House Notes | February 2021
Celebrating 40 Years of Compassion
On February 1, 1981 we opened our doors for the first time to nine families after securing a home on Irving Street. A dental student and his wife moved into the apartment above the garage to be house managers in exchange for free rent. Volunteers ran the house operations until 1995 when the first staff member was hired. The rest is history; a rich and compassionate web of people giving back and making space for children and their families during their deepest time of need.

Throughout 2021, we will be sharing more about our history, our community of supporters and volunteers, and those we serve.
1981 house on Irving St
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and vaccinations start to become available to frontline workers, including our onsite staff, we're always thinking about the most important people we're on a mission to serve, such as the dear Uriarte family, who left us this note on our heart in the lobby.
This year, the Family Services Committee continues to think of ways to make life for our families as enjoyable as possible. We can't have the 5,000+ volunteers at the house we normally do, due to COVID-19, so what better time to bring activities to the families and to you at home! Check out this fun Valentine's craft project step by step guide and be sure to share your creations with us!
Food Pantry and Valentine's Wishlists
Thank you to those that helped stock the pantry at Family House, including a $10,000 #NourishingNeighbors grant from the Safeway Foundation.

There's still a need to fill the pantry with non-perishable food items and special gifts for the families around Valentine's Day.
Support Us on Social
If you're wondering how you can help Family House on a regular basis, without spending a dime, turn to social media to help! We share on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and videos on YouTube. When you follow us on these channels, and then like, comment, reshare, and/or save posts, that helps us reach more of our community and enhance awareness of our mission. Every click counts!
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Family House continues to be open during the COVID-19 health crisis. Though we are operating with a significantly smaller staff and have suspended nearly all volunteer activities, we are committed to maintaining our mission of providing compassionate care and dignity to families in need. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating here. 
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