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: Tracy Edwards Konkol and Steven Konkol
April 5, 2021
Tracy and her family found Judi’s House in 2014 after their son died by suicide. The Edwards Konkol family has continued to support our mission through monthly giving to help grieving families, like theirs, find connection and healing. Read More
We Are All Connected: Interns & Trainees
March 31, 2021
Meet some of our trainees! Since starting our internship and post-graduate trainee programs over a decade ago, we have trained a range of behavioral health professionals. Read More
We Are All Connected: Annette March-Grier
February 25, 2021
Meet a Black History Maker and leader in the childhood bereavement field, Annette March-Grier, President and Co-Founder of Roberta’s House in Baltimore. Read More
Philadelphia Area Changemakers Sharing the Love
February 24, 2021
It all started with a glance, as many great stories do. Read how this Changemaker partnership has blossomed into a network of support for those grieving in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Read More
We Are All Connected: Julie and Minerva
January 13, 2021
Spotlighting two more amazing Judi’s House/JAG Institute team members Julie A. Scott and Minerva Padron, LPC! Read More
We Are All Connected: Lisa Dean
December 22, 2020
Lisa Dean has been a friendly face at Judi’s House since she and her son Oliver attended our programs in 2009. Lisa has continued her involvement as a Companion Volunteer and helping us during COVID-19. Read More
Changemaker Alive Hospice Reimagining End of Life
December 15, 2020
Childhood Bereavement Changemaker, Alive Hospice, shares how the CBEM uniquely influences their work as the third-oldest hospice organization in the country. Read More
Inaugural HMJ3 Pop Tennis Tournament
October 20, 2020
Despite setbacks, the Chernow Family made the first-annual HMJ3 POP Tennis Classis a success. Read More
We Are All Connected: Amanda Howard
October 15, 2020
Meet Judi’s House volunteer and Emerging Leaders Committee member, Amanda Howard! Since 2017, Amanda has volunteered in honor of her sister who died when Amanda was 10 years old. Read More
A High Five for Judi’s House
October 1, 2020
Judi’s House was honored to partner with High 5 Plumbing in September 2020 as their High 5 Cares Nonprofit. Read More