Valerie’s House to Host 3rd Annual Sunset Soiree to Support Grieving Children: FGCU President Michael Martin and his wife, Jan Martin, to serve as Honorary Chairs

FORT MYERS, FL – July 26, 2019 – Valerie’s House, a Southwest Florida nonprofit dedicated to helping grieving children heal after the loss of a loved one, will hold its annual signature event, Sunset Soiree, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, 18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd..

Valerie’s House Launches Scholarships for Grieving Students Through Uncommon Friends Foundation

Valerie’s House, a Southwest Florida nonprofit whose mission is to support and care for grieving children after the death of a loved one, announces the launch of two first-time scholarships for children in its grief support program. The scholarships are being offered in partnership with the Uncommon Friends Foundation’s scholarship program. The scholarships will be.

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.

Valerie’s House receives $15,000 grant from Community Foundation of Collier County to develop first Spanish-speaking grief group

Valerie’s House has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County Angel Fund for Small Nonprofits to create its first Spanish-speaking group for grieving children and families in Collier County. Valerie’s House provides children and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one a safe place to share and.

$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.