Jeff's Place Honored as 2014 Top-Rated Nonprofit

[Framingham, MA] — Jeff’s Place Children’s Bereavement Center, Inc. announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2014 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.

“We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2014 Nonprofit,” says Jenny Schreiber, Founder and Executive Director, Jeff’s Place. “We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including adding six new clinicians and a bilingual therapist to our team to ensure top quality care for our whole community.”

The Top-Rated Nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that Jeff’s Place received – reviews written by volunteers, donors and clients. People posted their personal experience with the nonprofit. For example, one person wrote, “My family and I are so fortunate to have found Jeff’s Place at our time of need. My ex-husband died unexpectedly and our 2 children (then age13 and 16) were grieving and I didn’t know what to do. Jeff’s Place welcomed us with open arms and the group meetings were so helpful to not only my children but to me also. My children learned they were not alone. There were other kids grieving who understand their anger, their pain, all the emotions and fears they felt. The facilitators were amazing and so kind and worked with the kids through their pain and let them share all their fears, anger, emotions with no judgment but just a kind word.”

While the Top-Rated Awards run through the end of October, Jeff’s Place was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year. In addition, we’ll been added to GreatNonprofits #GivingTuesday Guide—an interactive guide to top nonprofits throughout the years. Look for this near the holidays.

“Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “People with direct experience with Jeff’s Place have voted that the organization is making a real difference.”

Being on the Top-Rated list gives donors and volunteers more confidence that this is a credible organization. The reviews by volunteers, clients and other donors show the on-the-ground results of this nonprofit. This award is a form of recognition by the community.

About Jeff’s Place: Jeff’s Place facilitates healthy integration of loss for children, teens, and their families by helping them feel connected with each other and less alone in their grief journey.

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