


Gemma's Hope
providing practical resources & hope after pregnancy & infant loss
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Gemma's Hope
providing practical resources & hope after pregnancy & infant loss
- VOLUNTEER
- EVENTS
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- VOLUNTEER
- EVENTS

Held in Hope Care Packages
Held in Hope Care Packages are designed to meet families in the quiet moments after loss—when they’ve returned home and the support around them begins to fade. Each package is carefully assembled to provide comfort, honor a baby’s life, and remind parents they are not alone.
For Hospitals
Our primary focus is equipping hospital teams to care for families in the earliest, most critical moments of loss. We provide Held in Hope Care Packages directly to our partner hospitals, where nurses and staff can place them into the hands of grieving parents during their stay. This ensures families receive immediate comfort, meaningful keepsakes, and supportive resources when they need them most.
For Individuals
A limited number of care packages are available each month to be shipped to individual loss families across the U.S., particularly for those who may not have received support in the hospital. Once we reach capacity, additional requests may be placed on a waitlist and fulfilled as funding allows.
What's Inside Each Care Package?

Resource Card
A gentle reminder that grieving families are not alone. This card shares supportive information, encouragement, and ways to connect with additional grief resources when they feel ready.

2oz Soy Vanilla Candle
A small comfort item intended to create a peaceful, calming moment during overwhelming days. The soft vanilla scent was chosen to feel warm, gentle, and soothing without being overpowering.

Tiny Vial for Keepsakes
Designed to safely hold tiny treasured items such as a lock of hair, dried flowers, ashes, hospital bracelet pieces, heartbeat strips, or other meaningful keepsakes families may wish to preserve.

Set of Matching Hearts
These soft matching hearts are meant to stay connected between parent and baby, or between loved ones. They can offer comfort through scent familiarity and a tangible reminder of connection and love.

9" Snuggly Bunny
A soft companion chosen to provide comfort and something physical to hold close during grief. Many families find comfort in having a tangible item connected to their baby’s memory.

Handmade Baby Blanket
Each blanket is included as a symbol of warmth, love, and remembrance. Many are lovingly handmade or donated by volunteers who want grieving families to know their baby matters deeply.

3" Clear Ornament
A simple keepsake ornament that families can personalize in their own way — with a baby’s hospital bracelet, hat, footprints, dried flowers, ribbon, or other meaningful mementos.

Organza Bag
A soft, protective bag that keeps the care package together while still allowing visibility into the contents. The transparent design also helps hospital staff quickly identify blanket colors and included items.

Grief Cards
Created to help grieving parents communicate their needs during appointments and interactions. Families can order more or print from home - this is just to get them started.
How You Can Support this Program
Hands-on ways you can help give healing hope to grieving families
© 2025
Gemma's Hope is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 88-3394772) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
The information provided on this site & other materials is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.








