Family House has four locations in Pittsburgh, and works with patients of local hospitals (especially UPMC Oakland, Shadysie, etc.). I have volunteered at Neville Family House and Shadyside Family House multiple times, making dinner or baking for the residents (which are patients in the hospital and their family members). Each house had super-nice kitchen facilities and recreational rooms, as well as friendly staff. Our volunteering was pretty significant, since many residents only have enough time/energy for microwave meals, and several people expressed their appreciation of our work. :) It was also fun to hang out with them, and for them to hear from "young people" like us. :)
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- EIN 25-1519959
- (412) 647-5811
- 5001 Baum Boulevard Suite 545 Pittsburgh PA 15213 USA
- www.familyhouse.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Patient & Family Support
Mission:
Founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1986, Family House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit corporation governed by a voluntary board of directors. The mission of Family House is to provide a special “home away from home” for patients and their families who seek treatment in Pittsburgh of serious or life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
Target demographics: patients and their families
Direct beneficiaries per year: 14,000 families
Geographic areas served: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: Family House provides a special "home away from home" for patients and/or their families who are in Pittsburgh for treatment of serious or life threatening illnesses. By offering convenient, affordable housing in a home-like environment through a network of support, comfort and compassion, it reduces the emotional and financial stress for people facing a desperate medical crisis in a city where they may be strangers. Family House is a 501 (C) (3) not-for-profit charitable organization governed by a community Board of Directors. Our Family Assistance program was created to ensure that no families would be turned away due to financial circumstances. Funds in this program offset a portion of the night rates, which are already significantly reduced compared to the local hotels.