Sunday, April 9th, 2023 — One of the most unique and exciting philanthropic events on Indiana University’s campus, Ball at the Hall is a 3 v 3 basketball tournament that raises money for an incredible organization that has deep roots with the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity.
Please Join Us on December 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Loft 21 in Lincolnshire!
This year we are hosting the international acclaimed band, Leonid & Friends. With multiple sold-out U.S. tours under its belt and a recent headline concert in Germany, L&F has millions of fans around the world. The night will be filled with fun, cocktails and an incredible live concert. Cost for the event is $125 per ticket and includes food and an open bar. There will be Sponsorship Opportunities and a Burdeen’s Jewelry Raffle.
Dear Friends,
Like you, we are in shock, angry and heartbroken about the senseless violence that occurred in Highland Park. While all of us know the need to reach out to those in need, that need is greater than perhaps ever before. As always, we are here for the entire community and our licensed clinical social workers are specifically trained to deal with loss, regardless of the circumstance.
Processing this tragedy, grieving and mourning as individuals, families, and as a greater community, accepting help and support, talking to our children and grandchildren, and taking the necessary steps forward are extremely difficult. The Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss is here to help anyone during times of crisis.
Please follow our updates on Facebook at the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss, on Instagram at tulipsforlauri and on Twitter at @tulipsforlauri. We will also be posting updates to our website at www.tulipsforlauri.org.
On behalf of everyone at the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss, our hearts are with those who lost loved ones, those who were injured, and those who experienced a connection to the day’s events.
We are here to support our community as we all process this tragedy together.
Make a donation TODAY to help a child in need. Every dollar WILL directly impact a child. We are Grateful for your Support!
1 in 5 children will experience the death of someone close to them by age 18
One of out every 20 children aged 15 and younger will suffer the loss of one or both parents
70% of teachers currently have at least one student in their class(es) who has lost a parent, sibling or close friend in the past year
50% of children surveyed who lost a parent within the last year, give their school and teachers a grade of "C" or lower when asked if they "help me deal with my loved one’s death"
Grieving children want to be reassured that there will always be someone to take care of them
Our In-School Support Group Program educates school clinical staff to better understand the needs of grieving students in the school setting
"The positive impact you have made on our staff and students is more than you will ever know"
– Waukegan H.S. Social Worker
"The more I see you the better I feel"
– Teen student from the Lauri Bauer/Barr Harris Evanston office
"By the way, I truly respect the work you all do - I always refer to your facility"
– Lake County Pediatrician
Grief is not a problem we are trying to fix for a child; it is an experience they are living
Grief doesn’t care how long it’s been
Our support of "Hands Together, Heart to Art" has allowed over 500 children, most from financially challenged circumstances who have experienced the death of a parent, to attend this camp program
Last year, our School Outreach Program provided services to 60 schools in Cook and Lake Counties
Last year our School Outreach Program benefited almost 2,500 students
The average fee per session collected at our Grief Centers is only $15.00
Almost 100 people have attended our "Hand in Hand" grief support group, for those 55 or younger who have lost a spouse within the last two years
The Lauri Bauer/Barr Harris Grief Centers held over 1,400 one to one professional patient therapy sessions last year
Our grief centers treated patients last year due to losses from murder, incarceration, gun violence, abuse, domestic violence and drug abuse
Our grief centers treated patients last year due to losses from illness, deportation, deployment, adoption, divorce and change of guardian
Both our Deerfield and Evanston Grief Centers see a significant number of children who are being raised by grandparents
Our Grief Centers see children ages 2-22 and receive referrals from social workers, pediatricians’ offices, hospitals, Police Departments and Homeless Shelters
"Given the number of children we serve and the high level of need among our students, your program is essential to providing the skilled therapeutic services our children need"
– Chicago Public Schools Executive Director
Because of our support, over 150 children have attended Camp Kangaroo, a camp for children 5-13 who have suffered the loss of a parent
2016 Foundation Video
Understanding, Preventing, and Coping with Teen Suicide