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20 Stories: Mike Van Meter

mayo 8, 2023

Mike Van Meter has been a Judi’s House volunteer since the organization’s founding. Until recently, he served as the nonprofit’s handyman, fixing whatever was broken in the two Victorians Judi’s House and the JAG Institute occupy. He is also a passionate companion volunteer for the organization’s Pathfinders and Connections programs, helping children and their caregivers through their grief journeys.  Read More

20 Stories: Chelsea

mayo 8, 2023

Chelsea is a former client who has the distinction of attending bereavement support programs at Judi’s House twice – the first time as a teen after the death of her father and then later as a caregiver after the loss of her mother greatly impacted her son and younger sister. We are grateful to her for sharing her bereavement journey with us and for her belief in the power of our programs to help participants heal.  Read More

20 Stories: Tami Davies

mayo 8, 2023

Tami Davies created the James Davies Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of her husband, Lakewood Police Department Agent James Davies. James was killed in the line of duty in 2012 and is survived by his wife, Tami, and his two children Chloe and Ethan. James was known as one of the hardest working agents in the Lakewood Police Department and his work ethic and drive were admired by his peers and friends. Read More

20 Stories: Chevon Patrick

mayo 8, 2023

A former client of Judi’s House, Chevon Patrick and her family participated in the 10-session Pathfinders program, as well the five-session Connections program for ongoing support. Inspired by her experience, Chevon recently launched Yaya’s Halo in Georgia to provide grief counseling and other support services to Black and Brown communities.   Read More

20 Stories: Dr. Anil Idiculla

mayo 8, 2023

Dr. Anil Idiculla is the founder of I-Orthodontics, an orthodontic practice with offices in the Denver area and Vail. A supporter of Judi’s House for more than a decade, Dr. Idiculla finds the work of Judi’s House personally meaningful given the loss of his father when he was a child.
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20 Stories: Judy Austin

mayo 8, 2023

As we celebrated our 20th anniversary and 20 successful years of serving grieving children and families, we shared the impact of Judi’s House through the eyes of 20 people. As a licensed professional counselor, Judy specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families around issues of grief, loss, and healthy attachments.  Read More

20 Stories: Andrew Crumpler

mayo 8, 2023

Andrew experienced the loss of his mother at a very young age, followed by the loss of his father when he was in college.

Andrew participated in a former Judi’s House program, Heroic Journey, following his loss. After college, Andrew went on to earn his masters degree in psychology and currently works as a therapist at Mental Health Partners in Boulder. Andrew is currently the co-chair of the Judi’s House Emerging Leaders Network. Read More

20 Stories: John Wickliff

mayo 8, 2023

John has been involved with Judi’s House since the early days of the organization. He has served on the Board of Directors, volunteers as a Companion Volunteer, and currently serves on the Facilities committee and Capital Campaign committee.  Read More

20 Stories: Aaron & Lisa Ragon

mayo 8, 2023

Aaron, Lisa and their youngest son Ben participated in Judi’s House programs after the death of their eldest son, Noah. Read More

20 Stories: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

mayo 8, 2023

Judi’s House began a unique partnership with Adams 12 Five Star Schools in 2013 with a pilot program providing Comprehensive Grief Care to middle school children and district-wide staff in need. The program has grown over the years and is a model for other districts throughout Metro Denver.  Read More