The Compassionate Friends of Canada is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to providing friendship, understanding, hope, and grief education to bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members following the death of a child—at any age, from any cause, and at any time. Through local chapters, virtual support meetings, educational resources, and compassionate peer support, we help ensure that no family has to grieve alone.

Our National Office supports a network of local chapters across Canada, responds to families seeking help and referrals, develops and distributes grief resources, and works to increase awareness and understanding of child loss among healthcare professionals, community organizations, and the public. Every day, dedicated volunteers who have experienced the death of a child themselves offer support, compassion, and hope to others beginning their own grief journey.

As a registered Canadian charity, The Compassionate Friends of Canada relies on the generosity of donors to continue this important work. Your donation helps strengthen local chapters, expand virtual and in-person support programs, develop grief resources, and ensure that bereaved families across Canada can find understanding, connection, and hope when they need it most. Together, we are working toward our vision: to transform the pain of grief into the elixir of hope.