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Honoring Our Loved Ones at Ofrenda: A Día de los Muertos Event

November 25, 2025

Bo’s Place hosted it’s annual Ofrenda: A Día de los Muertos Event on Sunday, November 2 from 2-4 PM. The building was filled with support group participants, music, and love. Attendees were able to participate in memorial events, watch performances, get their face painted and enjoy some delicious snacks and beverages.

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made this event possible, especially Maidie Ryan, the event Co-Chair and Bo’s’ Place Board Member, and The Junior League of Houston, Inc., our event sponsor.

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Thoughts & Happenings A look into Bo's Place

Como Apoyar a Familias en Duelo

Select a category:

Or select a post:

Honoring Our Loved Ones at Ofrenda: A Día de los Muertos Event

Honoring Life & Legacy This Holiday Season

Support Group Activity Spotlight: Holiday Jar or Ornament

“We Remember Them/Los Recordamos” Memorial

Hearts of Hope Dinner 2026 Special Guest Speaker: Meet Jonathan McComb

Giving Tuesday: December 2, 2026

Pre-Event Press Release: Hearts of Hope 2026

Former Board Presidents Honored with Special 35th Anniversary Brick Walkway

Join the “We Are Houston 5K” – Run with Us!

Marian Mankin Awarded NAMI Greater Houston 2025 Mental Health Service Award

Healing Hearts with a Holiday Meal

Mahjong for Mental Health

Support the 2026 Hearts of Hope Dinner

2026 Robin Bush Award Recipient

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In the Midst of Tragedy, Bo’s Place Steps In

Bo’s Place Responds to Kerr County Flooding with Compassion and Care

With Gratitude

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