The Swolsky's have been actively involved in Brooke's Place since 1999, devoting their time, talents, and finances without hesitation. Over the past 24 years, Michael and Marcia have been an unshakeable dynamic duo, with their creativity and unwavering support making hard-to-achieve goals a reality. 

As a former board member, programs & services committee member, Camp Healing Tree volunteer, and long-time volunteer facilitator, Marcia has dedicated herself to walking alongside thousands of grieving children and families. Marcia was trained as a facilitator in October of 1999, and throughout her volunteer journey, Mike has been her constant companion, supporting her every step of the way. 

A touching moment that perfectly describes this couple: Marcia had just undergone surgery, but she was determined to attend program night to be there for her young adults. In a heartwarming gesture of support, Mike pushed her wheelchair and accompanied her to the program night.

Mike's creativity and continuous support have left a lasting impact on Brooke's Place. He generously created large metal art pieces inspired by the organization's logo to mark significant milestones. These beautiful pieces can still be seen at the office and program night locations. Furthermore, Mike and Marcia Swolsky came up with the idea to offer remembrance candles to families, providing comfort to those who are grieving. Mike's dedication to volunteering at Camp Healing Tree as a buddy and in the arts and crafts corner has also been invaluable. Marcia and Mike have been a great support to Camp Healing Tree, not only through their physical presence but also their financial contributions. When Camp was run by volunteers, they ensured that the life-changing weekend always had the financial support that it needed to serve grieving children.

Mike and Marcia also played a crucial role in the development of Brooke's Place's Therapy Services program. After realizing the need for a more holistic approach to care, Michael and Marcia brought the idea to the organization's attention. Thanks to their tireless efforts, a feasibility study was conducted, a committee was formed, and the program was successfully developed. The Levin Foundation generously donated $100,000 towards the cause.

Mike and Marcia were presented with the Legacy of Hope Award in 2023, which was a beautiful Kintsugi plate. The Japanese art of Kintsugi is when broken pottery is repaired, with gold filling the seams. This gift was chosen because of something that Marcia shared with one of us at a program night. Marcia shared that everything they do is a part of “Tikkun Olam” a Hebrew idea to “repair the world one person at a time”.  So while kintsugi can be representative of what an individual’s grief journey can look like, it is also representative of what Marcia and Michael are to our community. They are the gold filling that makes our grieving community stronger and more beautiful. As they repair the world “one person at a time”, we are grateful to have such a passionate couple be a part of our Brooke’s Place family.