Looking back on 2014, we made great strides ensuring that kids and adults

don’t have to grieve alone. Additional skilled staff, with the backing of generous

supporters and trained volunteers, allowed us to maintain program quality while

welcoming 3,296 participants to grief support and education programs. This was

an increase of 46% from 2013! This report outlines the enormous impact made

through programs, as well as the organizational strength of TGRC.

TAMARACK GRIEF RESOURCE CENTERTamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals,

families and communities throughout their journey with grief.

Honoring Grief • Celebrating Life

2014 Annual Report

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The compassion demonstrated is absolutely unreal. I cannot

imagine a better place my girls could be in at this time in

their lives. Thank you for all you are. - Parent

“ “

We are each touched by

love and loss as we move

through our days. And,

the strength of the human

spirit never ceases to amaze

and inspire. As I reflect

on the past year and the

organizational growth on

every level, it doesn’t escape

me for a second that so very

many kind people are part

of the mission to help others

re-access their strength after

loss. These bright lights –

donors, volunteers, staff,

and fellow participants –are

ever so willing to help hold

hope for another, until they

can find hope on their own.

Shine on, dear friends of

Tamarack Grief Resource

Center.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

From the

2014 Major AccomplishmentsExpanded grief services by 46%

• Provided grief care and education to 3,296 participants, up from

2,253 in 2013

• Welcomed 33% new participants to youth grief camps

• Offered 554 sessions of stabilizing, growth-oriented counseling for

89 participants

Extended our reach to underserved communities and military families

• Provided scholarships or waived fees for 73% of grief camp participants

• Prioritized trainings in rural areas

• Partnered with a University of Montana intern to enhance the website,

increasing access to grief tips and resources

• Created Grief After Suicide brochure for distribution throughout MT in

collaboration with sheriff’s departments and the Missoula City-County

Health Department

• Trained and supported 60 volunteers who in turn provided over 2,630

hours of service to TGRC. This equivalent of 50 hours/week allowed us

to offer services at reduced and waived fees

Fostered collaborations to enhance networks of care

• Led classroom activities focusing on grief and healing in elementary

and high schools

• Provided support for work places and schools following traumatic deaths

• Presented advanced training on suicide intervention and trauma

recovery at Missoula Suicide Prevention Summit, Grief Institute, and

at Association for Death Education and Counseling/Baltimore, MD

• Actively participated in the Suicide Prevention and Support Network

& Western MT Suicide Prevention Initiative; Best Beginnings Council;

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Advisory Board

• Provided specialized instruction on nature-based grief support

at National Alliance for Grieving Children/ Atlanta, GA and in the

October/November issue of ADEC Forum

• Contracted with TAPS to lead Good Grief Camp Out’s at Fort Hood,

Camp Pendleton, Fort Bragg, and Fort Carson, training 287 active

military service men/women to mentor 215 youth campers

• Continue extending high quality care to underserved populations

including rural/frontier communities, ethnic minorities, trauma

survivors, men, and economically disadvantaged families,

via culturally relevant groups in remote locations; multi-day

programming; effective collaboration; and distribution of resources

• Support the ethical transition of participants to mentors through leadership

training coupled with continued developmentally relevant support

• Offer advanced specialized training on:

1. Supporting bereaved military families

2. Suicide prevention and intervention

3. Behavioral, emotional and cultural dimensions of grief

Looking Ahead to 2015

–Tina Barrett, Ed.D, LCPC

2014 Program Participants

2014 TGRC Financial Report

• Generated $447,836 of revenue—an increase of 25%• 83% went directly to programs• Fulfilled contract with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors• Maintained diversified funding base to enhance

organizational sustainability

• Improved financial stability with increased end of year cash reserve

• Secured $45,196 in funds designated for 2015 programming

• Note: Financials are unaudited. Audited financials available after 4/15

2014 Revenue - $447,836

TGRC Program Participants TGRC Direct Service Hours

2014 Expenses - $402,981

Individual/Organization Donations 16%

Fund Development/Outreach 11%

TAPS Contract 16% In-Kind Donations 12% Administration 6%

Grants/Foundations 26%

Program Operations 83%Support & Educ.Program Revenue 17%

16%

26%

17%

16%12%

13%

Special Events (net) 13%

Support Programs Support ProgramHours

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014

Education Programs Education ProgramHours

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• 3,296 children and adults participated in TGRC programs• Staff served an additional 502 youth and adults through

a contract with TAPS

• TGRC provided 10,631 direct service hours

83%

11% 6%

Tina Barrett, EdD, LCPC Executive Director (Co-Founder)

Molly Pickett, MA Assistant Director

Shannon Bell Development & Outreach Coordinator

Paula Griffith Operations Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF

We also want to thank the kind individuals who offered in-kind donations, volunteered for events and/or

donated $5-$150. You each make a difference! We apologize in advance if we have left anyone off this list

or misspelled a name. Please call us at (406) 541-8472 to notify us so we can make the correction.

VisionariesNew York Life

Insurance Company

Oro Y Plata Foundation

A Little Hope Foundation

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

Morris and Helen Silver Foundation

SustainersHospice Care

FoundationWhitefish

Community Foundation

Ed & Mary BarrettJeff Mayer & Tacy

WitterUnited Way of

Missoula CountyDigital Financial

Group

CompanionsCadeau FoundationGallagher Western

Montana Charitable Foundation

First Security Bank of Missoula

Partners In Home Care

Steven MossTitle Services of

MissoulaHospice of MissoulaFun BeverageCommunity Medical

CenterErck Hotels and

Ruby’s Inn & Convention Center

BNSF Railway Foundation

Ila B. Dousman FundMedpoint

Noel Kulbeck & Stacey Brown

Big Sky CommerceBrandy FowlerThomas MillerFirst Montana BankGary & Vicki

GallagherJohnson-Gloschat

Funeral HomeSoroptimist

International of Whitefish

PartnersKatrina & Blaine PlattDale MayerAudie Jones &

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David & April Hackathorn

Walla Walla School of Social Work

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UnionPerry & Tracy

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InstituteThe Kreilick Family

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Cole & Chelsi Blackwell

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HospiceDoug & Deborah

AmentGarden City Funeral

HomeGarden Of Read’nGlacier PaymentsKim KnuthMissoula City-County

Health Department / Suicide Prevention Network

Montana Chapter, American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

Richard & Marti Parker

Rosalie KarpSusan WitterThe York Children’s

FoundationWheeler Jewelry

AdvocatesShelley & Bryan

Barrett-CattonCFC of Western

MontanaNXGEN Payment

ServicesSue BrownTracie LindgrenCarol Bibler & Jim

WatsonGeorge & Sue

CunninghamRocky Mountain

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SmithDale & Milann CombsDon “K” WhitefishEric GentryFirst Interstate

Bancsystem Foundation

First Interstate Bank of Kalispell

Joe & Maggie BarrettUnion Pacific

Corporation

Kramer Family Fund of the Whitefish Community Foundation

Lois WagnerMike SpauldingNancy McCourt &

Gary SteinRick PhillipsSM Energy CompanyWhitefish Mountain

Resort Fund of the Whitefish Community Foundation

Will BarrettMolly PickettLisa & David ParkThomas MooreDamien KhouryBethany HeinTom & Lucy FranceWasabi Sushi Bar and

Ginger GrillAndrea StephensArnold & Donna Sue

LyonBerkley HudsonBob & Linda HarrisBryan AllenCarey SchmidtCarol & Kurt LarsonCraig MyersDave PyronDavid & Gaynell

BruckFred & Linda

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Armstrong

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FlanaganFarr Side SignsInsured TitlesJason & Shayla

SucheckiJim O’DayJoe HillKaren OrzechKesel Insurance

AgencyKettlehouse Brewing

CompanyLiz & Matt ManleySherba Tile &

TerrazzoTeresa Henry & Steve

EgliKaren & Brett

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StaynerLisa & Dan BrennanMark StermitzJeanne Sayer

MoseleyFelicia EnnisFlathead ElectricGary MarshHub InternationalJoan SchmidtJoaquin TrevellineKarl & Mary Beth

SwansonKevin CroppMarc & Sherrie

MedeirosPayneWest Insurance

Tracy Mayer & Philip Crissman

Wenger & Associates

Grief Camp VolunteersEd BarrettJoe DanzerDan DavisJoe FairchildMolly FosterAllyson FosterKatie FosterTim GieslerMorgan HaynieTammy HenryMelissa HurtCrystal JacksCaroline KeysKim KnuthNoel KulbeckCourtney LaabsTracy MayerTom MillerLindsey NicholsJim ParkerBrie ShulmanJohn SimsKelsey SwingleOriana TurleyTanha VossSienna SpeicherBill WalkerLeela RobertLaura Sarmiento

SolemLinda SappingtonCarolyn & Kevin

Davis FamilyShannon BellJohn Cloninger and

Jan Thon

Michael Willett, President

Clint Romney, Vice President

Jon Lange, Treasurer

Dale Mayer, Secretary

Kris Carlson

Kevin Davis

Brandy Fowler

Jenna Justice

Lisa Jones Park

Noel Kulbeck

Courtney Laabs

Katrina Platt, MA Flathead Program Coordinator

Julie Ballew, MA, LCPC Clinical Manager

Darcey Fairchild, MSW Program Manager

Liz Manley Communication Specialist

With deep thanks to our donors:

We are thankful to receive financial support from 100% of our Board Members.