MEETINGS
The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 at 7PM in San Diego. See the Meetings page to learn more.

EVENTS
Candle Lighting Ceremony
“May their light always shine.”
The Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony was held on Sunday, December 9, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

View photos taken at the 2016 Candle Lighting Ceremony

For more information and registration go to the National website www.compassionatefriends.org

Balloon Release
This yearly event was held in San Diego at the Admiral Baker Field on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Admiral Baker Field
2400 Admiral Baker Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
Google Maps Link

View photos taken at the 2018 Balloon Release

Select the Events page for more information.

The Compassionate Friends is a national non-profit, self-help support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees.

The Mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. We recommend using the TCF National Web Site to learn more about the history and mission of the organization. Plus there are readings and many features there that may benefit you.

The San Diego Chapter was formed in the 1970’s to support families in the San Diego geographic area.

There are other Southern California chapters in the Los Angeles area. Plus we have plenty of helpful links on the Resouces Links page.

Our Regular Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at:
The Community of Christ Church at 4811 Mt. Etna Dr. San Diego, 92117. Take 805 to Balboa Ave West, go to Genesee, turn right (north) and take immediate first left on Mt. Etna. Proceed several blocks to 4811 on left (southwest) side of street.

The National Conference
The Compassionate Friends - 41st TCF National Conference “Gateway to Hope and Healing” was held in St. Louis, MO at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel, the weekend of July 27-29 2018.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Time to re-register Sept. 1, 2017 – Refer to more info on Donation page.

Go to the Newsletter page and scroll down. Our newsletters will begin to be available for you to access from your computer.

You will be able to print the issues or articles you want.

TCF T-Shirts are now available for purchase.

See the Donate page for more information.

Write to:
San Diego Chapter of TCF
11582 Fury Lane, Suite 118
El Cajon, CA 92019