At Valerie’s House, we believe no child should grieve alone. Our Val’s PALS Mentorship Program connects grieving kids with caring, dedicated adults who offer friendship, support, and guidance during their grief journey. One such incredible mentor is Devon, who has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of grieving children in Southwest Florida for four years.
Read MoreVolunteering at Valerie’s House in Fort Myers changed everything for Chrissy Humann. As a busy professional, Chrissy sought a way to give back to her community and connect with others in a meaningful way. After searching online, she discovered Valerie’s House—a place dedicated to supporting grieving children and families—and knew it was the perfect fit.
Read MoreDuring the day, Liam Campbell works as a guidance counselor in the Lee County school system. At night, he volunteers his time as a Valerie’s House group facilitator.
Liam has been a devoted Fort Myers volunteer for the past two years and works with the “Sea Turtles” and “Manatees” groups that range between ages 6-13.
He first discovered Valerie’s House through a coworker and has been referring families in need ever since.
Read MoreAshley McNamara has been a group leader in Naples with our children for almost four years.
She immediately felt a connection with Valerie's House because of her own loss as a child.
Read MoreMy life was perfect, going as expected and planned - high school, college, marriage…..life had other plans. Within four months, we lost my Dad to cancer, and I was pregnant with my first child. There was nowhere to go. No grief counseling. No support groups. We trudged on the best we could, and we made it through everything together.
Read MoreSierra Ritchey was approaching her senior year at Florida Gulf Coast University. She was excited about her future when the horrifying news that her older brother, Kenny, had been killed in a car accident.
Kenny had a history of seizures but never experienced one while driving. She was in shock, and so were her parents.
Read More"We didn't know how we were going to make it," said Sarah in this video below, talking about her mother's loss at the age of 19. "I was all my younger sister had. We were determined to make it." As a volunteer children's group leader and in her Advisory Committee role, Sarah has been instrumental in leading outreach and fundraising efforts for Valerie's House in Charlotte County.
Read MoreValerie's House provide grief support programs and services for children in Southwest Florida. No child should grieve alone.
VALERIE’S HOUSE, INC.
Fort Myers • Naples • Charlotte County • Pensacola
Phone 239-204-5804
Valerie’s House is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, registration # CH46827. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. For more information, contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or visit www.freshfromflorida.com.
© 2016-2024 Valerie's House, Inc.
