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.

We Are All Connected: Staff Spotlights

December 28, 2022

Meet our Community-Based Care Grief Counselors, Dayna and Katherine! “I love being able to bring the beauty of Judi’s House into the school system and support students in finding connection, healing, and hope. In these spaces, we are afforded the opportunity to have brave and vulnerable conversations that are often difficult to have. I am… Read More

We Are All Connected: MacKenzie Hardt & Hardt Family Cylcery

December 2, 2022

Mackenzie Hardt is the owner and operator of Hardt Family Cyclery located right next door to our new home in Aurora. Hardt Family Cyclery specializes in selling bikes designed to get more families out of the car and able to get around by bike. Mackenzie and Hardt Family Cyclery are new members of the Judi’s… Read More

We Are All Connected: Staff Spotlights

December 2, 2022

Staff: Emily Napier and Lyla Yaner Meet two members of the Judi’s House/JAG Institute Team who have made an impact on our mission. Emily Napier began working at Judi’s House/JAG Institute in July 2022 as the Community-Based Care Manager. In her role, she works to establish and strengthen relationships with community partners and coordinates our… Read More

We Are All Connected: Julie Johnson Hince

September 28, 2022

Julie Johnson Hince instantly connected with our mission and vision because of her mother’s death when she was a teen. She has been involved as a volunteer and donor at Judi’s House since our foundational years. Julie and her husband, Jim Hince, recently donated to our capital campaign to help our organization grow in our… Read More

We Are All Connected: Rainey Gronwall

August 31, 2022

Rainey began volunteering at Judi’s House six years ago and has served in several roles during that time, providing meals to families through our nourishment program and as a companion volunteer. Her personal connection and passion for our work has allowed her to provide compassionate and meaningful support to the children and families we serve… Read More

We Are All Connected: Staff Spotlights

August 31, 2022

Staff: Amanda Chapman and Deirdre Erkman Meet two members of the Judi’s House/JAG Institute team who have made an impact on our mission. Amanda Chapman has been the HR Generalist at Judi’s House/JAG Institute since September of 2021. In her role, she meets with and supports all Judi’s House/JAG Institute staff with the onboarding process,… Read More