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The Voices of Valerie’s House: Press Releases & Official Updates

Our most recent announcements, program updates, and community milestones.

Florida Weekly page featuring photos from the Valerie’s House Scholarship Award Presentation and Open House.

Florida Weekly Features Valerie’s House Scholarship Program Awarding $70,000 to 34 Grieving Students

July 3, 2026

Valerie’s House is grateful to Florida Weekly and reporter/photographer Casey Bradley Gent for covering one of the most inspiring days of our year—our 2026 Valerie’s House Scholarship Ceremony. This year, Valerie’s House awarded $70,000 in college scholarships to 34 students who have participated in Valerie’s House peer support groups or received one-on-one counseling through our […]
Group of kids and a volunteer smiling together during a Valerie’s House group night.

Valerie’s House Gives Children a Voice During National Children’s Grief Awareness Month in November

October 9, 2025

October 9, 2025  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            Media Contacts: Justin LaVerdiere, Comm. Manager                 Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC Valerie’s House                                               Susan Bennett Marketing & Media 239-460-6974                                                 (239) 277-5255 justin@valerieshouse.org                                 sbennett@susanbennett.biz Valerie’s House Gives Children a Voice During National Children’s Grief Awareness Month in November National Children’s Grief Awareness Day is November 20 FORT […]

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Angela Melvin with Valerie’s House teen ambassadors holding proclamation after being honored for 10 years of supporting grieving children and families