Our teens and young adults took an inspiring step toward their future at the Valerie’s House College and Career Fair, held Tuesday, April 30 at our Fort Myers Family is Forever Home.

Valerie’s House was honored once again to be a part of Champions 4 Children — an annual tradition that brings professional and collegiate athletes together with local nonprofits to uplift and inspire children across Southwest Florida. This year, dozens of athletes, many of whom are former stars in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and beyond, spent the day laughing, playing, and connecting with grieving children at our Fort Myers Family is Forever Home.

Valerie’s House Charlotte County recently hosted its first-ever fundraiser, Cocktails for a Cause: Sunset Soirée, bringing together community members to support grieving children and families. Originally scheduled for November 2023, the event was postponed due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. But when the evening finally arrived, it became a powerful reflection of how far Valerie’s House has come—from its early days of serving families in a church to opening its own home in Punta Gorda—and the bright future ahead.