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Meet Our Teen Ambassadors

Where Empowered Teens Turn Grief Into Purpose

At Valerie’s House, our Teen Ambassadors are more than just volunteers: they’re role models, leaders, and friends. These teens have walked through their own grief journeys and now use their experiences to help others feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether planning events, mentoring peers, or sharing their stories, our Teen Ambassadors are a powerful reminder that healing is possible and no one has to do it alone.

Kalicia

Kalicia joined Valerie’s House as a grieving teen after losing her dad, Kevin. Today, she gives back as a Young Adult Ambassador, helping other teens navigate grief and find connection.

Kalicia C., a Valerie’s House Young Adult Ambassador, smiles while holding a grief activity piece during group night.
Teen Ambassador Myah smiles with Carter, an elementary-aged child in the Valerie’s House program.

Myah

After losing her dad just before her 13th birthday, Myah found support at Valerie’s House and now helps other grieving kids feel less alone.

Briza

“Everyone else had their dad.” After years of feeling different, Briza found people who truly understood her grief at Valerie’s House.

Briza smiles with Angela Melvin at Valerie’s House while holding a cake.
Valerie’s House Teen Ambassador Emely Calderon takes a selfie with kids during summer camp at the Fort Myers Family is Forever Home.

Emely

“I really want to make a difference in here,” Emely said. “I like really want to see other kids grow through their grief and realize that they're not alone.”

Ashley

What started as Ashley’s own grief journey has grown into a passion for helping other grieving kids and families feel seen and understood.

Valerie’s House Teen Ambassador Carter plays outside with kids during a group night.

Carter

“None of the kids my age got it.” Carter shares how Valerie’s House helped him find people who truly understood his grief.

How You Can Get Involved

Contribute

Your financial gift will help Valerie’s House serve children and families. Donate and support our mission. Thank you.

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Like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Help spread the word, follow our progress, and share with family and friends. We also produce a podcast called Grieve Love Heal, which you can follow and subscribe to on your favorite podcast apps.

Angela Melvin with Valerie’s House teen ambassadors holding proclamation after being honored for 10 years of supporting grieving children and families