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Where Childre Learn Loss Doesn't have to Limit their Dreams

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    • Our Supporters
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    • Annual Reports
    • Our Policies
  • Programs/
    • Children's Peer Groups
    • Adult's Peer Groups
    • Young Adult Program
    • Programa en Español
    • School Services
    • Naples - Collier County
    • Punta Gorda - Charlotte County
    • Pensacola - Escambia County
  • Donate/
    • Support Grieving Children
    • Monthly Giving Club
    • Give In Honor or Memory
    • Endowment Fund
    • Home Needs List
    • Amazon Wish List
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Support Valerie's House Pensacola
    • Donate Supplies for Group Activities
    • Sponsor a Group Night Dinner
  • Forever Home/
    • Details
    • Pavers
    • Our Sponsors
    • Our Designers
  • Families/
    • Family Testimonials
    • Hear from our Teens
    • Scholarship Recipients
    • Favorite Family Quotes
  • Events/
  • News/
    • In the News (SWFL)
    • Press Releases
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Newsletters
    • Fact Sheet
    • In the News (Pensacola)
  • Inside Valerie's House/
  • Resources/
    • Our Beliefs About Grief
    • Talking to Kids About Grief
    • What to Say?
    • The Developmental Differences of Grief
    • School Resources
    • Grief Statistics in Florida
    • Suicide Prevention & Awareness
    • Grief Books
    • Other Grief Resources
    • Counseling Referrals & Resources
  • Podcast/
  • Get Involved/
    • Volunteer in SWFL
    • Val's PALs Mentor Program
    • Careers
    • Volunteer in Pensacola
  • VH Pensacola/
  • Contact/
    • Contact Us
    • Family Self-Referral
    • Refer a child in SWFL
    • Refer a child in NWFL
January 18, 2016

Out of the Darkness - Putting a Face on Suicide

January 18, 2016/ Kellie Nolan
Out of the Darkness - Putting a Face on Suicide

Valerie's House founder, Angela Melvin, was interviewed by News-Press for its front page cover story, "Out of the Darkness - Putting a Face on Suicide." 

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January 18, 2016/ Kellie Nolan/ Comment
video, interview
November 12, 2015

Helping children cope with the loss of a parent

November 12, 2015/ Kellie Nolan
Helping children cope with the loss of a parent

Angela Melvin, founder of Valerie's House, attended the 2015 National Alliance for Grieving Children annual conference. She spoke with Dr. Heidi Horsley, from the Open to Hope Foundation. 

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November 12, 2015/ Kellie Nolan/ Comment
video, interview
Angela Melvin
October 29, 2015

Fox 4 News Spotlight

October 29, 2015/ Kellie Nolan
Fox 4 News Spotlight

Our thanks to Tony Sadiku and the team at Fox 4 for shining the spotlight on Valerie's House in the evening news.

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October 29, 2015/ Kellie Nolan/ Comment
video, interview
Angela Melvin, Fox 4
July 01, 2015

From the Heart - The Story of Valerie's House

July 01, 2015/ Kellie Nolan
From the Heart - The Story of Valerie's House

Angela Melvin lost her mother at 10 and is on a mission to help grieving children work through their pain.
Read on learn how Angela’s childhood loss and longing for support inspired a her to create a place for children to grieve and learn that loss doesn’t have to limit their dreams. Read more

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July 01, 2015/ Kellie Nolan/ Comment
in the news, interview
Angela Melvin, feature
 

OUR VISION IS THAT NO CHILD WILL GRIEVE ALONE.

The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

 

Privacy Policy

Fort Myers Mailing Address:
PO Box 1955
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:
819 Myrtle Terrace
Naples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:
233 East McKenzie Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:
904 East Gadsden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501

 

Valerie’s House has received the Guidestar Seal of Transparency.

 
 
 
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VALERIE’S HOUSE, INC.
Fort Myers • Naples • Charlotte County • Pensacola
Phone 239-204-5804

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