HEALING ENVIRONMENTS. INSPIRED PEOPLE.
ENGAGED COMMUNITIES.
Creating Healing Environments for Children
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create healing environments for children affected by serious medical conditions within our local communities.
We design healing spaces for children where they can feel safe and supported during their journey. We work closely with families, healthcare providers, and community members to bring healing spaces to life. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
ABOUT US
Laurie Abess
Linda Salomons
A Room to Heal is the “brainchild’ of two local mothers, Laurie Abess and Linda Salomons, who wanted to make a difference in the Binghamton, NY area. Both women felt passionate about the need for children, who are affected by serious medical challenges, to have a calming, peaceful, and uplifting environment in order to heal. Their passion led them to create A Room to Heal.
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A kick-off event was held in December 2005, a fundraising luncheon to share the idea that would become A Room to Heal. Over 40 people attended, and from that luncheon, a board was created. In 2006, A Room to Heal became incorporated and obtained its 501(c)3 non-profit status. As of 2023, we have completed over 130 healing spaces for children.
REFER A CHILD
We will be accepting referrals for 2025 room projects from September 1st - November 30th. If you know a child (aged 3-18) with a severe medical challenge, who lives within 50 minutes of Binghamton, please refer them for consideration. ​
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*If the referral window has passed and you would like to refer a child, please reach out via email: aroomtoheal@gmail.com.
DONATE
If you don’t have time in your busy schedule to volunteer or host a fundraiser, you can always help by donating directly to our organization. We are a registered 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.
OUR TEAM
We couldn't do what we do without our amazing Community Partners!!! Thank you!
