• You Are Not Alone Here

    If you’ve found your way here because your baby has died, we are so deeply sorry.
    There are no words big enough for your grief—but please know this:

    Your baby is cherished. Your story matters. And you are not alone.

    At Gemma’s Hope, we exist to honor all babies gone too soon—and to walk with the parents who love them.
    We hold space in our hearts for your child, and we’re here for you—whether you’re seeking comfort, support, or just someone to sit with over coffee and listen.

    You are seen. You are loved. And we’re so glad you found us.

    About Gemma's Hope


    Our mission: support bereaved families with keepsakes & grief resources and supply hospitals with practical perinatal loss materials.

    Gemma’s Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to supporting parents after pregnancy and infant loss. We believe every baby deserves to be remembered—and every grieving family deserves compassionate, thoughtful care in the hospital and beyond.

    Through donated grief books, keepsake materials, and practical resources, we help families create meaningful memories during the most heartbreaking moments. We also partner with hospitals to improve bereavement care through training, resources, and hands-on support.

    What We Offer

    For Families:

    📚 Free grief books tailored to each family’s unique loss (including resources for dads, siblings, & in Spanish)

    🧸 Keepsake items such as a soft stuffed animal, inked hand/footprints, photos, baby clothing, and comfort items for the hospital stay

    📝 Easy-to-read articles on grief, memory-making, and emotional healing

    📍 A directory of nonprofit organizations and support groups serving bereaved families

    🌱 Opportunities to volunteer, donate, or honor your baby's legacy through remembrance

    🤝 A sense of belonging—because no parent should feel alone in their grief

    For Hospitals:

    🧺 Affordable or donated keepsake materials for bereavement programs

    📖 Perinatal bereavement training for nurses and hospital staff

    🧑‍⚕️ One-on-one collaboration with bereavement coordinators to troubleshoot urgent needs and resource gaps

    100% volunteer-run. EIN: 88-3394772.
    Help us bring comfort, dignity, and hope to grieving families—one memory at a time.

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  • You Can Provide Hope

    Your time and generosity directly support Gemma’s Hope and our mission to care for grieving families with compassion and purpose.

    1

    Give

    ✨ Make a donation to help us bring comfort to grieving families. We purchase our supplies in bulk to stretch every dollar as far as possible—which makes financial gifts the most effective way to support our mission.

    Ways You Can Give:
    Card/Check/ACH
    Venmo

    Paypal
    Employer Matching

    2

    Fundraise

    ✨ Attend one of our fundraiser events or launch a virtual team fundraiser!
    Share your unique link with loved ones and come together to support an important mission.
    When you reach your goal to donate a Book Cart, we’ll coordinate a heartfelt dedication ceremony with your family.

    3

    Share Your Story

    Your story matters—and it can remind another grieving parent that they are not alone.
    Connect with us to share your journey and bring hope to other moms and dads walking a similar path.

    ✨ Add your baby’s name to our Memory Wall in loving remembrance.

    4

    Volunteer

    We’re always looking for kind hearts and helping hands—whether in person or from home!
    Join one of our Volunteer Days to help assemble kits, or take on a project remotely at your own pace.
    We also welcome groups and students looking to earn volunteer hours through meaningful, mission-driven work.

    5

    Shop

    Every purchase—whether for your own keepsake project or a hospital donation—helps fund our mission of support and remembrance.Want to give directly? Check out our Wishlist of items we use often to serve families and care teams.

  • Learn More About Book Carts

    or make a donation

  • Helping Bring Hope to Our Grieving Communities

    $25,500+

    Total dollars in donated books & supplies since 2022

    1,431

    Books Donated since 2022

    40

    Book Carts Placed to Date (see the map here!)

    12

    States with Book Carts

    1,083+

    Families served since 2022

    24

    Books Donated to Libraries

  • Loss Moms & Nurses Are Saying.....

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    "I am so touched about [our Book Cart placement] tonight. Truly was so special and something i didn't even know i needed. I love that we got to honor her and help others in a way I wish I would have had. What you're doing is SO special and I am so excited I get to be a part of this for Kinley and for future families."

    — Kinley's mom, donated to the Atrium Health Pineville Hospital book cart

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    "We cannot thank you enough for your donation and support. This book cart is just what we needed to help bring our STAR (Special Treasures Are Remembered) program together. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are so grateful for the generosity and the donation to our small community hospital. Thank you."

    — Bereavement Coordinator in Delaware

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    All of us at the Sidney Health Center's Labor and Delivery Department want to express our gratitude for selecting us to receive the Gemma's Hope Bereavement Book Cart. These tools will help us give support to families and to our staff while we navigate these difficult times. We cannot express how thankful we are."

    -Labor and Delivery Director in Montana

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    "The Book Cart has been such a relief for our nurses, and our IUD and fetal demise patients are so appreciative of the books and comfort. Thank you for doing this for these families and our hospital!"

    — RN & Bereavement Coordinator in Charlotte, NC

  • Contact Us

    Tell us your story! We want to honor you and your baby by name.

    Charlotte, NC
    We serve families & hospitals anywhere in the USA
    704-659-4957 (call or text)