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Valerie's House

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

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    • Our Story
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    • Our Core Values
    • Our Board
    • Our Teen Ambassadors
    • Our Committees
    • Our Volunteers
    • Our Supporters
    • Our Financials
    • 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
  • 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 02, 2018

In her own words: One teen talks about grief, healing, and hope

January 02, 2018/ Angela Melvin

How does a child begin to cope, to heal, to see a future after losing a parent? Jessica came to Valerie's House two years ago, after her mother died. Now she mentors other children and shares her story of grief and hope.

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January 02, 2018/ Angela Melvin/ Comment
in the news
in their words, feature
November 25, 2017

"It Takes Courage": Children’s Grief Awareness

November 25, 2017/ Angela Melvin

Valerie’s House, which opened in January 2016, is a special place for children and families in Southwest Florida to connect with one another and learn the tools to heal after they have experienced the death of someone they love.

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November 25, 2017/ Angela Melvin/ Comment
in the news
feature
December 20, 2016

The Personal Story of Childhood Grief that Led to the Founding of Valerie’s House

December 20, 2016/ Kellie Nolan
The Personal Story of Childhood Grief that Led to the Founding of Valerie’s House

Valerie's House founder and president, Angela Melvin, writes about the inspiration for Valerie's House and shares her story with the Fort Myers News-Press.

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December 20, 2016/ Kellie Nolan/ Comment
in the news
feature
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


 

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

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