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The mission of CaringMatters is to provide social supports and community education so that no one dies or grieves alone. 

En CaringMatters hablamos español.

Comuníquese con nosotros para brindarle mayor información de nuestros programas y cómo podemos ayudarle. Llame al 301-869-4673 o envié un correo electrónico a mariaja@caringmatters.org

Upcoming Events

  • Mon, Sep 29
    Zoom
    Sep 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    The workshops explores essential parenting skills of listening, expressing, problem-solving, and setting limits within the context of a grieving family. The registration deadine is September 19, 2025.
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  • Thu, Oct 23
    Zoom
    Oct 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom
    Family Night workshops help families learn coping tools, plan for handling celebrations, and mark the absence of their loved one(s). Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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  • Sat, Nov 01
    Columbia Country Club
    Nov 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Columbia Country Club, 7900 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA
    Sponsorships, tickets, tributes and program advertisements available now! Our signature fundraising event raises fund to ensure that our critical compassionate support services remain available and free of charge to our community.
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  • Fri, Nov 07
    Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center
    Nov 07, 2025, 3:00 PM – Nov 09, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104, USA
    The Bereaved Caregivers Retreat is a special 2 1/2 day, overnight, weekend retreat, offered free of charge, to help bereaved caregivers renew, refresh, and rebuild.
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  • Thu, Nov 20
    Zoom
    Nov 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom
    Family Night workshops help families learn coping tools, plan for handling celebrations, and mark the absence of their loved one(s). Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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  • Tue, Dec 02
    Zoom
    Dec 02, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom
    Gain a deeper understanding of how children with ID, including those with different communication styles, cope with loss, and come away with practical, evidence-based tools for grief support.
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  • Sat, Dec 06
    CaringMatters
    Dec 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    CaringMatters, 518 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
    Join us for meaningful ceremony, including instrumental music, responsive readings, reading of the names, and light refreshments.
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News Updates

Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors!
Elite Sponsor
Joy & Ron Paul

Charter Sponsors

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Lisa & Sean Creamer
William Hard
John J. Pohanka Family Foundation
Kelly & Michael Sotak

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Choice Sponsors

The Ken & Ginny Grunley Family Trust • The Sanford & Doris Slavin Foundation • Jacquie & Stephen Tennant

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

 - Maya Angelou

CaringMatters

518 S. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

301-869-HOPE (4673)
301-990-4909 (fax)

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CaringMatters is a 501(c)(3) non-profi­t organization registered with the State of Maryland, and our EIN is 52-1591455. A copy of our current ­financial statement is available by contacting CaringMatters, Inc. at 518 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or at 301-869-4673. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of the Secretary.

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