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Amanda the Panda provides support to grieving children and their families through a variety of services. Extensive support is provided to children, teens, and adults who are grieving the death of a family member through accident, illness, suicide, or homicide. This support is provided through weekend camps, support groups, home visits, fun days, school presentations, pen pal programs, Halloween and Christmas parties, birthday cards and remembrances on the anniversary of the death.

Mission Statement
Amanda the Panda's mission is to restore grieving children and families back into the mainstream of their lives supported, validated, encouraged and empowered to go on. Extensive, year-round services are provided to achieve this purpose. Some of the many services include Camp Amanda, Support Groups, Fun Days, and Holiday Cheer Boxes.

From the Heart of a Bear
JoAnn Zimmerman's book, "From the Heart of a Bear" is now available. This book contains heart-warming true stories of the faith and courage of children facing life-threatening illnesses. You may purchase a copy by filling out the book order form.

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All services of Amanda the Panda are provided at no cost to children and families served. Amanda the Panda is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization funded entirely through donations and in-kind contributions.


Phone (515) 223-4847 FAX (515) 223-4782
1000 73rd St. Suite 12 Des Moines, Iowa 50311
jzpanda@aol.com www.AmandaThePanda.org