Olivia’s House is a nonprofit grief and loss center that provides no-cost bereavement education and peer support for children, teens, and caregivers following the death of a loved one. Its work began with the Hearts Can Heal program in 1996, and the organization established its York center in 2002. With locations in York and Hanover, Pennsylvania, the organization serves families throughout South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.
What They Do
Olivia’s House – A Grief and Loss Center for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered under Tax ID 23-3100851. Its services start with a private grief consultation, during which the clinical director discusses the family’s circumstances and develops an individualized bereavement support plan.
Its Hearts Can Heal program brings grieving children and their caregivers together for structured peer support and grief education. The organization also runs Little Ones, a program for younger children that uses age-appropriate activities to explore grief and loss. Through play, creative activities, and group discussions, children express their feelings and share memories of loved ones who have died.
Families requiring specialized mental health care can receive referrals to qualified therapists. Olivia’s House also offers guidance before an anticipated death, pet loss resources, and WINGS, an alumni program that organizes free social activities for families who have completed its grief education programs.
The organization maintains the James Karns Memorial Lending Library, where families and educators can borrow books and other grief-related materials. Learn more about Olivia’s House at oliviashouse.org.
According to its Candid profile, Olivia’s House connected with 4,686 grieving families in 2024 and its clinical director conducted 181 individualized bereavement assessments.
Your Donation
When you donate your vehicle, the proceeds go directly to Olivia’s House, funding no-cost grief education and bereavement services for children and families after the death of a loved one.
Proceeds fund programs such as Hearts Can Heal, where grieving children and caregivers participate in structured peer support and grief education, and private consultations in which the clinical director develops an individualized bereavement plan based on each family’s circumstances.
Free vehicle pickup is included, and your donation is 100% tax deductible.
Thank You for Your Support
Thank you for contributing to Olivia’s House and the families it serves through your vehicle donation. If you have questions about vehicle eligibility, free pickup, paperwork, or tax receipts, please visit our FAQ page.
