Valerie’s House Extends Gratitude to Florida Weekly for Highlighting Our Mission and Community Partnerships

At Valerie’s House, we are deeply appreciative of Florida Weekly for spotlighting our organization and the community of supporters who make it possible to bring hope and healing to grieving children and families in Southwest Florida. This recent feature not only underscored our mission but also celebrated the incredible partnerships that sustain our nonprofit’s impact.

The article highlighted the Calusa Sportsman Foundation's fourth annual Inshore Benefit, which raised a remarkable $177,000, with $88,500 donated to Valerie’s House. This generosity from our partners allows us to reach more families and provide spaces where children can express their grief, connect with others, and begin to heal after loss. Florida Weekly’s thoughtful coverage helps expand our reach, allowing our message of compassion and community to resonate with even more families in need.

As Angela Melvin, Founder and CEO of Valerie’s House, shared in the Florida Weekly feature, the Calusa Sportsman Foundation has been one of our largest and most enduring supporters, helping us expand our resources and build meaningful relationships with families across Southwest Florida. Their commitment—and that of all our supporters—empowers us to continue our mission of creating safe, healing spaces for children.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Florida Weekly for recognizing the significance of community partnerships. By highlighting the generosity of organizations like the Calusa Sportsman Foundation, they bring attention to the collective impact that is achieved when individuals, organizations, and local businesses come together for a shared purpose. We invite those inspired by this feature to learn more about our work and how they can support Valerie’s House by visiting www.valerieshouse.org.

We’re grateful to Florida Weekly for amplifying our story and mission, helping Valerie’s House continue to serve as a pillar of comfort and support for grieving families across Southwest Florida. To view and share the full article, please visit Florida Weekly’s feature on the Calusa Sportsman Foundation Inshore Benefit.