Empty Arms Perinatal Loss Support Services Inc

Empty Arms is a registered charity passionate about providing support to individuals and families that experience grief and bereavement due to the loss of a child during pregnancy or up to the age of 6.

Where to find us:

Location

237 5th Avenue North

Saskatoon, SK

S7K 2P2

(306) 244-5677

Hours:

Hours Vary

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What we need:

Financial gifts

Empty Arms relies on donations to provide our services to families free of charge. This ensures everyone has access to the support they need before, during and/or after the death of a little one.

What we need:

Volunteer time:

We accept applications for volunteers for fundraising events as well as peer support volunteers.

How you can help

Financial Donations

You can donate through our website at emptyarmspls.com or one of these 3 ways

1: By personal cheque, mailed to: Empty Arms, 237 5th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2P2

2: By e-transfer, sent to donations@emptyarmspls.com. Security Code ‘Saskatoon’

3: By credit card or PayPal account by clicking HERE.

Item Donations

Do you sew, knit or crochet? Please contact us at (306) 244-5677 to check which items are in need.

More Ways to Help

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More about us

Community Impact

Our services are available to anyone in the community and surrounding communities, who is experiencing, or who has experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant. To ensure everyone receives the support they need, we provide our services free of charge. Our certified birth and bereavement companions are trained to provide emotional support that extends beyond the needs of the families at the hospital. Our companions assist families navigating the health care system as well as provide resources to assist making informed decisions.

Financial Breakdown

Empty Arms relies entirely on donations to fund the invaluable work we do. Your gift will immediately be put to work assisting us in supporting pregnancy and infant loss families in and around Saskatoon.

Our Philosophy

Our mission is providing support to individuals and families that experience grief and bereavement due to the loss of a child during pregnancy or up to the age of 6. Our vision is a future in which individuals and families who experience perinatal loss receive the best comprehensive care and support during each stage of bereavement and throughout their grief process.

Programs and Services

The following services are provided free of charge: Support from a certified birth and bereavement companion; Supported use of a CuddleCot ™; Photography (maternity, newborn, and end-of-life); Memory Making options and mementos; Lactation information; Postpartum information and support; Neonatal end-of-life services; Monthly in-person support groups; Online support groups; One-on-one peer mentoring; Lending Library; Family member specific resources (sibling, grandparent, etc.)