Title: Peters Place Programs for Grieving Children and Grieving Families

  • Our Purpose

    Peter's Place was founded in memory of 10-year-old Peter Morsbach. Peter's Place is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are supported through individual donations, foundation grants, and special events.

    Peter's Place was founded on the belief that every child, teen, and adult deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment.

    Directions

    150 N. Radnor-Chester Road
    Suite F130
    Radnor, PA 19087

    Peter's Place is in the Radnor Financial Center located at 150 N. Radnor-Chester Road, Radnor, Delaware County, PA just off Lancaster Avenue/Route 30 between the town of Wayne and Villanova University. The Center is just a short walk from the R5 Radnor Train Station.

    Directions from the East:
    Rte. 76 West to Rte. 476 South, Exit 13.

    Directions from the West:
    Rte. 202 North to Rte. 76 East to Rte. 476 South, Exit 13.

    Directions from the South:
    Rte. 476 North, Exit 13.

    Directions from the North:
    PA Turnpike to Mid-County Exit to Rte. 476 South, Exit 13.

    Directions from Rte. 476, Exit 13 to Peter's Place:
    Bear left on exit ramp and make a left onto Route 30W/Lancaster Avenue and continue to traffic light at Radnor-Chester Road - the first or second one, depending on whether you exited 476 heading north or south. Go right on Radnor-Chester and make your first left into Radnor Financial Center and continue straight toward the front of the 150 building complex and the fountains. Bear right and drive around to the back of the building. At the stop sign make a left, and pass building 170 (on your left). The entrance to Peter's Place is marked by a green awning, and will be on your left in building 150. There is plenty of parking and the center is handicap accessible.



    Area Map & Dynamic Directions


    View Larger Map

  • Staff



    Carrie Miluski, MS, CT
    Executive Director
    Carrie earned her BA in Women's Studies from Bates College and her Masters in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania. Her background is in mental health, volunteer management and training, and community services to children and families. More... (Read/Close)
    Prior to joining Peter's Place in 2006, she worked in schools and community based mentoring programs for adults and children and as a psychotherapist. Carrie still practices individual and family counseling in Philadelphia. She is certified in Thanatology through the Association for Death Education and Counseling.


    Tony Morelli,MSS, LSW, CT
    Director of Off-Site Programs
    Tony Morelli earned his B.A. in History from Dickinson College and his Masters in Social Services (M.S.S.) at the Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. He taught at the high school level for 10 years and has over a decade of experience working with both homeless and HIV/AIDS organizations.More... (Read/Close)
    Tony is a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania and also holds a certification in Thanatology — the study of death, dying and bereavement — through the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).


    Kimberly Nelson, LCSW
    Director of On-Site Programs
    Kimberly Nelson earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Eastern University and her master's degree in social work from Widener University. Kimberly spent 10 years working in child welfare and adoption in Philadelphia and Los Angeles prior to joining Peter's Place.More... (Read/Close)
    She brings a background of working with children and families who have experienced various forms of loss. She is licensed in Pennsylvania as a Clinical Social Worker.


    Andrea McLean
    Director of Development
    Andrea earned her bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. She has worked in development for 10 years, gaining expertise in fundraising, public relations, project management, and event planning. In her experience working in healthcare development, More... (Read/Close)
    she became interested in children's bereavement services and worked to increase support and awareness for programs that assist grieving children and families.


    Denise Paul, MA, CT
    Group Specialist
    Denise earned her BA in Psychology from LaSalle University and her Masters in Counseling Psychology, with a Certification in Elementary School Education, from Arcadia University. More... (Read/Close)
    Following her studies at The Center for Loss and Life Transition in Colorado, she earned her Certification in Thanatology. She has spent many years as a Hospice Volunteer and a Neonatal Loss Counselor at Holy Redeemer Hospital.


    Leila Gordon, MBA, Gordon Business Solutions
    Finance Manager
    Leila worked in the Trust Departments of Provident National Bank (now PNC) and The Bryn Mawr Trust Company. She was also as a Vice President in the Private Investment Counsel Group of Scudder, Stevens and Clark before starting her own business, Gordon Business Solutions, LLC. More... (Read/Close)
    Leila is on the Board of The Lankenau Hospital Foundation and The Charter Foundation. Leila brings with her a deep interest in, and understanding of, the Peter's Place mission.


    Amy Holzapfel, J.D.
    Special Events Coordinator and Office Manager
    Amy Holzapfel earned her bachelor's degree in History from Emory University and her law degree from George Mason University. Her background is in non-profit and administrative law. More... (Read/Close)
    Amy spent 10 years working in the public sector as an attorney for the House Judiciary Committee and the Justice Department in Washington, D.C.. Prior to joining Peter's Place, Amy volunteered her time at various non-profit organizations, including; The Pennsylvania Ballet, Laurel House, The Philadelphia Museum, The Saturday Club, the Devon Horse Show and Philadelphia Horticultural Society.


    Lene Larsen, PhD
    CHOP Sibling Project Coordinator
    Lene is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist, with a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Kentucky. More... (Read/Close)
    Her professional background includes providing clinical services, academic research, teaching, and managing administrative responsibilities in healthcare settings focused on children and adolescents. She has a private psychology practice on the Main Line where she works with children, teens, young adults and parents. Lene is pursuing a certification in Thanatology — the study of death, dying and bereavement — through the Association for Death Education and Counseling.


    Board of Directors



    Eleanor Morsbach Godin
    Co-Chair
    Read/Close Bio
    It was the tragic loss of Eleanor Morsbach's 10-year-old son, Peter, which provided the catalyst for friends to help found Peter's Place in 2001. Eleanor volunteers on many levels and is a hopeful symbol for other grieving families and all who are involved with Peter's Place. Eleanor's a residential real estate agent with Prudential Fox & Roach in Wayne, PA.

    Andrew Walsh, Esquire
    Co-Chair
    Read/Close Bio
    Andy Walsh is Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Legion Insurance Company in Philadelphia. As a board member, he provides valuable advice to Peter's Place on insurance, legal and employment issues.

    James H. Bromley
    Treasurer
    Read/Close Bio
    Jim (or "Jamie") brings learnings to Peter's Place from many years of executive management experience, followed by 15 years of consulting to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Among his areas of expertise are strategic planning, organization and management and finance/accounting. Before joining the Peter's Place Board, he facilitated the Peter's Place strategic planning initiative as a consultant.

    James M. Buck III
    Read/Close Bio
    Jim Buck helps oversee the development effort, particularly focusing on charitable grants from foundations. Jim's older sister, Sissy, died in 1975 of a rare blood disorder. He is a Partner with TDH Capital in Radnor, PA and is active with numerous charitable organizations in the Philadelphia area.

    William H. Haines, IV
    Read/Close Bio
    Mr. Haines is senior vice president, director of marketing and business development of Pennsylvania Trust.

    Mr. Haines brings over 30 years of financial services industry experience both as a consultant to the industry and as a principal for an investment organization. Most recently, he was a managing director for FMS Group, a global sales and marketing organization operating exclusively in the financial services industry with expertise in the investment management and wealth management segments. Prior to consulting to the industry, he was a managing director and member of the executive committee of W.H. Newbold's Son & Co. Inc. a regional full service investment organization.

    Mr. Haines serves on the board of The Children's Aid Society of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Philadelphia and Chester County Estate Planning Councils. He is a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra's Planned Giving Council and Corporate Committee and also the Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia. He has served on the boards of Chestnut Hill Academy and Germantown Hospital.

    Jane A. McNeil
    Read/Close Bio
    Jane moved to Pennsylvania over 20 years ago. In 1993, she met her future husband and a handful of years later they have a son, Liam, and a daughter, Libby. She owned and managed a successful monogramming business, Under the Apple Tree, for several years. She and her husband founded a non-profit organization, the Lily Foundation, whose mission is to assist women and children achieving their goals and dreams. Jane has sat on the boards of Planned Parenthood of South Eastern Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Ballet. She currently sits on the Woodlynde School board. In 2010, she decided to return to school and pursue a Master's in Fine Art with a concentration on creative writing. Because of her experience with losing her parents at a young age, she is writing a memoir to help others who have survived the same circumstances.

    For fun, she enjoys volunteering at her children's schools, playing tennis, practicing yoga and walking her two dogs, Lillian and Charles.

    Her love in life, other than family, is helping organizations who do more than give, they impact the world in a positive way.

    Karen K. Moon, LCSW
    Read/Close Bio
    Karen Moon is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in grief and loss due to death, divorce and life transition. She has over fifteen years experience working as an employee assistance counselor for Merrill Lynch. Notably, she counseled employees affected by the Oklahoma City bombing, the Columbine shootings and provided numerous bereavement groups for employees and families affected by September 11th.

    James K. Paul
    Read/Close Bio
    James K. Paul is Executive Vice President of Operations at Thomas J. Paul, Inc. Creative Marketing Services. Mr. Paul is a principal of the firm and John T. Paul is President. For the past twenty-nine years, Mr. Paul has been a proponent and practitioner of integrated marketing communications, supporting client initiatives in Corporate Design, Package Design, Sales Promotion and Merchandising, Multimedia Sales Presentations and New Product Introductions.

    Mr. Paul has been an active and dedicated supporter of Catholic healthcare and education. He currently serves as Chair of the Holy Redeemer Physician and Ambulatory Services Board of Trustees, is a member of the Board of Trustees of Holy Redeemer Health System, and is a member of the Finance and Investment Committee of the Health System. Mr. Paul has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Flourtown, PA and was Chair of that Board from 2004 thru 2007. During that time, Mr. Paul Co-Chaired, along with his wife Denise, the Mount's recently completed Capital Campaign - Foundations for the Future.

    Robin Pew
    Read/Close Bio
    Robin has long been associated with Peter's Place, from the time her family came to us following the death of her first husband, to her work as a Grief Facilitator, to co-chairing the 2008 Bowling Ball fundraiser. Robin will concentrate on development and fundraising for Peter's Place.

    Bob Prachar
    Read/Close Bio
    Bob Prachar is the Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Planning with Endo Pharmaceuticals in Chadds Ford, PA. He is responsible for the development, planning and execution of the company's strategy to aggressively grow the business and optimize the technology and product portfolio. Bob has more than 20 years experience in the medical products industry and has held management positions at both start-up and established companies including Shire, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and Merck & Co.

    Bryn Smythe
    Read/Close Bio

    Bryn became involved with Peter's Place in 2003 due to the death of her first husband. She and her daughter ,Cameron, enjoyed the group time-being one of the attainable things for them during that time. They were involved intimately for 3 years. Since that time Bryn has remained a part of Peter's Place in various ways from assisting with getting families together to do a remodel to the current location, participating with creating the mural that is on the "talking circle" wall, and getting IKEA to sponsor some of the additional items that made the space more beautiful.

    Today you will find Bryn volunteering in a multitude of places, The Westtown School, St Georges Episcopal church, Scouting and various tennis and paddle groups as well as at Peter's Place. Bryn is an advocate for Peter's Place being a continuing part of the board concentrating on development and fundraising.

Peter's Place, All Rights Reserved