A Heartfelt Thank You to The Daily Sun and Jess Orlando
/At Valerie’s House, we believe in the power of community, and there are moments when this belief is reaffirmed in truly remarkable ways. One of those moments came when our Charlotte County home, a safe space for grieving children, withstood Hurricane Milton with only minor flooding, thanks to the support of dedicated contractors and community leaders. The Sun newspaper and Jess Orlando played a pivotal role in sharing our story with the world, and we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude.
Shining a Spotlight on Valerie’s House Charlotte County
In a recent article, Jess Orlando, a staff writer for The Daily Sun, not only shared the story of our Charlotte County home’s resilience but also highlighted the incredible generosity of the local businesses that stepped in to help repair our home—at no cost to us. It is stories like these that remind us of the profound impact of community kindness.
The article, titled Community Steps Up to Help Valerie’s House, captured the heart of our mission, which is to provide a safe haven for grieving children and families. It also paid tribute to the contractors who worked tirelessly to restore our space after the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
We encourage you to read Jess Orlando’s full article here: Community Steps Up to Help Valerie’s House. The story beautifully illustrates the compassion and dedication of everyone involved, from local contractors to our incredible staff and volunteers.
Gratitude for Our Local Heroes
We are especially thankful to the following businesses for their swift and generous support:
New Era Custom Carpentry, for providing new walls and drywall installation
Simplified Building Solutions, for donating new wall materials
Frontline Cleaning & Coating, for supplying new flooring materials and installation
MTY Construction, for their continued work on drywall materials and repairs, both after Hurricane Helene and during this recent restoration
These businesses embody the spirit of community, and their hard work allowed us to resume our grief support groups for children and adults as quickly as possible.
A Special Thank You to The Daily Sun and Jess Orlando
We are deeply grateful to The Daily Sun and Jess Orlando for bringing attention to the vital work being done at Valerie’s House. Your dedication to sharing our story means the world to us and to the many grieving families we serve. By shining a light on our Charlotte County home, you have helped raise awareness of the importance of supporting grieving children during challenging times.
As always, we continue to welcome donations to support ongoing repairs and to strengthen the foundation of hope and healing we offer at Valerie’s House. To donate, please visit valerieshouse.org/give-in-honor-or-memory.
Together, we are building stronger foundations, one step at a time.
