The primary focus of The Sun Will Rise Foundation is to provide free peer grief support for those who have experienced the devastating death of someone they care about due to causes related to substance use. They offer care, compassion, community, understanding and support to those experiencing the unique challenges and feelings that surround these types of losses.
Robyn Houston-Bean, partner at Houston Insurance, experienced the heartbreaking loss of her 20-year-old son Nick to an accidental polysubstance overdose in 2015. In the depths of her sorrow, she found solace by participating in grief support groups in the Boston area. As the months went by, she made connections with other bereaved mothers and the fog of grief began to lift.
From sorrow to purpose
Houston-Bean discovered that helping others in similar situations helped her heal. She decided to start her own grief support group in Braintree, naming it “The Sun Will Rise” after a passage found in Nick’s recovery journal. “When someone dies because of substance use, the bereaved may feel judged and alone,” Houston-Bean explained. “We want to let people who have lost someone due to substance use know that there are others who understand and support them.”
“We want to let people who have lost someone due to substance use know that there are others who understand and support them.”
– Robyn Houston-Bean, partner at Houston Insurance and president of The Sun Will Rise Foundation
From a single grief support group, the foundation has grown to offer over 30 monthly peer grief support meetings, both in-person and online. Facilitated by volunteers who have personally experienced the loss of a loved one due to substance use, these meetings provide a safe space for individuals to share their stories and receive support.
The foundation is also dedicated to education, awareness and prevention. Partnerships and collaborations with other like-minded organizations have amplified their efforts to reach more people in need and erase the stigma surrounding substance use-related deaths.
Year-round care, compassion and community
As a small family-owned agency, Houston Insurance wholeheartedly supports The Sun Will Rise Foundation as a natural extension of their values. Throughout the year, Houston Insurance encourages employees to pursue personal volunteer efforts, offering paid time off to leverage their unique skills for the nonprofit’s benefit.
This comprehensive approach, encompassing volunteerism, in-kind services, ongoing donations and awareness initiatives, demonstrates the agency’s commitment to providing sustained and holistic support to the bereaved.
“Thanks to the commitment of Houston Insurance, The Sun Will Rise Foundation helps the bereaved find ‘their people,’ the ones who understand like no other.”
– Leslie Lagos, director, The Sun Will Rise Foundation
“The support of a group can be an important part of the healing process,” said Leslie Lagos, the foundation’s director. “Thanks to the commitment of Houston Insurance, The Sun Will Rise helps the bereaved find ‘their people,’ the ones who understand like no other.”
Vote for a brighter future
A Make More Happen Award would help The Sun Will Rise Foundation broaden its reach and deepen its impact, ultimately supporting more bereaved individuals and families to overcome challenges and thrive. Funds would be allocated towards expanding existing programs to more geographic locations and launching new initiatives to better meet the needs of underserved populations.
Thank you for all you do for all us grievers.
The Sun Will Rise Mens Group is an anchor in the sea of my / our grief! Thank You all !
What an amazing foundation The Sun Will Rise is !!!
This is incredible. Very important work, great job!
Well deserved recognition, providing support for so many suffering in grief.
The Sun Will Rise Foundation is amazing. I stumbled upon it just after I lost my Mom to fentanyl laced heroin. She is forever 64. I miss her like crazy. I appreciate all you do TSWR. THANK YOU
Wonderful program, congrats to Robyn and the entire team!
So proud of what Robyn has created and to be a part of it !!!
So proud to be apart of TSWR☀️
The Sun Will Rise Foundation is amazing!
This has always been a great source of comfort for me through all my years of grieving. Thank you
So much support to those grieving a loved one lost to the disease of Substance Use Disorder. Thank you Robyn and all those running groups that are individualized for all of us . Sending love and support I hope you win❤️
I am in awe of the work that has been done
So grateful to The Sun Will Rise for their support after losing my son.
Thank you all for your support!
The Sun will rise and Robyn give so much time, dedication , support and love to those of us grieving there aren’t even enough words to describe all they do and how much it means to everyone they have helped and supported through the worst moments of our lives!
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TPM Memorial Fund is grateful to TSWR!☀️☘️
We appreciate your support—keep voting daily.
This organization provides a huge amount of assistance and comfort for those who are grieving.
Amazing and great support Houston Insurance!