6) Maintains award-winning website offering extensive support for bereaved families. A comprehensive chapter leadership site is also maintained.
7) Maintains informative and helpful Online Support Community (OSC) chat with moderators trained to give a nonjudgmental online support experience for those wishing to talk about their grief.
8) Publishes monthly free e-newsletter providing latest TCF related information.
9) Three Chapter Leadership Training Programs provided each year in different parts of the country (all costs except travel are picked up by the National Organization).
*Annual national conference offering:
*More than 100 healing workshops for family members.
*Chapter leadership training workshops.
*Regional Coordinator networking session.
10) Representation by national staff personnel and board members at conferences of organizations around the country (e.g. National Funeral Directors Conference, International Police Chaplains Conference) to increase public awareness of The Compassionate Friends, its mission, and support the organization offers bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents.
11) Coordinates publicity about The Compassionate Friends on a national basis including press releases, interviews, development of Public Service Announcements, etc.
12) Provides insurance coverage for all TCF-sponsored events, including monthly meetings, memorial programs, regional conferences, concurrent walks, etc.
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