Justin Kase

09/30/2025

This November, you’re invited to a very special opportunity to see Valerie’s House. 💛

Join us for our Open House and step inside the Family is Forever Home — the space where grieving children and families come together to find connection, hope, and healing.

It’s a chance to meet our team, walk through the rooms where stories are shared, and see how the community helps us make sure no child grieves alone.

08/31/2025

My coworker and my friend. Anyone who knew him knows what a force of positivity and good he was in this world. May his legacy live forever. 

Eastern Kentucky has lost one of its favorite sons.

08/27/2025

08/20/2025

Happy Birthday to our Founder and CEO, Angela!

08/19/2025

💜 We need your help.

Every week, kids and families at Valerie’s House take part in new activities that help them open up about their grief and connect with others. Our Amazon Wishlist is updated regularly with the exact items we need for that week’s groups — and we absolutely use every single one.

🛒 Please take a look and choose something today:
👉 https://loom.ly/AIv62DI

These supplies become the tools our kids and families use to open up about their grief and find hope together.

08/15/2025

Take a moment and put yourself in their shoes. Not only are you experiencing grief after losing someone really important to you, but you’re opening up about your grief journey for the world to see. I really can’t imagine this level of bravery. Maybe they know they can help the next family Who loses someone. 

08/11/2025

I’m somewhere in this post 😁 can you guess where?

07/08/2025

Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastating flooding in Texas and the heartbreaking loss of life—including children. Families are waking up today, or going to bed tonight, with their entire worlds shattered by sudden, unimaginable loss. Many are likely still in shock as they try to make sense of what just happened.

We're also thinking of our friends at The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas. We know their incredible team will be there—just as they always are—for grieving children and families.

To our friends at the Center: We’re holding you close. We know families are turning to you right now in their darkest moments, and we’re here to support you in any way we can.

You are not alone.

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/nation/2025/07/07/texas-flooding-live-updates-monday/84488932007/

06/26/2025

Take a minute and watch this.

What Ashley shared on TV took real courage.

At just 16, Ashley’s world changed forever. Now, she’s using her voice to help other grieving teens know they’re not alone—and she sat down with Britt Leoni on Gulf Coast News to share her story.

We’re so proud of this incredible Valerie’s House teen. Her strength, honesty, and heart are what this place is all about.

🎥 Watch the full story here: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/teen-finds-hope-heartbreak-fort-myers-valeries-house/65193050

Let us know what you think in the comments 💬

06/23/2025



HOW CAN YOU HELP VALERIE’S HOUSE?
Here are 6 ways you can support grieving children and families in Southwest Florida:

1. Donate: Valerie’s House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies entirely on community support. Every dollar helps us provide no-cost grief support to children and families. Visit valerieshouse.org and click “Donate” at the top of the page.

2. Sponsor a Meal: Help bring families together over dinner on group night. Whether you cook, cater, or sponsor delivery, your gift means one less thing grieving families have to worry about. Learn more at valerieshouse.org/sponsor-a-group-night-dinner.

3. Volunteer: From helping with group nights to community events, we always need caring volunteers to walk alongside our families. Fill out a quick volunteer form at valerieshouse.org/group-volunteers.

4. Become a Val’s Pal: Serve as a mentor to one of our amazing Valerie’s House kids. Val’s Pals provide a consistent, caring presence in the life of a grieving child or teen. Apply at valerieshouse.org/mentor-application.

5. Help at Events: We’re often out in the community at markets, fairs, and fundraisers—and we’d love your help! If you enjoy talking to people and sharing our mission, message us to join the outreach team.

6. Spread the Word: Know a grieving family? Let them know they’re not alone. Families can learn more or refer themselves at valerieshouse.org/family-selfreferral.

💛 Together, we can make sure no child grieves alone.