|
What
is GROWW? |
GROWW
is a 501c Corporation developed to provide grief recovery support
in the online world. |
|
What
does "GROWW" mean? |
GROWW
is an acronym for "Grief Recovery Online (founded by) Widows
& Widowers," but a support community for all bereaved.
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| Where
did the Name come from? |
The
name comes from the founders of the company, widows and widowers,
who found one another in chat rooms on America Online. See also
our History page. |
| What
is the purpose of GROWW? |
GROWW
was formed to provide support resources for the grieving community.
Although originally begun for the widowed, it became apparent
that the need for support for ALL grievers was lacking. |
| How
does GROWW provide this support? |
GROWW
provides support on a number of different levels. A proprietary
web site link to a variety of other support resources for additional
complementary support. The Website also provides gateways to
organizations or agencies which may provide assistance to the
bereaved, such as the Social Security Administration, or local
medical or hospice associations. The site will also provide
bulletin board service and a facility for message as well as
a "locator" service to direct individuals to appropriate
services and chat areas. |
| What
are "chat areas"? |
Chat
areas are those "rooms" where a number of members
may share their experience, hope and strength with peers. Chat
areas are interactive sites which provide the facility for the
bereaved to share their common bond and to grow through the
grieving process. |
| What
are the benefits of "chat areas"? |
The
grieving cycle is a difficult and trying ordeal. Conversation
and verbalization are significant factors in "successful"
grieving. The combination of the online anonymity and interaction
with grievers of like experience enhances the ability of the
griever to relate and thus, to grow through the grief. |
| Is
there any downside to "chat"? |
Yes,
especially online, and most especially, to an individual raw
with pain, such as a widow(er). Online personae are not always
what they seem to be and starvation for closeness can lead clients
astray, even into danger. One of the objectives of GROWW is
to provide the member with guidelines and instruction for safe
relationship and engagement. Room monitoring and auditing will
be utilized to provide as safe an area as possible. Information
gathering and dissemination of important data will be provided
to the community. |
| Message
Boards and Guest books |
GROWW
reserves the right to delete any postings that are not relative
to the specific purpose of bereavement, healing, and fellowship.
Postings that are considered to be argumentative, inflamatory,
solicitous, or inappropriate to anyone who visits these boards
are subject to these guidelines. |
| Soliciting |
GROWW
reserves the right to ensure our members privacy by not allowing
solicitation of any kind in the chat rooms or message boards.
Anyone who is approached in the GROWW chatrooms by solicitors
and/or offensive chat (via Private Chat), please advise the
GROWW staff via Email to Staff@GROWW.org. |
| When
I post something on GROWW, is it MINE? |
GROWW
Members Submittals: All members of GROWW submitting original
materials are protected under the copyright infringement guidelines
of GROWW, Inc. Thereby any persons who publish original materials
posted on the GROWW website may do so only with the express
permission of the author. |
| How
does one become a "member", "client"? |
The
only requirement for membership is having lost a loved one to
a death. There are no dues, or fees, no subscription, no entry
form. There is only the need to learn, listen, grieve, perhaps
to share. It is expected that one share one's circumstance at
least once. |
How
you can help GROWW
|
Please
visit Help GROWW
We hope the content and spirit of this site has provided you
with some comfort and solace. You can help GROWW, "keep
up the good work" by visiting the HelpGROWW site which
provides funding and support for GROWW and other worthwhile
endeavors. |
| To
Contact Us |
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|
Who
are the Hosts? |
All
of our hosts are volunteers, and believe in giving back what
has been given to them: love, understanding and guidance on
the path to healing. Our host's all PROMISE this to you
and to GROWW. Read our Host Biographies
and learn about our incredible hosts. |
| Florida
Statute |
To
be in compliance with Chapter 496, Section 496.111 of the Florida
Statutes for non profits, we are required to disclose the following:
A Copy of the Official Registration and Financial Information
may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling
1-800-435-7352 within the state or 1-850-488-2221. Registration
does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the
state. |
| Mission
Statement |
GROWW's
committment is to provide the premier Internet community for
resources, communication and secure chatrooms for the bereaved.
GROWW offers solace and comfort to all bereaved.
It's
purpose is to offer support and fellowship to help with the
recovery of losing a loved one. To encourage their "right
to grieve", to help them with the "loneliness of grief" and
to provide fellowship and support throughout the grieving
process. .
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|
Other
Frequently Asked Questions |
Please
visit our Contact page, our Internet
Awareness page, and our Disclaimer.
For further information about GROWW chat in general, please
visit our Calendar and "How to"
page. |
