join the training to learn more and become a mentor.
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Sibling Support Gathering: 4 pm PT and 7 pm ET
Sibling Support Gatheringd: 7 pm ET and 4 pm PTLosing a sibling is about the loss of the past, present, and future, and those who were witnesses to your life as you grew up. Bereaved siblings are too often the forgotten mourners. Gather with others who have experienced this loss. As this will be our first sibling support group, please feel free to send any ideas for conversation to info@familiesforsafestreets.org.
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Starts: 4 pm PT/ 5 pm MT/ 6 pm CT/ 7 pm ET

Birthday Anniversary Support: 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak. Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories, traditions, to comfort others and receive comfort. This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month.
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Starts: 4 pm PT/ 5 pm MT/ 6 pm CT/ 7 pm ET

Peer mentor training: 7 pm ET and 4 pm PT
FSS Peer Mentoring provides bereaved family members or those seriously injured and their caregivers with a connection to a volunteer peer support mentor. Our FSS mentors are all individuals who have been through similar experiences and are dedicated to helping others survive these life-altering tragedies. Join the training to learn more and become a mentor.
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crash survivor support gathering: 7 pm ET and 4 pm PT
From physical pain to emotional trauma and lifestyle changes, the effects of crashes for survivors can be life-changing. Join peers for conversation and the support of those with shared experience. Monthly conversation facilitated by the FSS Support Team.
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Starts: 4 pm PT/ 5 pm MT/ 6 pm CT/ 7 pm ET

Peer Mentor Training: 4 pm PST, 7 pm EST
FSS Peer Mentoring provides bereaved family members or those seriously injured and their caregivers with a connection to a volunteer peer support mentor. Our FSS mentors are all individuals who have been through similar experiences and are dedicated to helping others survive these life-altering tragedies. Join the training to learn more and become a mentor.
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#StopSuperSpeeders: Policy Maker and Advocates Workshop: 2 pm ET, 11 am, PT
Join Families for Safe Streets, state legislators, civic and agency leaders who are at the forefront of the effort to #StopSuperSpeeders for an in-depth workshop on how to promote this life-saving policy idea in your state and your community. This hands-on workshop will be designed for both policy makers who are in the weeds and for advocates who want to encourage change. Please join us and get involved in this game changing campaign to prevent unnecessary injuries and road deaths. Register here.

Monthly Survivor Support
From physical pain to emotional trauma and lifestyle changes, the effects of crashes for survivors can be life-changing. Join peers for conversation and the support of those with shared experience. Monthly conversation facilitated by the FSS Support Team.
Register to receive the Zoom link.

Birthday & Anniversary support gathering: 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak. Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories and traditions, to comfort others, and to receive comfort. This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month. We will meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
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Sibling Support Group: 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT
Losing a sibling is about the loss of the past, present, and future, and those who were witnesses to your life as you grew up. Bereaved siblings are too often the forgotten mourners. Gather with others who have experienced this loss. As this will be our first sibling support group, please feel free to send any ideas for conversation to: info@familiesforsafestreets.org.
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Ambassador Training: Held on 2 consecutive sundays, 3-6 pm ET
This virtual training, held on two consecutive Sundays, is designed to help FSS members, particularly who don’t yet have an FSS chapter nearby, to gain the tools and support needed to become a trained Families for Safe Streets advocate who can build change. We also welcome anyone who wants to brush up on FSS history, strategy, and advocacy skills.
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Birthday and Anniversary Support Gathering 7:00 ET, 4:00 PT
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak. Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories, traditions, to comfort others and receive comfort. This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month. We will meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
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Survivor's Support Gathering
From physical pain to emotional trauma and lifestyle changes, the effects of crashes for survivors can be life-changing. Join peers for conversation and the support of those with shared experience. Conversation facilitated by the FSS Support Team.
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Bi-weekly Grief Support Group: 7:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm PT
Join this bi-weekly group for those who have lost a loved one to traffic violence for support and to support others in their pain and navigation of this horrible trauma. We ask that you only register if you feel ready and able to participate in the groups on a bi-weekly basis, as our members have expressed a desire for a space that has continuity of participation that allows group members to connect over time and build off conversations from prior weeks. We look forward to seeing you.
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Peer Mentor Training: 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET
FSS Peer Mentoring provides bereaved family members, or those seriously injured and their caregivers, with a connection to a volunteer peer support mentor. Our FSS mentors are all individuals who have been through similar experiences and are dedicated to helping others survive these life-altering tragedies. * If you are already a mentor and would like a refresh - please join us.
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BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY OUTREACH GROUP
Join FSS staff and peers to make calls and send messages of comfort to those marking the crash anniversary or the birthday of a loved one. We will gather on Zoom, and then together make calls and send texts and emails. There will be a brief (5 min.) training.
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Indoor Forest Bathing
For centuries, people have found solace in nature. While chilly, wet winter days may put a pause on long hikes outside, we can create an indoor respite and health benefits through a practice known as Forest Bathing. Join wellness expert and forest bathing guide, Erika DiPasquale for an indoor forest bath. All you need is a quiet space near a favorite indoor plant, or a window looking out to a garden, trees, or even a cloudy sky. (If your climate is warmer, join us in your backyard, deck, or balcony). Register to receive the Zoom link.

Grief Support Group: 7:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm PT, seven sessions, meeting bi-weekly
The support of peers is the bedrock of our work together. Join fellow FSS members who have lost a loved one for bi-weekly conversation facilitated by FSS staff. We ask that you try to attend all 7 sessions. Register to receive the Zoom link.

January Anniversary and Birthday Gathering: 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak. Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories, and traditions, to comfort others, and receive comfort. This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month.
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FSS Movie Night (virtual) 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT
Join us for a movie followed by conversation. We will watch All of Us Strangers a film based on the novel by Taicihi Yamada exploring ongoing grief, alienation, and the roles of parental and romantic love following a fatal bicycle crash. (Though we recently read the novel in FSS Book Club, you do not need to have read it to join in.)
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December Anniversaries and Birthdays: 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak. Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories, and traditions, to comfort others, and receive comfort. This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month.
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Crash Survivors Support Gathering: 4 pm PST / 7 pm ESt
From physical pain to emotional trauma and lifestyle changes, the effects of crashes for survivors can be life-changing. Join peers for conversation and the support of those with shared experience. Conversation facilitated by the FSS Support Team.
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Virtual Sound bath meditation 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET
A Sound bath uses acoustics to generate a calm, focused state. Sound has proven health benefits such as stress reduction and better sleep.
During a sound bath, participants are guided into a relaxed state typically while lying down, and are ’bathed’ by different sounds promoting deep relaxation.
A professional musician, Samer Ghadry has been leading sound baths and guiding other teachers since 2018. He appears in recorded works such as Alanis Morissette’s The Storm Before The Calm and the award winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once, playing gongs and bowls.
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Peer Mentor Training: 4 pm PST, 7 pm EST
FSS Peer Mentoring provides bereaved family members, or those seriously injured and their caregivers, with a connection to a volunteer peer support mentor. Our FSS mentors are all individuals who have been through similar experiences and are dedicated to helping others survive these life-altering tragedies. Join the training to learn more and become a mentor.
Register here to learn more and become a mentor

november Birthday & Anniversary Support Gathering: 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak.
Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories, traditions, to comfort others and receive comfort.
This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month.
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Post-World Day of Remembrance Candle Lighting and slideshow: 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT
Join others from across the country to share World Day of Remembrance events and impressions. Please share 2-3 WDoR event photos by or preferably before EOD Monday, November 18th, and we will include them.
Feel free to have a candle ready if you would like. We will also be lighting a candle on behalf of all of our community members.
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Book Club: November 12 at 8 pm ET and 5 pm PT
We will be reading All of Us Strangers by Taicihi Yamada, a Japanese novel that explores ongoing grief, alienation, and the roles of parental and romantic love following a fatal bicycle crash. Optional: Watch party of the acclaimed 2024 film adaptation!
Please join us even if you have not completed the book.
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october Birthday & Anniversary Support Gathering: 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET
Anniversaries and birthdays can be very challenging. These are times to be comforted by peers who have been through similar loss and heartbreak.
Join this ongoing gathering in the month of your or your loved one’s anniversary and/or birthday to share stories, traditions, to comfort others and receive comfort.
This gathering will be facilitated by FSS support staff and open to anyone who has a crash anniversary or birthday in the given month.
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Crash Survivors Support Group: * Rescheduled October 24, 5 PM PT, 7 pm ET
From physical pain to emotional trauma and lifestyle changes, the effects of crashes on survivors can be life-changing. Join peers for conversation and the support of those with shared experience. Conversation facilitated by the FSS Support Team.
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Spouse-Partner Loss Support Group
The traumatic loss of a spouse or a partner poses unique challenges including loneliness, the absence of familiar routines, daily conversations, income loss, and financial strain. Gather with peers to share stories, discuss challenges, and find connection. Gathering facilitated by Families for Safe Streets support team.
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