For Grieving Daughters hosts its fifth annual gala

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — One group is making sure those grieving this Mother’s Day weekend don’t do it alone.

For Grieving Daughters, Inc. held its fifth annual fundraiser at Sto Lat Bar on Transit Road.

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to guiding young women through all stages of grief by providing healing, education and mental support.

“I lost my mother when I was 10 years old and I always knew I wanted to put myself in a position to give back to the younger generation going through this grief,” said Shai Arnold, founder of For Grieving Daughters.

The event takes place every year on Mother’s Day weekend and this year’s goal is to raise $25,000 to help girls ages 10-21.

“Even though I lost my mother at 10, having my son at 21 triggered grief for me and I knew that to be the best version for him, I had to heal,” Arnold said.

Their next event is Cornbread and Coffee: Culinary Session, focusing on mind, body and nutrition, on June 16.