SHELTON- Adam’s House is holding a Grand Opening
Celebration Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Shelton, CT, to introduce the
non-profit grief education center at 241 Coram Ave. to community leaders and
residents.
“After more than three years of fundraising,
we are thrilled to be able to open our doors,” said Executive Director and
Founder Allison Wysota. “We hope many people will stop by to learn more about
our plans to help grieving families and children in Connecticut.”
Wysota was inspired to create Adam’s House
after her husband, Adam Wysota, died on May 6, 2012, and she sought grief
counseling for herself and her three sons. At Adam’s House, grieving families
and children will gather together to draw strength and support from their
peers. In eight-week programs guided by trained facilitators, parents will gain
insights and strategies for dealing with their loss. At the same time, their
children will join their own special groups to explore their feelings through
art, play and peer-support activities.
Wysota encourages Shelton residents to be
among the first to take an indoor tour of the charming, newly renovated home
designed to offer a warm, comforting setting for families, volunteers and
staff. “We are looking to build a community here of trust, healing and
encouragement, said Wysota.” With strong community support, Adam’s House hopes
to provide a healing place that inspires grieving families to once again, live
their lives to the fullest.”
Wysota said there are many myths and
misconceptions about grief. “For example, the old way of thinking taught
bereaved people that when someone dies, he or she ceases to exist and should no
longer be discussed at any length. The grieving family member or friend should
“get over it,” and stop grieving typically six months after a death, according
to society. Wysota said research now teaches that there is no “getting over it,”
but that grieving people can establish what is called, ‘continuing bonds,’ ways
that the deceased person can have a presence in a grieving loved one’s life. In
that way, a mother knows that it is healthy for a son to make a gift to honor a
Dad who has died because it’s a way to establish the late Dad’s presence in the
boy’s life.”
Wysota is proud that Adam’s House represents
a strong grassroots network of Connecticut supporters who helped raise the
funds to purchase the home. Adam’s House honors the legacy of Adam Wysota, a
beloved father, Little League coach and active volunteer in his Weston, CT
community. Before his passing, Adam Wysota held prestigious Wall Street
positions at Depository Trust & Clearing Corp., Barclays Capital, Lehman
Brothers and Morgan Stanley.
“I’m very grateful for the hundreds of
supporters who have helped realize our first goal of purchasing a beautiful new
home in a wonderful location for Adam’s House,” said Wysota. “But we still have
more to accomplish before we are ready to deliver our special programs next
year to grieving families and children.”
Already, volunteers from Alcoa Howmet in
Branford, CT, have donated their time and painting skills to help paint the
children’s room at Adam’s House The company also provided a grant to fund the
children’s program materials. Wysota invites many local companies, schools and
individuals to donate their expertise and their time to support Adam’s House. Weston
high school students who are members of the National Honors Arts Society
volunteered their Sundays to paint beautiful room murals. In addition, Adam’s
House future renovations need the fundraising support of companies and
individual sponsors.
“We have many opportunities for volunteer
projects, from day-long tasks to projects that require longer commitments,”
said Wysota. “We welcome new friends from the Shelton and neighboring
communities to pitch in and help us create a nurturing, supportive environment
empowering grieving families to find renewed hope and encouragement in life.”
Adam’s House Mission
At Adam’s House, we believe no child should
ever grieve alone. Each child deserves a supportive and understanding community
to learn and explore their feelings of loss. All grief journeys are unique and
grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one. At Adam’s House, we will
be a partner in support of your healing process.
Adam’s House Background
Adam’s House is located at 241 Coram Ave. in
Shelton, CT and is an entity of The Adam Wysota Foundation. Adam’s House is a
501c3 organization. All donations to Adam’s House are tax deductible. For
further information, go to adamshousect.org or call 203-513-2808.
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