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Volunteers repair Valerie’s House in Punta Gorda after hurricanes

Author: Nancy Semon, Gulfshore Business
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A team of contractors and building suppliers volunteered their time and materials to restore the Valerie’s House location in Punta Gorda following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

While the nonprofit’s main house, which serves as a meeting place and counseling center for youth grieving the loss of a close family member, had minimal damage from the hurricanes, its teen and counseling building near the rear of the property sustained flooding. Milton delivered 18 inches of flood water.

Valerie’s House Charlotte County Director Tara Zajas said hiring contractors to repair the damage would have cost the nonprofit “tens of thousands of dollars.”

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