Many grandparents are raising their grandchildren these days, and sometimes it is a lonely or overwhelming experience.
- You are not alone.
- Do you need a shoulder to lean on or a listening ear?
- Do you have questions about resources available to you in Miami County (Ohio)?
Grandfamilies of Miami County offers a support group-- "Grandparents Stepping Up"-- that is a confidential and independent community where you can learn from other grandparents in your situation and share your own wisdom as well.
Rev. Ann Marie Winters, a group facilitator, is a retired pastor who has over 20 years of experience leading educational and support groups. Ann Marie may be reached at (330) 469-6296 or at
revawinters@gmail.com. Please reach out to make arrangements if you desire childcare during the meeting.
We are also introducing Antionette Saunders, a Troy resident who has many years' experience raising her grandchildren.
Our group meets on the
1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The families gather for a free dinner at 5:30P, and then at 6:00PM the adults meet to talk at "The Gathering Place" 126 S Walnut Street, Troy, OH, next-door to the church. It is a cozy home provided as a meeting place by St John United Church of Christ. While the adults meet, children are welcome for either childcare or a supervised program in the church building and yard.