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The Heart of Our Mission: Celebrating Companion Volunteers Rachel Whited Atnip and Sandi Schechter
November 20, 2024
Rachel and Sandi, two Companion Volunteers talk to us about finding fulfillment and purpose in volunteer work. At Judi’s House, our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible community of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to support grieving children and families. Two of these extraordinary individuals are Rachel and Sandi, Companion Volunteers who… Read More
Why Grief Care for Children is a Vital Community Resource: Reflections from Our Interns
October 31, 2024
Meet a few of our interns, who are passionate about making a difference, share why they are committed to this important work. At Judi’s House/JAG Institute, our commitment to the vision that no child should be alone in grief drives us to strengthen the mental health workforce through intensive clinical training. Our internship program, grounded… Read More
Welcoming 3 Incoming Interns
September 25, 2024
Meet a few of our fall intern class of 2024 and learn about what drew them to our intern program. At Judi’s House/JAG Institute, our mission—that no child should grieve alone—extends beyond direct care. It involves nurturing the next generation of mental health professionals through intensive, hands-on clinical training. Our internship program, grounded in grief-specific,… Read More
Spotlight on Kathy Haruf: 15 years as a Cherished Volunteer and Legacy Supporter
August 13, 2024
Kathy Haruf shares her volunteer journey with Judi’s House, detailing her near 15-year involvement supporting our organization. Kathy Haruf is a cherished volunteer and a Judi’s House legacy supporter. Her commitment to Judi’s House extends far beyond financial contributions. She has been an advocate, volunteer, and ambassador for our programs, continuously finding ways to support… Read More
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 Rainko. “As a family, we all struggled with grief and sudden loss, especially my… Read More
High 5 Plumbing Supports Judi’s House
June 25, 2024
High 5 Plumbing selects Judi’s House as May and June as local non-profit to highlight for their High 5 Cares community giveback program. 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… 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. 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