BFO-TORONTO

Our Mission

We honor and respect that family, social, cultural, and faith and life experiences affect how people grieve. Whether a loved one died from an illness, accident, murder or suicide, we believe that: • The deep grief an individual or family experiences following a death is normal • Grief is a unique experience for every person • Everyone carries within him or herself the capacity to heal • Critical to the healing process is an emotionally safe space in which to grieve.

ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS STATEMENT

• To be a community leader in the provision of mutual and peer-support bereavement services. • To educate service users and the public on issues related to grief and bereavement. • To be welcoming and accessible to all of the diverse communities in Toronto. • To build integrated services and mutually beneficial strategic partnerships. • To be an organization where learning, innovation and community are fostered. • To connect individuals, families and communities