Healing hearts and mending minds
Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides 15 grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. Learn how this program makes a powerful difference for two impactful organizations.
Finding light: A summer camp for grieving children
In 2000, a girl named Erin Metcalf passed away at the age of 15 from liver cancer. Recognizing the impact her condition had on her siblings Erin wished for a way for them to receive support and attention.
Now with 48 locations across the country, Camp Erin was created by the Moyer Foundation to honor her vision of helping kids and teens who have experienced a significant loss in their lives.
Tax associate Jamie Stone passionately volunteers with Camp Erin and has led campers at the Seattle and Los Angeles locations.
“I volunteer because I lost my dad in 2022, and I thought participating in this camp would be a positive way for me to reflect on my loss, while helping others in similar circumstances,” she said.
Jamie’s time with Camp Erin has helped her appreciate the time she had with her father.
“My dad was my best friend,” Jamie said. “Some of these campers are so young, they aren’t going to have as many memories of their person when they grow up, so in a way I’m extremely grateful for the time I had with him.”
A model for processing grief
Camp Erin provides safe environments for children to connect with others who have experienced a loss in their life. During the overnight camp, the organization provides group activities, carnivals, therapy dogs, ponies and more for children to unwind.
