Who we are

Justine Arscott, Founder, Executive Director

After experiencing her own pregnancy loss in 2024, Justine founded Room to Heal to support other families facing the often invisible weight that comes in the aftermath of loss. She knows firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to live among baby items—clothes, toys, and nursery spaces—that once held so much hope.

Based in Chicago, Room to Heal was born from her belief that healing begins when we are gently supported in reclaiming our physical space. As Executive Director, she leads a team of volunteers who walk alongside families as they decide whether to store, donate, or thoughtfully part with items in their own time and in their own way. Her mission is simple but powerful: to ease the burden of grief by helping families take one small, compassionate step toward healing.