Case Study: GetSomeJoy’s GriefKit – Community Wellness Transformation

Objective: Using Holistic, Trauma-Informed Support Tools to Achieve Scalable Community Care & Increased Engagement

Project Details

Project Title: GetSomeJoy GriefKit
Company Name: GetSomeJoy
Program: Community Wellness and Mental Health Support
Role: Co-Founder & Lead Content Strategist

Challenge

Who: Communities and organizations seeking to support members navigating grief.
What: A lack of accessible, culturally relevant wellness resources; traditional tools were often too clinical or expensive.
Why: Organizations needed a tangible resource to extend care beyond single conversations or events.

Advisory

The Big Idea: We created the GriefKit, a tool designed to process grief through three pillars: Accessibility & Representation, Practical Healing Tools, and Community Connection.
The Approach: We integrated literary therapy to encourage self-expression and developed both physical and digital versions to ensure portability and reach.

Strategy

Framework: A holistic, trauma-informed support model.
Partnership: We collaborated with schools, nonprofits, and wellness programs to distribute kits to high-impact areas.
Customization: Developed flexible kit options to meet diverse organizational and community needs.

Impact

Mission: Distributed kits across multiple sectors, supporting over 5 thousand participants.
Engagement: Increased participation in wellness workshops by pairing kits with guided sessions.
Identity: Provided a lasting sense of care and representation for those in mourning.