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Front Porch Collective, LLC

Front Porch Collective, LLC offers professional grief support to adults experiencing loss. Our mission is to witness, understand, and support those in grief.

Through 1:1 and group sessions, grievers are provided space to share stories of loss, have their grief witnessed, and explore strategies for growth and finding purpose after the death of a loved one or grief following a life event. Front Porch Collective was born from a need to create more spaces for grievers and build communities that understand and embrace the process of grief work. Following th

e sudden loss of her father in 2022, FPC founder Nicole Kerekes began the healing process of working with a Certified Grief Educator and supporter. Through their grief work together, Nicole began feeling empowered to take on life again. It was the realization that Nicole wanted to do for others what her supporter did for her that drove her to become a Certified Grief Educator through David Kessler and grief.com.

08/26/2026

Join us for a couple hours of co-working and body doubling in a compassionate environment. Compassionate Co-working takes place over Zoom and is RSVP required so that we maintain a safer space. Link in bio to register!

📎 What is co-working? A gathering of individuals working on independent projects coming together to work alongside one another.

🤝 What is body doubling? A productivity strategy used often by individuals with ADHD to finish tasks while having another person beside them. This person is the body double. The body double helps by reducing potential distractions and increasing motivation.

💜 Why is this named Compassionate Co-working? Many co-working environment are hyper-focused on completionist productivity, “the grind,” and/or are tailored to individuals working corporate jobs. Our co-working environment offers a compassionate and comfortable space for artists, creatives, corporate employees, stay-at-home parents, and everyone in between.

THIS PERIOD IS FOR ANYONE WORKING ON ANY PROJECT. There will be no screen sharing and low lo-fi music will be playing. Join us and tackle work projects, pay your bills, finish a craft, fold laundry, or anything else you may need to complete!

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08/16/2026

Death grief and non-death grief is welcome here. Join us for Grief Gathering, our general grief support group, at its NEW day and time.

Grief Gathering, a general grief support group
Virtual from the comfort of your safe space
Sunday, August 23
12-1:30 PM EST
Registration 🔗 on our page

This monthly group offers support to grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing. Live captioning will be enabled.

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08/14/2026

Good Grief is a book club where we explore stories of life, love, and—yes—loss. It’s fun and *not* a big bummer, we promise. Connect with us over coffee and good books on the second Wednesday of every month 📚

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 9 @ 6 PM
BOOK SELECTION: More Than Enough, the latest release from 🩵
LOCATION: Parthenon Books, Syracuse, NY

About the book: A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life—from the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of After Annie.

08/12/2026

Do you have a crochet, diamond art, chainmail, or other crafty project currently in progress? Bring it with you to Craft Circle on August 21! Don't have a project? That's ok! We will have coloring materials for anyone to use!

Supportive Q***r Craft Circle
📍
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
5-7 PM
Bookstore & event is all on one-level with an accessible restroom. Manual doors for entry but Nicole will be available to open doors!

$0 to attend
Participants are asked to make a purchase at the café or purchase a book. If you cannot make a purchase, DM us before 5 on Friday and we will sponsor a cup of coffee or tea for you!

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08/06/2026

Join us Thursday, August 13 for Dead Parent Support Group and be in community with people who *get it* 🫶 NOTE: This month's group is one week earlier than usual!

7:00 PM EST
RSVP Required for access to Zoom Room
$0 to register-- come as you are!
Suggested Donation Sliding scale: information available on registration page
RSVP 🔗 ON OUR PAGE

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08/05/2026

The death of a loved one or other grief-causing event* is not as simple as a single loss. Instead, it is the initial loss PLUS a collection of "smaller" losses in its aftermath. These losses are called secondary losses.

Secondary losses complicate an already overwhelming initial loss. The pain that comes from secondary losses often impacts grievers in ways that cannot be predicted and complicates their grieving process. These losses are surprising aftershocks in a grief earthquake.

What secondary losses have you experienced following your initial loss?

*non-death grief-causing events can include but are not limited to: divorce, job loss, disabling event, financial issues, body changes, estrangement, medical events, imprisonment, breakups, political events, natural disasters

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08/01/2026

Front Porch's August lineup of groups and events is live on our website! 💻 (info also available at the 🔗 in our bio)

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07/23/2026

Tofu, the unofficial FPC mascot, wanted to pop in your timeline to say hi. 👋 She and I hope you are finding balance in your days and have been able to enjoy summer. Can you believe it's almost August?

August events and groups will be live on our website this weekend. As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to give us a shout via email. (Nicole will reply to you. Tofu can't type because she doesn't have thumbs.)

💚 Nicole from Front Porch Collective

07/20/2026

Grief Gathering, our general support group for grievers of all types, is back this month on July 28. 💛

Grief Gathering, a general grief support group
Virtual from the comfort of your safe space
Tuesday, July 28
7-8:30 PM EST
Registration 🔗 on our page
Sliding scale suggested donation - more info on registration page

This monthly group offers support to adult grievers of all types. You are welcome to join no matter where you are in your grief journey. You are welcome to join to matter the type of grief you are experiencing. Live captioning will be enabled.

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07/19/2026

Curious what you can expect in grief work sessions with Front Porch Collective?

Here's What We Offer:
✔ LGBTQIA+ Safer Space
✔ Inclusivity of all bodies
✔ Compassionate education style
✔ Come-as-you-are approach
✔ Open communication

And What We Don't:
❎ Griefy Platitudes
❎ One-size fits all approach
❎ Rigid schedules & timelines
❎ Ignorant perspectives on life and grief
❎ Intimidating Practices

Email or DM us to get started. 🫶

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https://www.frontporchcollective.com/

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