Press

Press Inquiries: Marshall Lamm, mlamm@familyhouseinc.org (510) 928-1410

KGO (ABC7 News), December 23, 2023

Warriors and Trail Blazers host gift exchange pregame


KCBS, December 14, 2023

49ers 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, 2023

Katherine Thompson leaves Grace Cathedral to join Family House San Francisco as chief executive officer


iHeart/KIIS-FM, May 6, 2022

Buy 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, 2022

Laptops 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, 2021

Mom’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, 2021

Family 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.


Good Morning America, September 9, 2021

Couple marries after groom receives terminal cancer diagnosis


KTVU, September 8, 2021

With only weeks left to live, young groom marries high school sweetheart in San Francisco


SF Senior Beat, May 25, 2021

Bobby 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, 2021

Stephen Grand dies at 77

Remembering 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, 2021

Childhood 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, 2020

Train to perform, be honored at Family House San Francisco’s annual charity gala


Chronicle of Philanthropy, June 26, 2020

Nonprofit Transition Announcements

Family House’s new Chief Development Officer comes from Jewish Community Federation


ABC 7 News, May 13, 2020

Coronavirus Impact: Social distancing strains emotional support network for families of sick children

Coverage of how Family House provides for families in need during COVID-19


Grit Gaily, January 31, 2020

Wine 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, 2019

The 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, 2019

Butcher 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, 2019

5 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, 2019

Family House

Recap of the presentation by Family House Director of Marketing Joey Kotfica to the 7th grade classes


Long Island Weekly, August 1, 2019

Train’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, 2019

Train 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, 2019

A 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


Boston Pianos, Summer 2019

Gathering aroud The Boston Grand is a new tradition at Family House


Nibbi News, Spring 2019

2018 Highlights

Self-mailer about Nibbi projects, including the award-winning Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House


Sportscar Racing News, June 6 2019

K-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 2019

K-PAX Racing advertisement

Full-page ad about the K-PAX Racing team’s support of Family House


San Francisco Magazine, April, 2019

Social

Coverage 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, 2018

“Pence, wife to receive WWFC Inspiration Award – Philanthropy honor to be presented at Holiday Heroes event at AT&T Park”

Alexis 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, 2018

“Survivors once again”

Article about Tubbs Fire survivors, including a Family House family


Marina Times, October, 2018

“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, 2018

“Hooman’s Pick”

On-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


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, 2017

“Train Lead Singer Pat Monahan And Acclaimed Winemaker James Foster Introduce Drops of Jupiter Wine Label”

New 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


KTVU, July 18, 2017

“The Nine”

Family House CEO on KTVU’s The Nine morning show


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, 2017

K-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”

Feature on architectural design elements


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 2016

“FANGtastic Halloween Gala”

Photos from the FANGtastic 35th Annual Family House Gala at The Fairmont Hotel


Press Release, August 12, 2016

Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House Awarded Prestigious LEED® Platinum Green Building Certification


UCSF News Center, May 12, 2016

New Family House Opens at Mission Bay

Profile of the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House at Mission Bay


San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 2016

New 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, 2016

VIDEO: 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, 2016

Organization aiding terminally ill children, families finds new home in Mission Bay

Profile about the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House opening in Mission Bay