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Press Mentions
Liberte Press
March 19, 2026Forty-Fourth Annual Family House Gala Raises $1.2 Million for Families of Sick Kids
Family House Press Release
January 12, 2026Family House Partners with Brock Purdy & Toyota to Give Five Families New Cars
The Mercury News
October 31, 2025San Francisco is getting it’s first bunny cafe – and kids at Family House get to visit for free
KTVU
August 15, 2025SF Giants bring big leaguers with big hearts to play ball with pediatric patients at Family House
Haute Living SF
May 30, 2025Family House Launches Inaugural Golf Tournament at Berkeley’s Tilden Park
Liberte Press
March 24, 2025Family House San Francisco Hosts Magical Annual Gala at Ritz-Carlton Hotel
February 21, 2025Train Announces New Save Me San Francisco Wine Partnership with Gestalt, Benefitting Family House
Liberté Press
October 29, 2024Annual Cabernet for Connoisseurs Event Benefits Family House San Francisco
Haute Living SF
October 28, 2024Family House of San Francisco Celebrates 28th Annual Cabernet for Connoisseurs
KRSH & Wine Country Radio
September 30, 2024Family House CEO Katherine Thompson Discusses All Things Cabernet for Connoisseurs
mlb.com
September 18, 2024Mike Yastrzemski earns Roberto Clemente Award nomination for supporting Family House and veterans
KCBS
December 14, 202349ers legend and pizza master team up to spread holiday cheer to ill kids
For families of critically ill children, seeking treatment often means being far from home, which can be especially hard during the holidays. KCBS Radio’s Shannon Golden tells us what a 49ers legend and a pizza mastermind are doing today to spread holiday cheer.
Episcopal News Service
June 20, 2023iHeart/KIIS-FM
May 6, 2022Buy Train Wine, And Help Sick Kids & Their Families At The Family House
Family House San Francisco CEO Alexandra Morgan talks about the connection between Family House and Train, plus their Save Me San Francisco wine, with iHeart Radio.
ABC-7 News
April 7, 2022Laptops meant for families of kids being treated at UCSF stolen in brazen nonprofit break-in
The laptops and cellphones were meant for low-income families as their kids undergo cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
CBS KPIX-TV
December 23, 2021Mom’s Kidney Donation To Ailing Son Means Family Toddler Home For Holidays For 1st Time
Thanks to Family House, Sylvia temporarily lived in the Bay Area, where she could walk to the hospital to visit Kain as he recuperated.
Great.com
September 21, 2021Family House: Giving Families The Best Support Through Child Cancer
Family House San Francisco CEO Alexandra Morgan joined the Great.com podcast to talk about the importance of giving families fewer things to think about so they can spend longer looking after their sick child.
KTVU
September 8, 2021With only weeks left to live, young groom marries high school sweetheart in San Francisco
SF Senior Beat
May 25, 2021Bobby Thomas Continues to Bring Cheer amidst COVID
Even a global pandemic can’t keep Bobby Thomas away from Family House!
San Francisco Chronicle
April 4, 2021Remembering Stephen Grand’s generosity and how he and his wife, Nancy, became so connected to Family House
The Jewish News of Northern California
March 11, 2021Childhood illness and tikkun olam at Family House
Op-ed written by former Family House Board Member Susan Mall on how Family House transformed her life
ABC News Radio Online
September 30, 2020Train to perform, be honored at Family House San Francisco’s annual charity gala
Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 26, 2020Nonprofit Transition Announcements
Family House’s new Chief Development Officer comes from Jewish Community Federation
ABC 7 News
May 13, 2020Coverage of how Family House provides for families in need during COVID-19
Grit Gaily
January 31, 2020Wine Down and Chill: 8, 24, 37
Article with “37” number theme, including Train’s “California 37” wine from the Save Me, San Francisco Wine Company, and how it benefits Family House
The Wall Street Journal
December 14, 2019The Advice That Helped Okta’s CEO Build a $14 Billion Company
Okta’s CEO Todd McKinnon includes Family House CEO Alexandra Morgan as a credit to his success
ABC7 News
December 11, 2019Butcher Doubles as Beloved Bunny in Bay Area
Profile of long time volunteer “Bobby the Bunny” and his work at Family House
Wiki.EZvid.com
December 5, 20195 California Organizations Helping Young People and Families
Video profiling 5 California nonprofits, including Family House (starts at 2:54)
Brandeis School of San Francisco: Our Tzedek Blog
December 2, 2019Recap of the presentation by Family House Director of Marketing Joey Kotfica to the 7th grade classes
Long Island Weekly
August 1, 2019Train’s Pat Monahan Celebrates 20 Years Of Hitmaking
Profile on Train, including how they got involved with Family House and why giving back is important to them
Haute Living
August 1, 2019Train Frontman Patrick Monahan On Visiting Tanglewood & Their Next Studio Album
Profile on Train’s anniversary tour, with a nod to Family House and Train’s Drops of Jupiter wine label
Haute Living
August 1, 2019Train Frontman Patrick Monahan On Visiting Tanglewood & Their Next Studio Album
Profile on Train’s anniversary tour, with a nod to Family House and Train’s Drops of Jupiter wine label
ABC 7 News
July 11, 2019A Butcher, a Bunny, and a Local Hero: Man’s 2 decade mission to bring joy to sick kids
Feature on Bobby Thomas’ 50th birthday party and fundraiser to benefit Family House
Nibbi News
Spring 2019Self-mailer about Nibbi projects, including the award-winning Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House
Sportscar Racing News
June 6, 2019K-PAX Racing Homeward Bound to Sonoma Raceway
Profile on GT3 K-PAX Racing Team’s homecoming to Sonoma Raceway and their support of Family House
GT World Challenge America Fan Guide
2019Full-page ad about the K-PAX Racing team’s support of Family House
San Francisco Magazine
April, 2019Coverage of Bay Area fundraising events, including the 24th Annual Cabernet for Connoisseurs
CNN
April 17, 2019“Doctors develop possible cure for ‘bubble boy’ disease”
Video featuring UCSF’s Dr. Cowan and Family House patient Ja’Ceon Golden about stem cell treatment for SCID
The Ark – Generosity
January 30, 2019“‘Fall Fest’ Helps Kids Fighting Cancer”
Fall Fest Gala recap, highlighting Tiburon, Belvedere, and Strawberry local philanthropists
MLB News
December 21, 2018“Giants help spread holiday joy with housing”
Article about the Giants Holiday Party and the nonprofit partners who participated, including Family House
KPIX
December 1, 2018“Holiday Heroes event at AT&T Park”
Coming up: Holiday Heroes event, of which Family House is a beneficiary, with footage shot at Family House
MLB.com
November 21, 2018Alexis and Hunter Pence to be honored at Holiday Heroes event, of which Family House is a beneficiary
Music Mayhem Magazine
November 9, 2018“Multi-platinum Selling Bands Train and Goo Goo Dolls Announce 2019 Summer Amphitheatre Tour”
Train announces summer tour, with mention of Family House as recipient of proceeds from Save Me, San Francisco and Drops of Jupiter Wine
evanino.com
November 5, 2018“Christmas in San Francisco 2018: Christmas Events & Holiday Things to Do”
Event listing for Wender Weis Foundation’s fundraiser on 12/4 to benefit Family House and others
SF Marin Food Bank blog
October 31, 2018“Food Bank Partners | Family House”
Profile on a Family House family and how they have benefited from the partnership with the SF Marin Food Bank
Monterey County Weekly
October 25, 2018“In the California 8 Hours, a California team tries to beat their new car with their old one”
Profile on K-PAX Racing team ahead of race weekend at Laguna Seca, with mention of their support for Family House
San Francisco Chronicle
October 7, 2018Article about Tubbs Fire survivors, including a Family House family
Marina Times
“Bonding with your children through service”
Service Corps organization offers bonding through volunteerism at Family House and other nonprofits
Alice 97.3 Radio
August 27, 2018On-air personality Hooman Khalili spotlights the Family House Fall Fest Gala
The San Francisco Business Times
July 25, 2018“This San Francisco Contractor Builds More Than Community for Local Housing Nonprofit”
Nibbi Brothers General Contractors received the Beyond the Check award at the 2018 San Francisco Business Times’ Corporate Philanthropy Awards ceremony for their work with Family House and other nonprofits
The Blast
May 25, 2018“Happy National Wine Day – Did You Know These Celebs Had Their Own Wine?”
Profile on celebrity wineries, including Train’s Drops of Jupiter, whose proceeds benefit Family House
SF Weekly
April 30, 2018“Cento Osteria’s Pre-Opening Apericena Party Is Thursday, May 3”
Profile on Cento Osteria restaurant’s pre-opening party to benefit Family House
nepascene.com
April 30, 2018“Grammy-winning pop rockers Train play at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on June 13”
Profile on Grammy-award wininng band Train, featuring several of the ways they support Family House
Interior Design
April 25, 2018“Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects Recieves Two COTE Top Ten Design Awards”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
KQED
April 23, 2018“KQED’s Table Talk: Retro Vibes at a New Mission Bar, On a Steak Out, Fab Food Events”
Profile on Cento Osteria restaurant’s pre-opening party to benefit Family House
Dexigner
April 22, 2018“Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects Wins Two More Cote Top Ten Design Awards”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
Architectural Record
April 20, 2018“AIA Picks Winners of 2018 COTE Top Ten Awards”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
The Architects Newspaper
April 20, 2018“AIA honors the top eleven sustainable buildings of 2018”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
Building Green
April 19, 2018“2018 AIA COTE Top Ten Build Community”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
Building Green
April 19, 2018“2018 AIA COTE Top Ten Build Community”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
Bustler
April 19, 2018“AIA COTE Distinguishes the 2018 Top Ten Award Projects”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
MarketWatch
April 19, 2018“AIA Honors Exceptional Designs with its COTE Top Ten Awards”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
AIA
April 19, 2018“2018 COTE Top Ten: Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House”
Profile on the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House’s energy efficient/environmentally-friendly design
Tablehopper.com
April 17, 2018“Join tablehopper for a Pre-Opening Apericena Party at Cento Osteria on May 3rd”
Cento Osteria opening party to benefit Family House
DNA
March, 2018“9 Unique ways to give back to the Community, this Good Friday”
Profile on the AirBnB Social Impact Experience with XOBakes – learn professional cookie decorating at a class at Family House
San Francisco Magazine
March, 2018“Scene: Cabernet for Connoisseurs”
Photo spread and event recap from the 23rd Annual Cabernet for Connoisseurs fundraiser
DocuSign Blog
March 9, 2018“Making an IMPACT at GKO with Family House”
DocuSign’s Global Kickoff event featured a partnership with Family House, including a toy drive, volunteer activities, and more
FruitGuys Magazine
February 22, 2018“2017 GoodWorks Annual Report: A record year for donations and disaster relief”
Profile on GoodWorks fruit donations to Family House and other nonprofit partners
Star 101.3
December 4, 2017“Bid On Our Tickets To ‘Book Of Mormon’ To Support Family House SF!”
Star 101.3’s Marcus and Sandy Morning Show is auctioning off a pair of tickets to “Book of Mormon” to benefit Family House
Napa Valley Register
December 3, 2017“The Generosity of Pat Monahan and Train”
Profile on Train singer Pat Monahan and the many ways he supports our community, including his charitable efforts on behalf of Family House
Times Herald
November 23, 2017“November 23 Vallejo A&E Source: Sold-out Train concert won’t derail wildfire donations”
Train concert to support North Bay fire victims; Mention of other charitable efforts, including Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co., which benefits Family House
PR Newswire
November 14, 2017New Drops of Jupiter wine label benefits Family House
The San Francisco Chronicle
September 9, 2017“Arthur Ablin, pioneering UCSF pediatric oncologist, dies”
Article about the live and career of Family House Co-Founder Dr. Arthur Ablin
San Francisco Giants Blog,
September 1, 2017“Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”
Profile on the Buster and Kristen Posey Fund and how they are helping to fight childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Family House Press Release
August, 2017“Remembering Family House Co-Founder Dr. Arthur Ablin”
Honoring Family House Co-Founder Dr. Arthur Ablin for his vision to create Family House in 1981
UCSF Department of Pediatrics
August, 2017“Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Arthur Ablin Dies”
Remembering Dr. Arthur Ablin and his legacy of caring for children with pediatric oncology at UCSF
CBS
August 2, 2017“Foodie Chap Visits Dick Grace at Grace Family Vineyard”
Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem talks with Dick Grace about his involvement with Family House and his philosophy of philanthropy
MLB.com
June 9, 2017“First Pitch at SF Giants Game on 6/9/17”
Family House guest Ivan Rubio threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the game
Barry Bonds Blog
June 6, 2017“The Barry Bonds Family Foundation Hits a Home Run with Family House”
Family House guests had a meet & greet with Barry Bonds at AT&T Park
airbnbcitizen.com
May 26, 2017“Week for Good: Airbnb’s Inaugural Global Week of Service”
Spotlight on airbnb employee week of giving, Week for Good, including volunteering at Family House
Press Release
May 17, 2017K-PAX Racing Teams With Family House
Team will race for children with pediatric illnesses in 2017
Green Building and Design
April 2017“Family House Offers Community Living Away from the Hospital”
Article on the green building elements that make up the Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House
Architectural Record
April 1, 2017“Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects”
Feature on the architectural and design elements that make up the Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House
AMSI Blog
March 20, 2017“Volunteering at Family House, Where Families Stay Together While Their Kid Undergoes Treatment”
AMSI realtor blog post about volunteering with SFAR’s Give Back Day
Nibbi News
Spring 2017“Putting Families First: Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House”
Profile on the Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House, and Nibbi giving back
Napa Valley Register
February 22, 2017“Little Napa Valley doing great things in the Big City”
Cabernet for Connoisseurs coverage
San Francisco Chronicle
January 29, 2017“Mission Bay’s Details Are Making a Big Difference”
Cabernet for Connoisseurs coverage
NBC Bay Area
December 23, 2016“Holiday Season in Full Swing in San Francisco”
Ronnie Lott and SFPD make a holiday meal at Family House
KCBS Bay Sunday
December 11, 2016“Family House Provides Temporary Home For Families With Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment”
Interview with CEO Alexandra Morgan where she talks about our mission, the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House, and the privilege of being able to do something for others
Nob Hill Gazette
December 2016Photos from the FANGtastic 35th Annual Family House Gala at The Fairmont Hotel
Press Release
August 12, 2016Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House Awarded Prestigious LEED® Platinum Green Building Certification
UCSF News Center
May 12, 2016New Family House Opens at Mission Bay
Profile of the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House at Mission Bay
San Francisco Chronicle
March 2, 2016New Family House unveiled as housing for young UCSF patients’ kin
Grand Opening of the Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House at Mission Bay
KRON 4 News
February 27, 2016VIDEO: The Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House Grand Opening
Interview with CEO Alexandra Morgan and Hospitality Services Coordinator Anna Lark about the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House
San Francisco Examiner
February 14, 2016Organization aiding terminally ill children, families finds new home in Mission Bay
Profile about the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House opening in Mission Bay