The Latest from Ukandu

Grief is messy and unpredictable. It's not a neat, linear path, but more like a tangled forest, where the ground shifts beneath your feet, and you're never quite sure what's around the next bend. It shapes you, reshapes you, and it makes you vulnerable.

Hip Hop has been volunteering with Ukandu since 2009 — We are so thankful to have Hot Mess as a part of our volunteer family!

Join Scamper, Tigerr, and Cookie as they reflect on some of Ukandu's early years in the 19080's!

One of this year’s Wine & Dine sponsors is Mears Construction Project Management. Mears CPM specializes in providing high quality, professional consulting services with over 40 years of Construction Industry experience. Read more to learn about Mears CPM and their involvement with Ukandu!

One of this year’s Wine & Dine sponsors is Honeycomb Psychology, which specializes in comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy for children and families. We are so thankful for Honeycomb Psychology’s years of support and commitment!

I still remember the conversation my mom and I had the moment I got out of the car and started packing my stuffed duffle bag down the bark chip trail. I was not ready. I thought I was ready, thought this was the best plan. But it was summer break… and I was already homesick, already way over the whole sleeping in a cabin thing… and so, so nervous about being the new kid.

Hot Mess has been a Ukandu volunteer since 2014 - she is an integral part of our volunteer team and even continued coming to Camp Ukandu when she lived in Japan! We are so thankful to have Hot Mess as a part of our volunteer family!

Tahoe first heard about Ukandu this past year from a member of the Camp Ukandu Rainbow Connection (Mental Health Support) Team who invited a number of her doctoral students to attend Ukandu Family Camp.

Community has an undeniable power to uplift, support, and connect us in ways that go beyond individual efforts. It provides a foundation of shared understanding, where people can come together to offer encouragement, guidance, and a sense of belonging. In times of celebration or challenge, being part of a community can make all the difference — through shared goals, cultural connections, or mutual support.