21 Ways To Get Involved & Give Back

While financial contributions are crucial to our cause, we understand that there are many ways to support our efforts beyond monetary donations. Your support in any of these ways will help us sustain and enhance our efforts to provide compassionate care and resources to families and the providers that care for them.

    • Employee Matching Programs: Does your company provide employee-giving benefits such as matching or paycheck deductions? If so, please consider RTZ Hope as a benefactor.

    • Corporate Giving Programs / Foundations: We are always looking for connections to local grant-making foundations, corporate giving programs and other funding resources local to you. Please consider connecting us, or send us information and we can reach out.

    • HR or Wellbeing Officer: We know the transition back to work can be challenging. By sharing RTZ materials with your HR and Wellbeing Department, you can help other employees who have experienced a loss find the support they need. RTZ also works with companies to develop "grief-informed" policies and help management support an employee’s return to work.

    • Assist with an Exhibit Table at a Conference: Please consider representing RTZ Hope by hosting a resource table at a local conference, resource fair, and other events. We provide all materials and talking points.

    • Skills to Assist with Marketing / Fundraising: Do you have a specific skill you think would benefit our organization, such as marketing, social media management, fundraising, or more? Please consider volunteering your time to support our work.

    • Tell Your Story: Stories connect us, help us heal, and light the way for those behind us. Share your personal story of grief, loss, and hope with us.

    • Host a Fundraising Event: Gather your friends, family, and community for a fun event that benefits RTZ Hope. Host drinks at a local bar, serve dinner in your home, or organize a memorial walk. We will help you plan for a successful event.

    • Identify Local Foundations and Business that Support RTZ's Mission:

    • Resource Directory
      For Providers: If you are a health provider, run a support group/organization, or support bereaved parents in other ways, ensure you are added to our Provider Directory so our families can find you.
      For Families: Do you know an amazing health provider, support group, or organization that other bereaved parents should know about? Encourage them to add themselves to our Provider Directory. Don't forget to share our Provider Directory with those who can benefit from these resources.

    • Host a Movie Screening and Parent Panel
      For Providers: We believe that the Return to Zero film is a valuable teaching tool for healthcare providers. Consider hosting a screening at your workplace.
      For Families:       The Return to Zero film is the personal story of our Founder, Kiley Krekorian Hanish, and the spark that started it all. Consider hosting a screening, large or small, to raise awareness for our organization and reduce the stigma related to pregnancy and infant loss.
      Learn more about hosting a movie screening

    • Media: Media outlets, both local and national, present a unique opportunity for us to connect with the community, share our story and reduce stigma associated with loss. Please connect us with any media outlets, podcasters, influencers, bloggers or anyone else that may help us share our work.

    • Hospital Team Education:

    • Maternal Mental Health Education:

    • RTZ Brochure Distribution:

    • Family Advisory Board:

    • Direct Donation or Monthly Giving:

    • Stock Donation: Donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, allows you to save on your taxes in two ways: 1) avoiding capital gains taxes and 2) allowing you to take an income tax deduction. If interested, please fill out the 'Stocks & Securities' form here.

    • Donation Airline Miles to the Retreat: Donating your unused air miles will help more mothers attend the RTZ retreat. Every mile counts!

    • Gift RTZ Support Group Fee to a Friend: Your RTZ support group gift subscription can ensure your friend gets the support they deserve. (OR Your RTZ subscription is a thoughtful, supportive gift that lasts much longer than flowers or casseroles.)

    • In-Kind Donations: Donate (or solicit donations) of tangible items or experiences to be auctioned off during our upcoming silent auction or given away as gifts to those attending our healing retreats. Fill out this form with details about your in-kind donation.

    • Unused Gift Cards: Turn unused gift cards into tanglble support for those experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.