September 25, 2020
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Remembering those we lost to Homicide in 2020
I care for you… You care for me… We care for each other
Roberta’s House:
A Family Grief Support Center
Roberta’s House is a safe place where children, teens and adults discover that they are not alone in their grief. Children with their families share their feelings, memories and experiences in an atmosphere of acceptance with the love and support of trained volunteers.
The volunteers of Roberta’s house, along with a staff of professionals, assist children, teens and adults on how to experience and express their feelings safely and in a healthy manner. The Children work in small age appropriate groups utilizing creative activities to identify feelings and needs. The Adults share in groups and are given resources to support them in their journey. By working through the necessary grief task and understanding the essential needs of a child’s grief, it allows families to support each other and communicate more effectively.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give
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HISTORY
Roberta’s House was founded in June of 2007 in memory of the late Julia Roberta March, by her children. Julia Roberta March, was the matriarch and co-founder of the March Funeral Homes in Baltimore, Maryland. She and her husband, William C. March, were successful business owners that began in 1957 and was well known for their compassion and giving spirit. Thousands of families were served out of their small row- house funeral home because of their commitment to providing dignified, affordable services to low income families.
Programs at Roberta’s House
For the survivor, dealing with grief can be complicated without the necessary coping skills to handle the range of emotions survivors may experience. Roberta’s House helps the grieving through its wide range of grief support programs. Whether it’s a program for children, families, adults or the community, Roberta’s Houses’ programs instills HOPE and wellness.
Roberta’s House: In The Spotlight
Recent Awards and Recognition
Roberta’s House was one of ten organizations selected for The Black History Month Community Leaders Awards. On February 14, 2019. Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford with the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, honored the awardees at its Second Annual Black History Month Community Leaders Awards celebration. The ceremony was held at the Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis, Maryland’s official museum of African American history, heritage, and culture. Roberta’s House was selected based on nominations received that described the highest degree of volunteer commitment and service including work that makes a transformative impact in the community.
