Events for 2023

Care Groups for 2023

564 care group meetings held

January 1 - December 31, 2023

Online Groups for 2023

254 online group meetings held

January 1 - December 31, 2023

Women's Empowerment Online Groups for 2023

74 online group meetings held

January 1 - December 31, 2023

TAPS Togethers for 2023

111 TAPS Togethers held

January 1 - December 31, 2023

Workshops for 2023

55 online workshops and 8 in-person peer mentor trainings held

January 1 - December 31, 2023

TAPS Young Adults: The Heroes Journey - Generosity of Scars | Arlington, Virginia

January 10 - 12, 2023

Webinar: Art-Making as a Bridge to Understanding Grief | Course Available

Participate in this interactive discussion and hands-on activity to help support you on your grief journey (no art experience or special supplies needed).

January 17, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

TAPS 7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise | Los Angeles, California

January 20 - 27, 2023

TAPS Sports & Entertainment Nevada Survivor Experience Presented by the NFL | Las Vegas, Nevada

February 2 - 6, 2023

Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Destin, Florida

February 3 - 5, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Southeast Regional Good Grief Camp | Destin, Florida

February 3 - 5, 2023

Sedona Women's Empowerment Retreat | Sedona, Arizona

February 6 - 10, 2023

Webinar: The Value of Funerals and Therapeutic Rituals | Course Available

Join Dr. Doka and Crystal Mai Purdy to explore how clinicians can utilize funerals and other rituals in supporting individuals who are grieving a loss.

February 7, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Webinar: Helping Grieving Kids as They Grow | Course Available

Join Dr. Gabbay to discuss ways to help children and teens continue the bonds they have with their loved ones as they get older.

February 21, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Alaska Iditarod Survivor Experience | Anchorage, Alaska

March 1 - 5, 2023

Savannah Women's Empowerment Unmarried Partners Retreat | Savannah, Georgia

March 6 - 10, 2023

TAPS Young Adults Winter Experience | Park City, Utah

March 9 - 12, 2023

United Airlines New York City Half Marathon with Team TAPS | New York City, New York

March 19, 2023

TAPS Honor Guard Gala | Washington, D.C.

March 22, 2023

Webinar: Debunking 8 Popular Myths About Grief | Course Available

Learn what the current thinking about grief reveals, including the realities of what grief is (and isn't), helping you better understand and cope.

March 28, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Mountain Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Denver, Colorado

March 31 - April 2, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Mountain Regional Good Grief Camp | Denver, Colorado

March 31 - April 2, 2023

TAPS Young Adults New England Patriots Experience and Boston Marathon Service Opportunity | Foxborough, Massachusetts

April 13 - 18, 2023

Tennessee Family Camp | Bolivar, Tennessee

April 14 - 17, 2023

13th Annual Windy25 Memorial 5K | Las Vegas, Nevada

April 15, 2023

Webinar: Engaging Empathy in the Workplace - A Guide for Grievers | Course Available

Learn effective ways to advocate for yourself as you head to your workplace after a brief absence, a long absence, or for the first time following a loss.

April 18, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

TAPS Togethers: National Park Fishing Day | Marietta, Georgia

April 22, 2023, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Webinar: Modern Loss - A Conversation with Rebecca Soffer | Course Available

Learn how the long arc of loss can be woven into our lives in ways that are practical, creative, comforting, and, finally, hopeful.

April 25, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Carry the Load with Team TAPS | Locations Across the U.S.

April 27 - May 28, 2023

Webinar: How Nature Helps Us Take Care of Ourselves | Course Available

Discover the role that nature plays in helping us regulate our central nervous system to cope with grief and loss, trauma, chronic stress, and difficult emotions.

May 2, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

TAPS Young Adults Disney Experience | Orlando, Florida

May 4 - 7, 2023

Montana Parents Retreat | Emigrant, Montana

May 8 - 12, 2023

29th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Arlington, Virginia

May 25 - 29, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at National Good Grief Camp | Arlington, Virginia

May 25 - 29, 2023

Weapons of Grass Destruction Golf Fundraiser | Horicon, Wisconsin

June 3, 2023

Armed Forces Cycling Classic | Arlington, Virginia

June 3 - 4, 2023

Couples Fishing Retreat | Hancock, New York

June 4 - 10, 2023

Massachusetts Men’s Retreat | Great Barrington, Massachusetts

June 13 - 17, 2023

Blue Ridge Women's Empowerment Retreat | Boone, North Carolina

June 14 - 18, 2023

TAPS Young Adults Mountain Experience | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

June 15 - 18, 2023

TAPS College Experience for Teens and Parents | TAPS Headquarters, Arlington, Virginia

June 25 - July 1, 2023

Montana Romantic Partners Retreat | Emigrant, Montana

July 3 - 7, 2023

Northwest Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Spokane, Washington

July 7 - 9, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Northwest Regional Good Grief Camp | Spokane, Washington

July 7 - 9, 2023

TAPS Colorado Springs Songwriter Dinner Show | Colorado Springs, Colorado

July 8, 2023, 4:30 PM-9:00 PM

The Robert Irvine Foundation Presents TAPS Las Vegas Peer Mentor Experience | Las Vegas, Nevada

July 13 - 16, 2023

TAPS Young Adults Pacific Northwest Experience | Portland, Oregon and Stevenson, Washington

July 27 - 30, 2023

North Carolina Men’s Retreat | Bryson City, North Carolina

July 31 - August 4, 2023

AIR Gives/Aimco Cares Charity Golf Classic Fundraiser | Sedalia, Colorado

August 8, 2023

TAPS Togethers: National Park Fishing Day | Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania

August 12, 2023, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

TAPS Young Adults Paralympic Experience | Lake Placid, New York

August 16 - 20, 2023

Pennsylvania Family Camp | Green Lane, Pennsylvania

August 18 - 21, 2023

New York Women's Empowerment Retreat | Ellenville, New York

August 21 - 25, 2023

Northeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Buffalo, New York

August 25 - 27, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Northeast Regional Good Grief Camp | Buffalo, New York

August 25 - 27, 2023

TAPS Golf Outing hosted by Parsons | Joppa, Maryland

September 7, 2023

Spencer Wing 2023 Memorial Golf Tournament | Groton, New York

September 9, 2023

A Night of Remembrance & Celebration | Denver, Colorado

September 9, 2023

Southern Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | San Antonio, Texas

September 15 - 17, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Southern Regional Good Grief Camp | San Antonio, Texas

September 15 - 17, 2023

TAPS Togethers: National Park Fishing Day | Estes Park, Colorado

September 16, 2023, 12:30 PM-7:00 PM

Webinar: 10 Things We Know About Suicide Loss, Postvention, and Prevention | Course Available

Join Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton to shed light on truths around suicide loss and the deep healing that arises from our shared understanding.

September 18, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Great Smoky Mountains Parents Fishing Retreat | Maggie Valley, North Carolina

September 20 - 24, 2023

TAPS Young Adults Midwest Experience | Chicago, Illinois

September 21 - 24, 2023

Purple Tee Golf Classic Fundraiser | Ijamsville, Maryland

September 21, 2023, 8:30 AM-6:00 PM

TAPS Gold Star Families Advocacy Week Event | Washington, D.C.

September 25 - 27, 2023

Webinar: Grieving a Military Suicide Loss - Prevention through the Eyes of Survivors of Loss | Course Available

Join Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton to discuss perspectives from Suicide Loss Survivors about their bereavement experience.

September 26, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

2023 V3Gate Charity Golf Tournament | Colorado Springs, Colorado

October 2, 2023, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Boston, Massachusetts

October 6 - 8, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at National Suicide Survivor Good Grief Camp | Boston, Massachusetts

October 6 - 8, 2023

Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Chicago, Illinois

October 8, 2023

Army Ten-Miler | Arlington, Virginia

October 8, 2023

Webinar: The Healing Power of Nature | Course Available

Join us for this webinar presenting ways to embrace the natural cycles of change using meaningful rituals and ceremonies that boost our well-being.

October 10, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Webinar: Managing the Difficult Emotions of Anger, Guilt, and Sorrow after Loss | Course Available

Join us for this webinar discussing these emotions and ideas for addressing each of these experiences or supporting those walking this difficult road.

October 24, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Sedona Women's Empowerment Retreat | Sedona, Arizona

October 25 - 29, 2023

Western Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Long Beach, California

October 27 - 29, 2023

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Western Regional Good Grief Camp | Long Beach, California

October 27 - 29, 2023

Marine Corps Marathon and 10K | Arlington, Virginia

October 28 - 29, 2023

TAPS Friendsgiving for Surviving Military Families

November 1 - 30, 2023

Wreaths Across America | Remembrance Wreaths Available for Purchase until November 28

November 1 - 28, 2023

California Family Camp | Portola, California

Application to attend now closed.

November 3 - 6, 2023

TCS New York City Marathon | New York City, New York

November 5, 2023

Austin Parents Retreat | Austin, Texas

Application to attend now closed.

November 9 - 12, 2023

Webinar: What Bereaved Kids Want You to Know: Adults Reflect Back on Their Childhood Bereavement | Course Available

Join us for this webinar with adults who were bereaved as children or teenagers to provide insight in what grief was like during childhood and adolescence.

November 13, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM