Kate Winston 
Pockets of Light is a local nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organization based in Montclair. The organization provides free support to parents who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. The annual fall fundraiser is taking place at Pineapple Express in Montclair on September 27th. Keep reading to learn more about Pockets of Light and how to get involved with this annual fundraiser.
About Pockets of Light
Pockets of Light was founded by Erin Truxillo, Jennifer Brown, and Denise Cante in 2016 as a nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organization. The team recognized a lack of consistent peer support for parents who have experienced a perinatal loss. Since its founding, Pockets of Light has gone from supporting less than 20 people to over 600 in the Northern New Jersey and New York City area. In addition to supporting parents, the organization also provides free perinatal loss training to local hospitals and graduate programs that focus on healthcare. Pockets of Light also donates bereavement items to local hospitals and labor delivery units, such as Cuddle Cots and remembrance photography materials.
Read More: Where to Find Pregnancy Loss Support in North Jersey
The group’s mission is “To build a community that provides consistent peer support, compassion and hope to those who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant.”
About the Fundraiser
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Since its founding, Pockets of Light hosts an annual fundraising event. This year, it will be held at Pineapple Express, located at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. The fundraiser will take place on September 27th, 2025. In addition to the annual fall fundraiser, Pockets of Light hosts other events to provide support and spread awareness about perinatal loss. The Candlelight Memorial takes place on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and the Spring Gathering takes place in the spring to recognize the difficulty of Mother’s and Father’s Day.
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Ticket for the event can be bought here.
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