Calendar of Events

Here we'll list events and activities scheduled for the next couple of months. We'll update this page frequently, so check back often to stay up to date.

The Auburn Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month and the Olympia group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

The Tacoma Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets on the first and third Monday of the month. They meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Life Center Church at 1717 S. Union in Tacoma. Call Kathy at 253-927-7126 for more information.

The Olympia Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at hte Westwood Baptist Church in room E-10. The church is located at 333 Kaiser Road. For more information call Al at 253-479-6756.

Saturday, November 11, National Survivors of Suicide Day.

We will be showing the telecast at PLU, Ingram Hall

Click here for a Survivors Day Flyer

Click here for a Parking Permit

Saturday, October 10th - the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Green Lake in Seattle to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Pictures From The Walk

Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Recent Events

Our next awareness event we participate in will be the Auburn Good Ol' Days August 8 & 9.

On the 4th Tuesday in February we will be showing a video. It is 80 minutes in length so we will extend the meeting to 9:30 and still start at 7:00 to allow a brief "regular meeting" and some discussion time after the video presentation.

It's called "Motherland" and it's about 6 women that came together to share their stories and grief due to the loss of a child. One of the women lost her child to suicide. With grief in their hearts and the desire to make a difference, this group of women traveled half way around the world to Africa to work as volunteers in order to test the theory that "Giving can be Healing." Through the relationships and friendships that form between this unlikely group of travelers, we are reminded of the resilience and triumph of the human spirit. The film ultimately celebrates these mothers' ability to survive, heal and to live again.

June - the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk was in Seattle!

Fundraiser Yard Sale
Fri August 10, 10 am - 5pm
Sat August 11, 10 am - 5pm
Sun August 12, 10 am - 3pm
28824 21st Ave. South in Federal Way
If you have 'stuff' you want to donate call Char at 253-941-0826

Monday, April 23 - AFSP Meeting

As the process of starting a new AFSP Washington chapter begins, you are invited to join with other AFSP supporters for an informational meeting on the expansion of AFSP in the state of Washington. Please join us Monday, April 23 from 7:00-8:00pm at Bishop Blanchet High School to discuss carrying out the Foundation's mission in our state! National Director of Field management Mike Lamma will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Bishop Blanchet High School is located at 8200 Wallingford Ave. N. in Seattle. Signs will be posted directing you to the meeting room.

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Who: Come one come all! Everyone is welcome!!

When: Saturday, May 12th at 10am

Where: Silverdale Waterfront Park
337 NW Byron Street, Silverdale

Why: Kitsap Suicide Prevention Task Force has designated May 7-12th, Kitsap's Suicide Prevention Week.

During this week many prevention activities will be happening simultaneously around the county including: educational presentations to various groups, Youth Suicide Prevention Program groups raising awareness in their school, and the week will culminate with a suicide prevention walk on Saturday, May 12th.
The walk will start at 10am at the Waterfront Park in Silverdale, which will feature Kitsap County Commissioner Josh Brown as a guest speaker as well as local survivors sharing their stories.
Come walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention or walk for those that have been lost to suicide.

For more information: 360-337-5279 or kitsapsptf@comcast.net

3rd Annual Puget Sound Suicide Awareness Day

Wellness Fair at the Auburn Senior Center October 10, 2006

Out of the Darkness Overnight

July 22-23, San Francisco

Turn Pain into hope, darkness into light, tragedy into triumph - one step at a time.

Out of the Darkness Pictures

The Out of the Darkness Overnight

NAMI WALKS - for the mind of America

Join us as we once again join in support NAMI on May 20th

Sand Point / Magnuson Park in Seattle

Fundraiser Yard Sale!

We will be holding a yard sale in Federal Way to raise funds for the upcoming Puget Sound Suicide Awareness Day held in September. What a great opportunity to clean out closets and donate to a great cause at the same time!

Where? 28824 21st Ave S. in Federal Way

When? Friday, May 5 9:00 - 4:00

Saturday, May 6; 10:00 - 5:00

Sunday, May 7 10:00 - 3:00

If you have "stuff' to donate, give us a call at 253-941-0826 to make arrangements. Want to help? Give us a call!

What a great time we had! Spreading the word about our event, raising awareness about suicide and raising money!

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18^th Annual Healing After Suicide Conference, April 29, 2006, Seattle Grand Hyatt

Tuesday, December 13th the Auburn group will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. We ask that you bring a picture of the loved one you lost to suicide and finger food to share. We will have a candle lighting in their memory. Please join us!

October 16th - the 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness Community walk in Portland, OR. For more details go to www.afspnw.org

Thursday, November 17 - GriefWorks 2nd Annual Benefit Breakfast hosted by celebrity emcee Stubbs from KMPS.

"Sunshine in the Mourning"

For more information call Catherine at 253-941-0826

Thursday, November 17 - Grief and the Holidays Seminar

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 pm at the Tacoma Elks Lodge, 1965 S. Union St. Free!

Saturday, November 19 - National Survivors of Suicide Day

Free! Teleconference in Bothell. Call Joan at 253-838-8947 for carpool information. For more information on the event go t o www.yspp.org

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