At Valerie’s House, we’re deeply appreciative of the support we receive from our community and media partners. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Gulfshore Business and WINK News, along with reporter Nancy Semon, for shining such a positive and powerful spotlight on our organization’s work in Charlotte County.

On the evening of Friday, October 18th, Valerie’s House held a special event to unveil its Heart Memorial at the Fort Myers Family is Forever Home. This unique memorial, inspired by the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, is a tribute for anyone in the grieving community to honor the memory of lost loved ones.

Valerie’s House in Punta Gorda, a safe space for grieving children and families, recently received critical repairs thanks to the generosity of local contractors and businesses following hurricanes Helene and Milton. While the main building sustained minimal damage, the teen and counseling building was flooded with 18 inches of water.

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.

We are incredibly grateful to FOX 4 and reporter Victoria Scott for their amazing coverage of Valerie’s House Charlotte County. Their recent story beautifully highlighted the impact our home in Punta Gorda has on children and families grieving the loss of a loved one.