Open House Draws Grieving Families, Volunteers, and Supporters
/More than 50 people toured the new Valerie’s House of Southwest Florida during its recent open house, coinciding with National Children’s Grief Awareness Month.
Read MoreHelping 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.
Read MoreNew Grieving Center holds Open House during National Children’s Grief Awareness Month
/Valerie’s House is inviting interested families to visit the new location in downtown Fort Myers during November, which is National Children’s Grief Awareness Month. Open House events will be on November 15 and November 17 at 1618 Avalon Place in historic Dean Park.
Read MoreFox 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.
Read MoreValerie's House - Chosen for FGCU Make A Difference Day
/Valerie’s House was selected as one of 13 local charities to benefit from Florida Gulf Coast University's annual “Make A Difference Day” project, Saturday, October 24th.
Read MoreGulfshore Business names Valerie's House founder one of "40 Under 40"
/Valerie's House founder, Angela Melvin, is named to the "40 Under 40" people to watch by Gulfshore Business magazine.
Read MoreFrom 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