The community of Haines has a long tradition of tending to each other through hard times and good. As a relative newcomer to town (our family moved to Haines in 2020), I’ve loved watching this strong network of care in action. One quiet but powerful example is the annual Grief Support Group which Hospice of Haines has hosted each fall for more than 20 years.

Many residents have shared with me how much this six-week…