Hope in the Waiting: A Place for Hope, Healing, and Remembrance

How a local nonprofit is bringing comfort, connection, and hope to families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge families whose lives have been forever changed by the loss of a baby. Here in Pitt County, one nonprofit is working to make sure those families feel seen, supported, and remembered.

Hope in the Waiting is dedicated to providing comfort and connection to families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Through thoughtful care packages, peer-support gatherings, community events, and outreach, the organization reminds parents that their babies matter and that they do not have to navigate grief alone.

A Mission Born From Personal Loss

The story of Hope in the Waiting began in 2021, when founder Elizabeth Parrish felt called to turn her own heartbreak after four miscarriages into a source of comfort for other families.

Having experienced pregnancy loss herself, Elizabeth understood how important it is for grieving parents to feel acknowledged, to have space to remember their babies, and to connect with people who understand. What began as a personal calling grew into a mission to walk alongside families facing one of life's most difficult experiences.

In 2023, Hope in the Waiting officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission reflects a simple belief: every baby deserves to be remembered, every parent deserves to be acknowledged, and no family should have to grieve alone.

The organization's work is rooted in the message of comfort found in 2 Corinthians 1:3–4—receiving comfort and extending it to others.

How Hope in the Waiting Supports Families

Hope Packages

Complimentary care packages are created to bring comfort to families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Each package is a reminder that someone cares and that their grief matters.

Hope Mamas

Hope Mamas is a peer-support gathering where bereaved mothers can connect with others who understand their experiences in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.

Community Events

Remembrance events and gatherings offer families opportunities to honor their babies, share their stories, and find connection with others in the community.

Awareness and Outreach

Hope in the Waiting also raises awareness about pregnancy and infant loss and helps families connect with compassionate resources and support.

Upcoming Event: Walk to Remember

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Hope in the Waiting will host its Walk to Remember in Greenville. This special gathering invites families, friends, and neighbors to come together in love and remembrance of babies gone too soon.

The morning will include a remembrance walk, opportunities to honor babies by name, local vendors and food trucks, and time to connect with others. Families are welcome to participate in whatever way feels right for them.

Whether you have personally experienced pregnancy or infant loss, know someone who has, or simply want to support families in our community, everyone is welcome.

How Our Community Can Get Involved

There are many ways to support Hope in the Waiting: attend an event, share its resources with someone who may need them, volunteer, explore partnership opportunities, or help spread awareness of its mission.

To learn more, request a Hope Package, or find information about upcoming events, visit www.hopeinthewaiting.org.

Celebrating the People Who Make Pitt County Special

At Pitt County Living, we believe a community is more than its homes and neighborhoods. It's also the people and organizations who show up for one another.

Through our Pitt County Spotlight series, we're proud to introduce local organizations, businesses, and individuals making a meaningful difference. We're honored to begin with Hope in the Waiting and its compassionate reminder: You are not alone.