Come see us at Chalk It Up
THE 34th ANNUAL CHALK IT UP! CHALK ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL IS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, August 31 – September 2, 2024, 10 am – 6 pm, at Fremont Park, 1515 Q Street, Midtown Sacramento.
Chalk It Up was first established in 1991 through the hard work of local artists and community art supporters. Now in its 34th year, the Chalk It Up! Chalk Art & Music Festival is a celebration of our region’s arts and artists. Over the 3-day festival hundreds of artists, musicians, local craft and food vendors, and volunteers, with the financial support of donors and sponsors, join hands to provide this fun – and FREE – festival, promoting community pride, civic participation, and social connection.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
While we at Friends for Survival feel that *every day* is loss survivor day, the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is a day of remembrance and support for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. It provides an opportunity for survivors to connect, share their experiences, and find comfort and healing in a community of understanding individuals.
When is Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2024?
November 23. Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is observed on the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year.
History of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day was first introduced by Senator Harry Reid in 1999. It was officially recognized by the U.S. Congress as a day to promote healing and support for those affected by suicide loss. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has been instrumental in organizing events and resources for survivors.
Since then, Survivors of Suicide Loss Day has grown into a global movement, providing solace and connection for survivors and increasing awareness of suicide prevention and mental health.
How to Participate in Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2024?
Participating in Survivors of Suicide Loss Day can be a meaningful way to find support and healing. Here are ways to get involved:
- Friends for Survival will be hosting a special gathering at our offices in Sacramento. More details to come.
- Attend an Event: Join a local or virtual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event in your community or participate in the national event hosted by AFSP.
- Share Your Story: If you are comfortable, share your experience with suicide loss to help others understand and cope with their grief.
- Connect with Others: Connect with fellow survivors to offer support and receive support from those who have shared similar experiences.
- Access Resources: Take advantage of resources and materials provided by AFSP and other mental health organizations to help with the grieving process.
- Spread Awareness: Raise awareness about suicide prevention and the importance of providing support to survivors of suicide loss.
- Honor Your Loved One: Find meaningful ways to honor and remember the person you lost to suicide, such as creating a memorial or participating in a remembrance activity.
Thank you! Big Day of Giving was May 2, 2024
Your donations totaled $27,521 !!
In prior years...
2024 Big Day of Giving goal was $40,000. Amount raised: $27,521
2023 Big Day of Giving goal was $50,000. Amount raised: $35,782
2022 Big Day of Giving goal was $30,000. Amount raised: $30,234
2021 Big Day of Giving goal was $20,000. Amount raised: $26,718
2020 Big Day of Giving goal was $20,000. Amount raised: $21,749
2019 Big Day of Giving goal was $15,000. Amount raised: $14,070
Letter from our Board President, Kelly Holmstrom:
Please join me and our Board of Directors in the 2022 Friends for Survival Gratitude Challenge Fundraiser going on now through December 31st.
As suicide loss survivors, it can be really hard to see the good things that remain in our world. A proven practice that can help is mindful gratitude. Pick something small and write it down on your gratitude wheel, or pick something amazing!
No matter what you pick, seeing a filled-out gratitude wheel will help you visualize the good still in your world.
Gratitude isn’t just the feeling you may get after something good happens to you. It’s a way of thinking that takes practice and hard work to make it part of our everyday behavior. It’s often easy to forget many of the little things we have to be grateful for in our lives, but it’s important not to take anything for granted.
I am grateful for the hope, education and understanding the great people at Friends for Survival have provided to me and so many others.
Kelly Holmstrom, Board President
If you find value with our newsletter, meetings and other services we provide, would you consider making a donation to our Gratitude Challenge Fundraiser?
ROCK'N RIBS 2019
A HUGE thank you to everyone that made our third annual Rock’N Ribs a fun and successful event.
A big “YAHOO!” to our two live bands that provided the “Rock”: Highway 50 Cruisers and Press Play. Your donation of your talent, time and energy is so appreciated.
Melt in your mouth thanks to Paul Adams who provided the “Ribs” and his wonderful group of volunteers.
Much gratitude to Kevin Riggs for being our emcee.
Thank you Good Friend Sponsor Davis Osborne. Warmest gratitude to everyone who donated raffle and silent auction items. Big hugs to Chopi DeRose for organizing our silent auction.
Thank you to our Friends for Survival team of Amazing Volunteers, we could not have done it without you.
We appreciate everyone who took the time to attend and support our organization. We hope you all had a great time. Check out our photo gallery below for pictures of the rock'n fun!
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
Saturday, October 12, 2019
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Location:
Elks Lodge
5631 Cypress Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608