December 20, 2016

The Personal Story of Childhood Grief that Led to the Founding of Valerie’s House

December 20, 2016/ Kellie Nolan

We are so grateful for the support and encouragement the Southwest Florida media gives to Valerie's House. Tom Hayden, editor of the Fort Myers News-Press, invited our founder and president, Angela Melvin, to share her personal story of loss – and the inspiration for Valerie's House.

Click here to read Angela's story and learn how Valerie's House offers help to grieving families.

Special to the News-Press, December 2016

Angela Melvin President, Valerie's House — Angela Melvin
President, Valerie's House

OUR VISION IS THAT NO CHILD WILL GRIEVE ALONE.

The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

Fort Myers Mailing Address:
PO Box 1955
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:
819 Myrtle Terrace
Naples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:
233 East McKenzie Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:
904 East Gadsden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501

Valerie’s House has received the Guidestar Seal of Transparency.

VALERIE’S HOUSE, INC.
Fort Myers • Naples • Charlotte County • Pensacola
Phone 239-204-5804

Valerie’s House is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, registration # CH46827. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. For more information, contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or visit www.freshfromflorida.com.

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OUR VISION IS THAT NO CHILD WILL GRIEVE ALONE.

The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

Fort Myers Mailing Address:PO Box 1955Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:819 Myrtle TerraceNaples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:233 East McKenzie StreetPunta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:904 East Gadsden StreetPensacola, Florida 32501

Valerie’s House has received the Guidestar Seal of Transparency.

Fort Myers Mailing Address:
PO Box 1955
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Naples Mailing Address:
819 Myrtle Terrace
Naples, Florida 34103

Punta Gorda Mailing Address:
233 East McKenzie Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Pensacola Mailing Address:
904 East Gadsden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501