Because of your love, support, and generosity, the Bella Joy Foundation has been able to provide 264 Bella’s Butterfly Boxes, supporting 264 families walking through unimaginable loss.

This would not have been possible without each and every one of you who donated, prayed, shared, and stood beside this mission. Every box was created with so much love, care, and intention—truly from the heart.

But here’s something many may not realize…

Some of those boxes have held space for more than one baby.

Twins. Multiples. More than one heartbeat… deeply loved and deeply missed.

So while the number is 264 boxes, the number of babies honored is even greater.

Each box represents a life that mattered.

A baby who will always be remembered.

A family who was reminded they are not alone.

We carry each of these stories in our hearts, and we are so grateful to you for helping us bring comfort into some of the darkest moments.

 

At this time, after much prayer and reflection, we will be pausing the Bella Joy Foundation. Please know this decision was not made lightly. It has been deeply prayed over and carefully considered.

This pause will also give us the time needed to restructure, grow, and find a permanent space so that we can continue this mission in a more sustainable and impactful way in the future.

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On a personal level, we also feel called to take this time to focus on our family, our mental health, and some major life transitions—.  While things have not unfolded as we initially hoped, especially with the home and location we felt so strongly about, we are choosing to trust that God’s plan is greater than our own and that He is aligning things exactly as they are meant to be.

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At this time, we do not have a set timeline for when operations will resume. We truly believe this is not a permanent ending, but rather a pause—a time to rest, pray, seek clarity, and allow God to guide our next steps.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we walk through this season and seek clarity for the future.

This mission has never just been about boxes…

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It’s about honoring lives, holding space for grief, and surrounding families with love.

Thank you for being part of that.

With love and gratitude,

Anthony & Tracy Occhipinti 

Bella Joy Foundation