Support Family House this Giving Season

by Family House

Published on November 11, 2022

Davina and her family (mom, dad and three older sisters) come to Family House from Fresno, California, about 200 miles away from San Francisco. Davina is a 6-year-old who is recovering from a bone marrow transplant to treat her neurological issues. She and her family have been staying at Family House since February, 2022.

Every night, Family House supports up to 80 families in their deepest time of need. While their child receives treatment for a life-threatening illness, the last thing they should have to worry about is where they will sleep or where their next meal will come from.

Family House is more than just a place to stay for these families. It’s a place where parents can bond with other families in similar situations, where children can build community with kids just like them, including siblings, and where all families can receive the compassion they deserve.

#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and support their communities. This is a global movement to give back through acts of kindness, sharing our message and mission, and direct donations. This year’s day of giving back is Tuesday, November 29, 2022!

We have confidence and hope, even during the most uncertain times, that community is one of the strongest things there is in the fight against pediatric illness.

Your donation, no matter how big or small, impacts our families greatly and we thank you for choosing to support Family House this year.

How you can help (pick as many of the following as you’re able!):

Giving Tuesday 

Here are some images and suggested text you can use to help Family House share on your Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts through Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022. To download the image files below, right-click to download and select “save image as”, or click to view the file in a separate browser window and save the image. 

  • What if we all gave in one day? Around the world, people are giving to the causes that matter the most to them. This #GivingTuesday, join me in supporting @FamilyHouseSF – a home away from home for families with children being treated for terminal illness. Thanks to a generous donor, our contributions will be matched up to $50k! All proceeds will ensure that every family can be together in their deepest time of need, free of financial burden. 
  • There’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope—that together we can do extraordinary things. Join me on #GivingTuesday by supporting @FamilyHouseSF and let’s rally to provide families with the care and compassion they deserve.

 

  • #GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unity. Let’s rally to support families who need us the most. This year, I’m supporting @FamilyHouseSF – a home away from home for families who have children being treated for life-threatening diseases. By joining me, you ensure that these families never have to worry about the financial burden of being away from home while they care for their sick child.

 

  • You’ve heard of #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, but what about #GivingTuesday? It’s a time to bring our community together to raise funds in support of families who need it most. I hope you’ll consider donating to support the mission of @FamilyHouseSF  to provide a home away from home for families during their deepest time of need. Give today or mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 29th!

 

  • Spread the word— #GivingTuesday is here! This year, I’m choosing to support @FamilyHouseSF, a non-profit that provides a free home away from home for families with children receiving treatment for life-threatening illness. By joining me, you ensure that every family has free access to everyday essentials, counseling and community, activities, and more. Donating is quick and easy! 

Year-End Giving

Here are some images and suggested text you can use to help Family House share on your Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts throughout this year’s end-of-year Giving Season, November through December 31, 2022. Remember, all donations are tax-deductible!

Facebook, LinkedIn, & Instagram

  • Every night, @FamilyHouseSF provides up to 80 families with temporary housing, a supportive community, meals and much more, 100% free of charge. These families travel at least 50 miles to receive world class treatment for their child’s life-threatening diagnosis. Join me in ensuring that Family House can continue to provide compassion and care to every family that walks through the door.

 

  • Imagine receiving the devastating news that your child has a life-threatening illness, and suddenly having to uproot your life to get them the treatment they need. Where would you go? What would you do? These are all very real thoughts that run through the minds of the families who stay at @FamilyHouseSF. By donating to their mission of providing care and compassion to these families, you remove the financial burden of being away from home so they can focus on being together.

 

  • #DidYouKnow that nearly 75% of the families at @FamilyHouseSF live at or below the poverty line? Without Family House, two-thirds of their families report that they would be unable to come to San Francisco to participate in life-saving research and treatment. Join me in supporting Family House’s mission to provide a free home away from home for the families they serve.

 

  • #DidYouKnow that @FamilyHouseSF receives no fee for services from UCSF, meaning that all funding comes from foundations, corporate partners and individuals? Join me in supporting Family House, to ensure that every child receiving treatment has a home away from home.