Impact Stories
We Are All Connected
It is our nature to seek connection, finding the common threads that weave us together as a community. Our clients, donors, volunteers, community partners, and staff are the heart and soul of Judi’s House. These connections inspire us to continue finding new ways to support bereaved children and their families.
20 Stories: Judy Austin
May 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
May 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
May 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
May 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
May 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
20 Stories: Jo Ann Zimmerman
May 8, 2023
Jo Ann Zimmerman is one of the founders of the Pillow Hugs Ministry, an idea created by the Companions in Christ Bible study group at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Lakewood, Colo. The five women in the group put their sewing machines to work making pillowcases for travel size pillows to help comfort children and adults in shelters and support groups. Read More
20 Stories: Joni Jackson
May 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. Joni Jackson and her two sons participated in Judi’s House programming after the loss of Joni’s husband and the boys’ father. Read More
20 Stories: Zuton Lucero-Mills
May 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. Read More
Honoring the Caregivers Who Care for Grieving Kids
May 4, 2023
This Mother’s Day, we acknowledge the sorrow of losing a mother figure and the significance of every person filling the role of “Mom.” In honor of the caregivers in our lives who love and support us, we spoke with volunteer Wendy Bermingham about her experience caring for grieving kids and how her definition of mother has evolved throughout her grieving process. Read More
Cherishing Caregivers this Mother’s Day
May 4, 2023
In honor of the caregivers in our lives who love and support us, we spoke with Board Member Ana Tenzer about how the death of her mother and her grief journey has led her to connection and healing. Read More
