Our most recent announcements, program updates, and community milestones.
April 29, 2026
FORT MYERS – Mark your calendars for November 12, 2026, as the annual Valerie’s House Sunset Soirée returns, marking its third year at the Family is Forever Home at 3551 Valerie’s House Way in Ft. Myers. The Sunset Soirée, held to bring together community leaders, donors, and supporters to raise funds and awareness for grieving […]
April 29, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. – January 19, 2026 – Valerie’s House is marking a major milestone this month as it celebrates 10 years of serving grieving children, teens, and families across Southwest Florida. Founded in January 2016, Valerie’s House opened its doors as the first children’s bereavement center in Southwest Florida. The organization began with just […]
November 24, 2025
FORT MYERS, FLA., November 24, 2025 – Valerie’s House supporters and guests celebrated the second annual Sunset Soirée Thursday, November 20, at the Family is Forever home at 3551 Valerie’s House Way in Fort Myers. The event raised $630,000, including sponsorships, silent auction, and the “Fund a Mission” live auction. Funds will be used to […]
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 […]
September 25, 2025
Watch the full FOX 4 story by Miyoshi Price We are so thankful to FOX 4 and reporter Miyoshi Price for visiting Valerie’s House and shining a light on the strength, love, and healing taking place within our walls. Their story highlighted the incredible bravery of three of our young adults—Carter Koehler and sisters Emely […]
March 5, 2024
NEW FAMILY IS FOREVER HOME FORT MYERS, FLA., MARCH 25, 2024 – Valerie’s House celebrated the grand opening of its new Family is Forever home March 14 with a ribbon-cutting and tours of the new facility at 3551 Shoemaker Lane, now known as 3551 Valerie’s House Way, in Fort Myers. More than 300 people attended […]
View Meet Molly Flynn: Turning Grief Into Connection at Valerie’s House
15 Apr 2026
At Valerie’s House, we often talk about how loss doesn’t have to limit your future. For Molly Flynn, that’s not…
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View Celebrating Dreams Realized: Honoring Our Valerie’s House Graduates
3 Sep 2025
At Valerie’s House, we often say: loss doesn’t have to limit your dreams. Each graduation season, that message takes on…
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View Meet Keri Tutterrow: From School Counselor to Grief Support Advocate
19 Aug 2025
Keri Tutterrow’s path to Valerie’s House began with a lifelong passion for supporting youth. “I loved my school counselor, Ms.…
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