Justin Kase

03/18/2025

Is there a song or a genre that reminds you of someone you lost?

03/17/2025

This was a really beautiful event and I’m glad I got to be a part of it.

03/11/2025

This was a really cool moment at Valerie’s House and I’m thankful I could see this happen in person. It feels so fitting for Valerie’s House to have its own butterfly garden 🦋

03/05/2025

02/14/2025

Love doesn’t end. It stays with us. 💙

Sending love to everyone carrying someone in their heart today.

02/05/2025

We do this each night at the end of group. It’s called ‘Chocolate Meditation’ and it’s something many of our kids and families look forward to.

02/05/2025

I’m not only thankful for my new role at Valerie’s house, but I’m also proud to be a part of these groups 😊

02/04/2025

01/25/2025

This is a really special moment. Thank you to the Collier County Sheriff's Office for showing so much love to Ham.

01/21/2025

I think it says a lot about what Valerie’s house does for the community when many of our families love finding ways of giving back 💙

12/31/2024

Sometimes you find these full circle moments, but not often. Situations like this not only make me feel like it’s a small world, but that sometimes people are put in our lives for a reason. 

A Heartfelt Story of Connection at Valerie’s House

Sometimes, moments happen that highlight the power of community and the lasting impact of meaningful connections. Recently, we experienced one of those moments, and it reminds us why we do what we do.

The woman behind the middle quilt in the photo is Cathy Hanratty from Sanibel. For the past 4-5 years, Cathy has lovingly crafted and donated quilts to Valerie’s House. But her connection to us goes much deeper than her kind gestures.

Years ago, Cathy’s veterinarian passed away, and the family requested donations to Valerie’s House in lieu of flowers. Cathy honored that request and decided to take a tour, learning more about our mission to support grieving kids and families in Southwest Florida.

That visit stayed with her. Later, when her eye doctor’s wife was battling ovarian cancer, Cathy remembered Valerie’s House and shared one of our brochures. That eye doctor is Michael Pham. After losing his wife, Michael and his family joined Valerie’s House to find support and healing.

Today, Michael and his youngest child, Elisa, still attend Valerie’s House, while his son Anthony, who also participated in our program, is now in college. Anthony is proving that loss doesn’t have to limit your dreams, and he’s even receiving a Valerie’s House scholarship to support his future.

Stories like this give us so much hope. They show how our mission resonates with people, inspiring them to share it with those in need. Valerie’s House is more than a place—it’s a community where grievers support one another through life’s most difficult moments.

We’d love for you to visit and see where healing begins. Come take a tour, learn about our mission, and experience the place where hope and connection come together.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

12/24/2024

I’m thankful that I’m able to tell some truly amazing stories in my role at Valerie's house. This fourth grader makes it her mission to collect toys every year to donate to kids experiencing grief. You can’t make this up. These kinds of stories fill your heart and make you feel proud of the next generation. 

12/21/2024

These are some incredibly talented teens. The fact that they’re making unbelievable music and that it’s connected to grief is something I would’ve covered as a story in the news while I was still there. Listen to the YouTube link if you get a chance; it’s really good. 

12/19/2024

Cool opportunity to check out our awesome local hockey team while also supporting Valerie’s House at the same time! 

🏒 Save the Date! 🏒

Mark your calendars! On Friday, February 21, 2025, the Florida Everblades are hosting a special Valerie’s House Fundraiser Night at Hertz Arena. 🎉

📅 When: February 21, 2025
🕖 Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM, puck drops at 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Hertz Arena

Get your discounted tickets now, and $5 from every ticket sold through this link will support grieving kids and families in Southwest Florida: bladestix.com/valerieshouse

Let’s make it a fun night out with friends and family while supporting an incredible cause. Help us reach our goal—grab your tickets today! 💙