Newsroom
Brad Rainko on Why His Family Supports Judi’s House
July 24, 2024
We asked longtime supporter of Judi’s House Brad Rainko on the many ways his family gets involved with our mission. “We tragically lost my mom to a hemorrhagic stroke when my parents were visiting us in Colorado from Michigan.” says Brad. “As a family, we all struggled with grief and sudden loss, especially my two… Read More
High 5 Plumbing Supports Judi’s House
June 25, 2024
High 5 Cares selects Judi’s House as May and June as local non-profit to highlight. High 5 Plumbing was established in 2012 with a promise to serve the Metro Denver area with high-quality, ethical, and honest plumbing work. Giving back to the community is a pillar of their business. Every month, High 5 Cares nominates a… Read More
Meet Dr. Micki Burns
June 4, 2024
We spoke with our new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Micki Burns, to learn more about her hopes for the organization and passion for our work. We are thrilled to announce our new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Micki Burns. Micki has led the Judi’s House/JAG Institute clinical team for more than 11 years and exemplifies our… Read More
Alexis Kilgore on our Remarkable Volunteers
May 2, 2024
We spoke with our Volunteer and Development Coordinator Alexis Kilgore on the importance of volunteering your time and talent. Alexis Kilgore works as our Volunteer and Development Coordinator. In her work here, she has been instrumental in growing our Volunteer Program into a robust community resource. From restructuring our Nourishment Program to breathing new life… Read More
March Highlight: Lyla Yaner
March 26, 2024
Bilingual Grief Counselor Lyla Yaner tells us about how she came to work in her dream role at Judi’s House. In honor of March being Women’s History Month and National Social Worker Month, we are celebrating our social workers who make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve at Judi’s… Read More
March Highlight: Ashley Shepard
March 25, 2024
Ashley Shepard, our Grief Care Coordinator talks about her journey working in the field of grief. Read More
March Highlight: Chelsea Ernst
March 19, 2024
Chelsea Ernst, a Bilingual Grief Counselor talks to us about the immensely fulfilling and impactful work of walking beside children experiencing grief. In honor of March being Women’s History Month and National Social Worker Month, we are celebrating our social workers who make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve… Read More
Angel Shabazz on Turning Pain into Purpose
March 12, 2024
In an interview with Angel Shabazz, we discuss the wisdom she has gleaned providing critical, culturally responsive grief support to mother’s grappling with the death of their child. When Angel Shabazz’s son, Davarie Jahlon Armstrong, was tragically shot and killed in 2020, she recognized a desperate need for a space where mothers could openly express… Read More
March Highlight: Emily Napier
March 11, 2024
Learn more about the work our Assistant Director of Community-based Care, Emily, does to reach families and facilitate hope and healing. In honor of March being Women’s History Month and National Social Worker Month, we are celebrating our social workers who make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve at… Read More
March Highlight: Zuton Lucero-Mills
March 4, 2024
From Judi’s House Client to In-house Grief Counselor, read more about Zuton and the incredible work she does at Judi’s House. In honor of March being Women’s History Month and National Social Worker Month, we are celebrating our social workers who make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve at… Read More