New! Hops & Hope fundraiser on Dec. 1 to benefit Valerie’s House – Songwriters will perform in Nashville-style songwriters’ round at Fort Myers Brewing Company

The first-ever Hops & Hope fundraiser to take place on December 1 will feature talented, local songwriters performing in a Nashville-style, songwriters’ round, alongside refreshing craft brews and lots of family fun activities to benefit Valerie’s House www.valerieshouseswfl.org. The indoor/outdoor, dog- and child-friendly benefit kicks off at 2 p.m. and runs to 6 p.m. at.

$75,000 Grant from 2018 Naples Winter Wine Festival to benefit Collier County children through Valerie’s House grief processing programs

Valerie’s House has received a second grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) that manages proceeds from the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Valerie’s House provides children and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one a safe place to share and experience support with others.

Valerie’s House Announces Opioid Grief Support Group for Children

New support group to meet growing number of community losses through overdose FORT MYERS, Fla.–-Valerie’s House, Inc., a Southwest Florida nonprofit helping grieving children work through the loss of a loved one, announces a new support group for children and families who have had a family member die due to the growing opioid crisis in.

Valerie’s House Settles into New Home

New facility retains homey feel of local children’s grief center FORT MYERS, Fla.–-Valerie’s House, Inc., a Southwest Florida nonprofit helping grieving children work through the loss of a loved one together, has relocated to a home in downtown Fort Myers in order to serve the growing need for services in the community. The previous Valerie’s.

Valerie’s House children’s quilt to be displayed on Capitol Hill, across SW Florida

Handmade quilt to commemorate lost loved ones The children of Valerie’s House, Inc., a Southwest Florida nonprofit helping grieving families, have created a traveling Children’s Grief Quilt that will be displayed starting the month of November at several businesses and schools in the area as well as in Congressman Frances Rooney’s office in Washington, D.C..

Valerie’s House to Host National Speaker on Children’s Grief

Panel of students will also speak at event recognizing National Children’s Grief Awareness Day FORT MYERS, Fla., October 30, 2017 –Valerie’s House, Inc., a Southwest Florida nonprofit helping grieving children, is hosting a special breakfast presentation in celebration of National Children’s Grief Awareness Day on Thursday, November 16. Andy McNiel, former Executive Director of National.

Valerie’s House and VITAS Hospice Collaborate to Help Grieving Children

Grief center and nation’s largest hospice provider have common goals FORT MYERS, Fla., October 2, 2017 – Valerie’s House, Inc., a Southwest Florida center for grieving children, and VITAS® Healthcare of Naples, the nation’s largest hospice provider, are combining resources to serve grieving children and their families in the region. Valerie’s House has met with.

8th Annual Tri-Town Classic Golf Tournament & Charitable Awards raises $11,000 for Valerie’s House

The 8th Annual Tri-Town Classic Golf Tournament & Charitable Awards held May 5 at Stoneybrook Country Club raised $11,000 to benefit Valerie’s House, a nonprofit organization that provides grief support services to children and families. Five charitable awards were also awarded to unsung heroes who generously give back to our community and support local causes..

Royal Palm Coast Classic Fishing Tournament casting off June 3 at Port Sanibel Marina

Port Sanibel Marina is gearing up for the inaugural Royal Palm Coast Classic Fishing Tournament to be held Saturday, June 3 to benefit Valerie’s House. The tournament is presented by the Royal Palm Coast REALTOR® Association and its Young Professionals Network. The Captain’s meeting will take place Friday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. under the.

Valerie’s House Recognized with First-Time Grant from Naples Children & Education Foundation

Valerie’s House, a new Lee County-based non-profit that launched in Collier County this month, has been recognized for its quick success and valuable work with children coping with grief with a grant from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the organization that manages proceeds from the hugely successful Naples Winter Wine Festival. Angela Melvin,.