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Your home for healing.

Casita La Luna is a Chicago-based nonprofit offering free and compassionate support for families, children, and individuals navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions.

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OUR MISSION

Grief is part of being human. But you don’t have to carry the weight of it alone.

Grief can fundamentally shake your sense of self, your relationships, and your understanding of the world around you. At Casita La Luna, our mission is to hold families as they grieve and rebuild after a loss — all in a community-rooted space that meets you where you are.

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Our promise is a space where individuals and families can rebuild their worlds — in their own time and in their own way.

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Our promise is a space where individuals and families can rebuild their worlds — in their own time and in their own way. 〰️

OUR PROGRAMS

Find support in the ways you need most.

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Grief Support Groups

Connect with others who share in the complexity of grief — and find healing in a supportive, compassionate environment.

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After School Programming

We hold open space for children and families in need of extra support after school through tutoring, storytime, and other events.

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Mental Health & Healing

Explore a variety of resources, workshops, and other supports designed to help you navigate grief and rebuild over time.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Join us at an upcoming event or program.

From community clean-ups to bilingual story time, explore upcoming opportunities to connect, learn, and heal together.

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MEET THE FOUNDER

Built with heart.

When founder Diana Morado lost her daughter, she immediately realized the power of community support as she and her family grieved and rebuilt their lives. In honor of her daughter’s story, Diana opened Casita La Luna.

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GET INVOLVED

Be part of what we’re building.

We’re strengthening the fabric of our community by making sure that all individuals and families navigating loss have access to the resources and support they need.

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Expand access to flexible programming for those carrying the weight of grief.

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Volunteer

Build a compassionate space for families and individuals in Chicago.

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Partnerships

Collaborate with us to fuel what’s possible for our community.

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Stay connected.

Get updates on upcoming programs, events, and ways to support the Casita La Luna community.

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