Impact Stories
We Are All Connected: Impact Stories
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.
Read on for impact stories from our community that draw on the many ways people are connected to our work.
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
Childhood Bereavement Changemaker Case Study: Jessica’s House
April 25, 2023
Learn more about how the Childhood Bereavement Changemaker initiative is helping Jessica’s House use data to establish a Strategic Roadmap so they can achieve goals and improve programming…. Read More
Leaders in Childhood Bereavement: Adam Stevens
March 29, 2023
In honor of International Day of Transgender Visibility, we are highlighting Adam Stevens, registered drama therapist, who works to supporting queer youth in transforming their grief into unapologetic joy and empowerment. Read More
Female Leaders in Childhood Bereavement: Vicki Jay
March 17, 2023
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting inspiring and passionate women who actively make a difference in the field of childhood bereavement each day. Today, we are honored to highlight Vicki Jay, CEO at National Alliance for Children’s Grief, and her thoughts on her work and the importance of supporting grieving children. Vicki… Read More
We Are All Connected: Cody Henderson
January 25, 2023
Cody Henderson first became involved in Judi’s House in 2015 when he moved to Denver and was looking for volunteer opportunities. He had experienced the personal loss of his brother in 2001 and father in 2009 and wanted to be able to support children and families who were going through a similar experience. In addition… Read More