Positively SWFL Spotlights Valerie's House
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A very special serving of LOVE helps Valerie's House open the doors at its new location.
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Speaking up about Grief and Mental Health
/WINK TV's Channing Frampton spoke to Valerie's House founder, Angela Melvin, about grief and loss following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida on February 14.
Find more on this story at WINK News.
If you know a child grieving the loss of a parent or sibling, contact Valerie's House for more information about our group support programs.
Valerie’s House hires national leader in grief movement
/Andy McNiel will work to develop and enhance Valerie's House grief programs, provide training and support to staff and volunteers, and expand the program’s reach in the community.
Read MoreIn her own words: One teen talks about grief, healing, and hope
/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.
Read MoreWINK TV Report: Valerie's House helps Children in SWFL’s opioid epidemic
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One in four children in Valerie's House grief support groups have lost a parent or sibling to drugs. WINK TV visited Valerie's House to meet our families and learn their stories of grief and hope.
Read More"It Takes Courage": Children’s Grief Awareness
/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.
Read MoreValerie’s House Inaugural Event Inspires, Spreads Awareness
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More than 200 representatives from the community attended Valerie’s House inaugural National Children’s Grief Awareness Day event November 16. Keynote speaker, Andy McNiel, and a panel of area high school students shared their insights on grieving.
Read MoreValerie’s House to Host National Speaker on Children’s Grief
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Valerie’s House will mark National Children’s Grief Awareness Day with a special breakfast presentation and breakout workshops on Thursday, November 16.
Read MoreGulfshore Business Magazine: "A Welcome Space"
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Valerie's House founder and President, Angela Melvin, talked with Gulfshore Business about exciting plans for the future.
Read MoreValerie’s House and VITAS Hospice Collaborate to Help Grieving Children
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Valerie’s House and VITAS® Healthcare of Naples are combining resources to serve grieving children and their families in the region.
Read MoreFishing Tournament Angling to Help Valerie's House
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Royal Palm Coast REALTOR® Association and its Young Professionals Network present the first Royal Palm Coast Classic Fishing Tournament, October 6-7 to benefit Valerie’s House.
Read MoreValerie’s House Founder Presents at National Grief Symposium
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Valerie’s House Founder and CEO, Angela Melvin, presented at the 2017 National Alliance for Grieving Children Symposium on Children’s Grief in Richmond, Virginia. Melvin led a presentation titled, “How to Build a Grief Center — Grassroots and from the Ground Up,” sharing her personal story and helping to pave the way for other communities around the country to build their own grief center.
Read MoreThree Community Leaders Join Valerie's House Board of Directors
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Valerie’s House, a nonprofit organization helping children and families work through grief following the death of a loved one, has elected three new members to its board of directors.
Read MoreValerie's House Plans Support Group for Grieving Husbands, Dads
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News-Press talked to Marshall Mills about Valerie's House new group for grieving husbands, and the much-needed support he and his children have received from the organization.
Read More"Hello SWFL" Shares a Look inside Valerie's House
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Watch our video and meet some of the kids and families at Valerie's House.
Read MoreTri-Town Classic Golf Tournament Benefits Valerie's House
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The 8th Annual Tri-Town Classic Golf Tournament & Charitable Awards raised $11,000 to benefit Valerie’s House to support ongoing grief support services to children and families. Five charitable awards were also presented to unsung heroes who generously give back to the community and support local causes.
Read MoreIntroducing a New Support Group for Grieving Fathers
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Valerie’s House is introducing a new support group for men who are grieving the loss of a spouse and raising their children alone. The program will bring fathers together, led by a licensed therapist to address issues dads are facing since their wife’s death.
Read MoreHigh School Holds Teddy Bear Drive for Grieving Children
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Thanks to a generous donation as part of a Bishop Verot High School Scholars Academy service project, grieving children in Valerie’s House support programs have a cuddly toy to comfort them when they are talking about their loss.
Read MoreValerie’s House Expands with Children’s Grief Support in Naples and Cape Coral
/Valerie’s House long-term grief support program, started by Angela Melvin in Fort Myers, has grown to include locations in Naples and Cape Coral.
Read MoreProceeds from Top Wine Fest Benefit Valerie's House
/In early March, Valerie’s House expanded its services to include a Naples location for Collier County families . The grant from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) will support the ongoing expansion and valuable work for children coping with grief.
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