Valerie’s House 2026 Open House Photo Gallery

Thank you to everyone who came out to see us! About 100 people stopped by our Fort Myers Family is Forever Home, and more than a dozen visited our Punta Gorda home. It was beautiful to see school social workers and counselors, local mental health and law enforcement professionals, neighbors, and friends of friends walk through our doors.

We held both open houses during National Children’s Grief Awareness Month so more people could see firsthand how Valerie’s House supports grieving kids, teens, and families. It matters that you took the time to visit. The next time a student, a neighbor, or a friend tells you someone they love has died, you’ll know a place you can share with them. Our peer grief support groups are available at no cost to families.

Fort Myers Open House | November 6, 2026

We’re especially proud of our teen and young adult ambassadors who took the time to show guests around and share their own grief stories. They talked about the people they were grieving and what coming to Valerie’s House has meant to them. Thank you for trusting our guests with your stories and letting them hear in your own words what it’s like to find support here.

Thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes for bringing treats for our guests at the Fort Myers Family is Forever Home!

Punta Gorda Open House | November 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Punta Gorda home to meet our team and learn more about grief support in Charlotte County. And thank you to the National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte for sponsoring refreshments.

We’re thankful you spent part of your day with us. We hope you’ll keep Valerie’s House in mind if you meet a family who could use our support.