tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300163262305487552024-03-08T11:00:27.751-08:00Family House - Living LoveFamily House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-50752996676338095652020-04-27T12:33:00.000-07:002020-04-27T12:35:51.958-07:00Thoughts on Cancer & Covid Life <br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">My fellow cancer survivors
have noted that this forced quarantine feels familiar from our chemo
treatments: masks, gloves, super careful about germs, living in sweats.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">It has occurred to me that
our eventual reentry to post-COVID real life will be similar. With
cancer, there is no one moment when you can celebrate the end. Even after
chemo ends. It can take weeks for your body and mind to feel normal. Even
after you are done with treatment, there are still five years of follow-up
tests, scans and doctor visits. It was hard to know how to and when to
celebrate. So I learned to celebrate the little victories: my first
cup of coffee or taste of chocolate after chemo (both tasted terrible on
chemo), the day I could get back to the swimming pool at the YMCA, my first
beer, my hair growing back…all of these were small victories over time that
were signposts that I was getting back to “normal” and I was mindful to
celebrate each one of them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I think our post-COVID life
will be similar. There will not be a moment-in-time when “it will be all
over.” There will not be a communal celebration, like the 4<sup>th</sup>
of July. More likely there will be a series of small victories over days
and months: returning to work, seeing friends and family in person, coffee
in a real coffee shop, going to the mall to buy some pants, a return to the
gym, worshipping together in the same space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I think we better start
emotionally and mentally preparing ourselves to recognize, appreciate and
celebrate each small step toward normalcy, as they slowly come. Then, one
day, we may realize that our “normal life” has mostly returned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-80699290267363903772020-03-25T10:31:00.002-07:002020-03-25T10:31:57.488-07:00A Message of Encouragement <br />
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To our Family House Family,<o:p></o:p></div>
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We want to reach out to first and foremost connect with you
to let you know that we are thinking of you and holding all of you in our
hearts. We hope you are safe and taking care of yourselves and your loved
ones. These are unprecedented times we’re living in and we want you to
know that we are still here, honoring our mission every day, to keep
families together while their child is fighting a life threatening illness.
As we cope with shuttered businesses, financial uncertainty, school
closures, shelter-in-place-orders, and this virus, it is completely
understandable to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or sad among a wide range of emotions
as we navigate this confusing moment in time. During this time, taking care of
your mental health is as important as your physical health, now more than ever.
Please remember; it is completely normal to feel anxious as the uncertainty of
this moment is clear and ever present in the news, on our screens, and in our
conversations. It’s also normal to feel lonely; even if we’re all in our homes
with our families 24/7! Now is the time to think out of the box, get creative
and shelter-in-place guilt free. Everyone’s days will look
different. Please just remember to be kind to yourselves. There is
no right way to get through this moment. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Please know that you’re not alone. We’re all
attempting to find ways to connect It is so important now more than ever to
reach out to family, friends, and your community for help and connection. Once
we settle into a new normal and try to become less frustrated by our altered
lives, we can make room for more positive things to come into focus such as
deepening our relationships with our family, friends and even ourselves as we
are forced to slow down and reflect and focus on what’s most important.
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For now, be well, as always, take care of each other and
know that your Family House family is holding you close and is here for you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Slavin, MSW</span><span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif;">Family
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<br />Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-57654984363741212172020-03-20T11:43:00.000-07:002020-03-20T11:43:08.193-07:00Friends of Family House<div style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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*Family House continues to be operational to support the hundreds of people that stay every night. We are here doing our day-to-day job of supporting families in crisis and more than ever we are in need of support as we continue to open our doors and have capacity to house 80 families every night.</div>
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*Ways you can help: We are ensuring the safety of our families by cleaning daily and limiting visitors into Family House. This also means tha<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">t we have suspended all volunteer activities for the immediate future. If you have ever volunteered at Family House you know how vital you are to our mission. You are the magic of Family House. We ask that instead of donating volunteer hours, you donate financially during this period at <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgive.familyhouseinc.org%2Fgive%2F277169%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3kFCmWcXkm5g9vJAVgrMHfbgxz1m3Z_PGXhIkX6JD94odNXNkTo8ramw8&h=AT1z8ynI2CoP5Vp6zadnfKTMba1pcmPRcOpdQe1L6RWixOTZCtM_G39xTbaiiwilYi9YUxpseh9JF8ohIliIT-CGnFQgjK6wuJMpNBdboyIkrA4JrRPqufJhUn5CjGx9up8pajrfJOtQZd_Dsq7Zto1oTtnotCuNRm3F0qWbSw-w60Rj42pNmKkuIdzgQVyrQ_x1yl99FxOT-joXL3NuzG_AnV5lqhlHE7sEyYjUfU2PX2TiCoCtFESPIAcmeH1luj5ENTMRBjzqqJz-s9jddHrI7Gjz8zMYiCXnrTFF9JoceTdxxlhzN_LyrTgsz7dwUG9adfAVhbuiBaibz972RrddDlKZQrtdsorbhGU2BWiK7OdG5eGCx2KllPhJkDzxqzNR-kMA4ouD8ttkSm7hrc8gZc1eIEjA0RlwoF7Odi9dxW0AW8hSsAsgRDz_vO4FitiZiDIFzEooK9bbxpeZJGA6mk97wdbjy3G86GETnhsRi1x3JrbGvyrsFY-f7rkP94ckL5V-wwaU8vlZEYfV0THG6H3SdTxL_3QFM5RaGvvBVxv6fa6jvnCQsueYzhZOQnWlit1LNKI-6HsOiGMadx9-TnZQuy2fNfI7_4jYcjZyD5SpyBgwHOwS" href="https://give.familyhouseinc.org/give/277169/?fbclid=IwAR3kFCmWcXkm5g9vJAVgrMHfbgxz1m3Z_PGXhIkX6JD94odNXNkTo8ramw8" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">https://give.familyhouseinc.org/give/277169/</a></span></div>
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As we struggle with the uncertainty that surrounds us, we are reminded of the uncertainty that surrounds a family experiencing serious illness at Family House. Please know that we are here and available for our families and we continue to carry out our mission with your support. We are here for one another. We will provide ongoing updates and are committed to staying connected.</div>
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Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-50720397483337553872020-02-17T11:50:00.000-08:002020-02-17T11:50:52.013-08:00Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Kane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mary Kane is one of our weekly volunteers - and she truly shines like the star she is. Mary is devoted to making every visit count and creates such a positive environment for families. She is always professional, encouraging, and committed to the work she performs.<br />
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Mary started volunteering November of 2016 and has given more than 100 hours to Family House!<br />
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"I always leave Family House with a full heart." – Mary<br />
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On behalf of the families and staff, we say THANK YOU to Mary for all that she offers and her help in making Family House a better place.<br />
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<br />Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-76381101741190577612020-02-03T14:34:00.002-08:002020-02-03T14:35:56.916-08:00Wash Your Hands!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the winter, there are many contagious viruses circulating, and they are especially dangerous for children with compromised immune systems. The best way to keep yourself and others healthy is to wash your hands frequently! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these 5 steps to keep your hands as clean as possible!<br />
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2. Lather your hands with the soap. Don't forget the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.<br />
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3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. (Tip: sing the song Happy Birthday twice!)<br />
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4. Rinse your hands under clean, running water. (If you can, turn off the faucet with a clean paper towel.)<br />
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Washing hands with soap and water is best, but if that's not possible, hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol content) will get rid of most germs. Apply the hand sanitizer to the palm of one hand and rub your hands together, over all of the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-81055379429891137752020-01-31T12:13:00.003-08:002020-01-31T12:14:46.946-08:00Clean = Safe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://familyhouseinc.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/">Click here</a> to learn about how you can make a difference at Family House.</div>
Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-72813943093456754782020-01-13T10:08:00.001-08:002020-01-14T14:05:12.318-08:00MLK Day of Service 1/20/2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you know that the 3rd Monday in January, the observed birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is the only U.S. holiday that is also designated as a national day of service? If you have the day off from work or school, consider ways to give back to our community: volunteer, donate, or simply make a point of being kind to those around you. It’s easy to make a difference, and the circle of caring will continue to go around. Here are just a few ideas of ways to honor Dr. King and celebrate his contributions:</div>
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* Volunteer at a local nonprofit. (<a href="https://familyhouseinc.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/">Family House</a> is a great choice!) <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Also look at resources like <a href="https://www.volunteermatch.org/">Volunteer Match</a> or <a href="https://www.handsonbayarea.org/">Hands on Bay Area</a></div>
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* Random acts of kindness: buy someone a cup of coffee, let someone go ahead of you in the supermarket line, or compliment a stranger. Remember that there are lots of people with hidden struggles, and simply being kind can make a huge difference in someone’s day.</div>
<br />Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-53026049435968345202020-01-02T11:35:00.001-08:002020-01-02T11:37:23.705-08:00Family Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1">Every morning, Family House staff and volunteers prepare a healthy breakfast for families to enjoy together or take on their way home or to the hospital. Thank you to the donors who help make this happen! Special thanks to: Peerless Coffee and Tea, who have been supporting Family House since our old Inner Sunset days; The Fruitguys, who provide fresh fruit for every day of the year; Starbucks on 3rd Street for donating all kinds of tasty pastries (breakfast dessert, anyone?); and Neighbor Bakehouse on 3rd Street for donating amazing sweet and savory pastries. Combined with hot and cold cereal, yogurt, and juice options, we strive to make sure every family starts their day off right. Thank you to all who make it happen!</span></div>
Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-75086171383891771472019-12-17T16:04:00.000-08:002019-12-17T16:05:28.837-08:00Holiday Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ho Ho Happy Holidays! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Family House holiday party - so much merriment! Volunteer chefs took over 2 kitchens - one with traditional American Christmas dishes, like ham and roasted veggies (thank you, Brasch family and friends!) - and the other with Mexican favorites, including tamales - yum (thank you, Gina Gorman and staff from The Madrone and GB Group)! There were appetizers and so many homemade desserts by the Family House Family Services committee and Family House board members, and entertainment by DJ Raul and the amazing Magic Mike and Magic Genii (who were truly magical!), plus folks in festive character costumes (thank you Bobby Thomas and friends - Nick, Jason, Kamron, Tom, Ted, Matt, David F., Kim, David L., Spencer, DeAnne, Janelle, Natalia, Bernadette, John, and Anthony). Thank you to our annual Christmas elves including Alyson and James and the Wong family, everyone who volunteered, donated toys and holiday stockings, and contributed to Family House magic at the holidays!<br />
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Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/FamilyHouseSanFrancisco/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10162616329655277">photos from the party</a>, and see the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/FamilyHouseSanFrancisco/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10162616110040277">photos with Santa</a>!Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-6276229994937126842019-12-12T10:21:00.003-08:002019-12-12T10:22:53.207-08:00Holiday Giving at Family House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Holiday Giving at Family House</b><br />
Family House is a home away from home for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. When families travel to San Francisco for their child’s medical treatment, Family House becomes their community and extended family. Being away from home can be especially difficult during the holidays, but you can help make the holidays bright for a family in need.<br />
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* Toys for children of all ages, such as: Books, puzzles, stuffed animals, board games, arts & crafts kits, remote control toys, STEM toys</div>
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* Electronic toys that are rechargeable or don’t require batteries</div>
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* Teen gifts such as: MP3 players, headphones, SD cards, makeup and nail kits, sports related items, adult coloring books, Playstation 4 games, DVDs</div>
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* $25 gift cards to Target and Safeway to be used by families for holiday gifts and essentials</div>
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* Toys and gifts should value from $25-$50 each</div>
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* Send donations to "Santa" at Family House, 540 Mission Bay Blvd., North, San Francisco, CA 94158</div>
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* Questions? Please contact <a href="mailto:adonnelley@familyhouseinc.org">Anoushka Donnelley</a> at (415) 502-5640</div>
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* <a href="https://familyhouseinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-secret-santa.pdf">Click here to download the Secret Santa info sheet</a></div>
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<b><a href="https://give.familyhouseinc.org/campaign/family-house-year-end-giving/c259047?utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=Blog">Give Financially</a></b></div>
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* All services at Family House are 100% free of charge to all families</div>
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* Families stay for as long as their child is receiving medical treatment</div>
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* Monetary donations provide direct family support through our meal program, support groups, music therapy program, Fozzy’s Toy Room, and in many more ways</div>
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* <a href="https://give.familyhouseinc.org/campaign/family-house-year-end-giving/c259047?utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=Blog">Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to Family House</a></div>
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Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-20143580396487783012019-12-06T09:36:00.002-08:002019-12-06T09:37:26.972-08:00Giving Tuesday 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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THANK YOU! Because of incredible friends like you, Family House is - and always will be - 100% free of charge for families dealing with a child's life-threatening illness. Your generous gift on #GivingTuesday (along with the dollar-for-dollar match) helped us to raise more than $70,000 making an immediate impact on patients like Enrique.<br />
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We're so grateful to call you part of the Family House family. This generous community of donors and volunteers helps us make Family House a home away from home. Together, we'll continue to deliver compassionate care, comfort and dignity to every family who walks through our doors. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for making a difference in the lives of the families we serve.<br />
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It's not too late to make an impact this holiday season - <a href="https://give.familyhouseinc.org/campaign/family-house-year-end-giving/c259047">give now</a>.Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-68589108921444722692019-11-12T14:29:00.001-08:002019-11-12T14:33:04.252-08:002019 Family House Year in Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>2019 Year in Review</b><br />
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Just released! <a href="https://issuu.com/familyhousesf/docs/2019yearbookannualreport_v9b-lowres-pages">Read the 2019 Family House Year in Review</a>. See the most exciting highlights of the year, along with some of the many corporate partners and community groups who help Family House support families all year long.<br />
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Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-49649277001558075422019-11-07T10:58:00.002-08:002019-11-07T10:59:19.549-08:00Holiday Giving at Family House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are looking for a ways to make families smile during the holiday season, consider donating filled holiday stockings to Family House. Each stocking can include a small gift, holiday sweets, and a note wishing holiday cheer. For gift ideas, visit our wishlist at <a href="http://familyhouseinc.org/amazonsmile">familyhouseinc.org/amazonsmile</a>.<br />
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Please send donations to "Santa" at Family House, 540 Mission Bay Blvd., North, San Francisco, CA 94158.<br />
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If you have questions about the program, please contact Karen Banks at <a href="mailto:kbanks@familyhouseinc.org">kbanks@familyhouseinc.org</a> or (415) 502-5659. All donations are tax deductible (Tax ID 94-2722663).<br />
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Thank you for helping to make the holidays bright for children in need!Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-34890112780237918292019-10-28T14:07:00.002-07:002019-10-28T14:08:14.691-07:00Family House Families are Real Superheroes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For Halloween, lots of kids like to dress up as their favorite superhero, but we’d like to acknowledge how the children at Family House are year-round superheroes. The patients here often endure terrible treatments in order to save their lives - and usually, they are the bravest people in the room! Even when they aren’t feeling well, the children at Family House are kids first: they want to play, they want to cuddle, and they want to be normal kids. Sometimes they even put on a brave face so their parents won’t worry.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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Their siblings, whether at Family House or back at home, are equally strong and deserve their own recognition. It’s hard to be concerned for the health and happiness of a brother or a sister who is going through treatments; it’s hard to have parents who are worried and stressed; it’s hard when the whole family can’t be together. Even for a child who is well, having a sick sibling can have negative physical and emotional consequences, and we want to acknowledge them for their strength, patience, and compassion.</div>
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This Halloween, when you see superheroes out trick or treating - remember that we have some of the most amazing superheroes right here at Family House - every day.</div>
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<b>It’s Halloween!</b><br />
By Elan Slavin, MSW<br />
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<i>It’s Halloween! It’s Halloween!</i><br />
<i>The moon is full and bright</i><br />
<i>And we shall see what can’t be seen</i><br />
<i>On any other night</i><br />
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<i>Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls,</i><br />
<i>Grinning goblins fighting duels,</i><br />
<i>Werewolves rising from their tombs,</i><br />
<i>Witches on their magic brooms.</i><br />
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A chill is finally in the air. Costumes are being made and sold and Halloween candy seems to be everywhere we look tempting us and our kids. If you are a parent, you may be trying to think of ways for your child to celebrate Halloween in a safe, healthy way; especially if you are a parent of a child with an illness. Here are a few things to consider as you and your kiddos look forward to Halloween:<br />
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If your child is in the hospital during Halloween, ask the healthcare team if there is a celebration planned. Oftentimes pediatric centers will host trick-or-treating or have costume parties for patients. It may also be fun to decorate your child’s room with Halloween decorations. If your child would like to wear a costume, you may want to make sure it’s comfortable and that the medical team has given the ok!<br />
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<li>Carve a pumpkin (or paint one) with silly faces</li>
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Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-27723805863238086892019-10-08T16:03:00.000-07:002019-10-08T16:04:48.180-07:00Holiday Volunteer Opportunities at Family House
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">Fall has only just begun, but holiday planning is already underway at Family House!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Every day of the week, volunteers and staff serve a healthy Family Breakfast to all of our residents, setting a positive tone for the day ahead. Most weeknights, volunteer groups cook or bring in a beautiful Family Dinner to be shared by all Family House guests. Both are satisfying ways to fulfill a practical need (food) while providing emotional support and love to families during a difficult time. Check out the </span><a href="https://familyhouseinc.org/volunteer/host-a-family-meal-meal-calendar/" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Family House Family Meal Calendar</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"> for more details and to sign up for a shift.</span><br />
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We know that the dates through the end of the year are filling up fast, so consider alternate activities at Family House, like a midday meal or family activity, such as arts and crafts or board games. <a href="mailto:tdixon@familyhouseinc.org">Contact us</a> with your desired date & time and your idea for an activity!</div>
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If you don’t live near Mission Bay, but would still like to support Family House families during the holidays, consider doing a collection drive. We have an Amazon Wishlist with items that our families need. We also give out gift cards to families - gas cards, Safeway grocery cards, and gift cards to Target are extremely useful. See all of the wishlists at <a href="http://familyhouseinc.org/amazonsmile">familyhouseinc.org/amazonsmile</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">To make a financial gift in support of Family House families, please visit </span><a href="http://give.familyhouseinc.org/" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">give.familyhouseinc.org</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">. It costs $150 per night to house a family here, and all stays are 100% cost-free to all families, thanks to the generosity of donors.</span><br />
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Thank you for helping to make Family House a home away from home, especially for those who will be in San Francisco and away from their extended families this holiday season.</div>
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The spookiest holiday of the year is almost upon us, and we need child and adult costumes for Halloween trick or treating at Family House. <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R84HHBMSHPPN/ref=cm_go_nav_hz">Please check out our wishlist for ideas</a>, and send new or gently-used costumes to Family House Halloween at 540 Mission Bay Blvd., North, San Francisco, CA 94158. Thank you!<br />
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Go gold this September in support of kids battling childhood cancer! In the United States, more than 15,000 children will be diagnosed with cancer each year. The most complicated cases are referred to major children’s hospitals like the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco, which means that families are often far from home for extended periods of time while their child receives treatment.<br />
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Family House provides a home away from home for these families, and becomes a center of community and family for those who are away from their usual support networks. Every family has a clean, comfortable bedroom with a private bathroom, and shares a communal kitchen, living, and dining spaces. Staff and volunteers host breakfast every morning, and volunteer groups regularly host dinners for all Family House guests. We help fill hours outside of the hospital with fun activities like therapy dog visits, arts and crafts, music therapy, movie nights, and playtime on our 9,000 square foot courtyard.<br />
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Only those who have a critically-ill child can really understand what it’s like - there are stresses beyond stresses: doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, uncertainty about your child’s health and future; medical copays, travel expenses, lost wages; supporting siblings, and self-care. The families at Family House “get it,” and support each other through good times and bad. It’s one of the most important aspects of our mission - community care.<br />
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Every family stays for free at Family House for as long as they need; but it is not without cost. It costs Family House $150 per night for a family to stay with us; we are entirely supported through private donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Make a difference for a family going through the most difficult time of their lives: <a href="https://give.familyhouseinc.org/?c_src=2019CCAM">give a gift now</a>.<br />
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Mari Goldstein brings incredible energy to Family House each time she visits. She leads weekly yoga classes for the families that stay at Family House and understands the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual exercise. We are lucky to have Mari share her knowledge and expertise with our families.<br />
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As a yoga volunteer, Mari teaches classes for all interested family members that would like to participate. She even welcomes our younger children that want to experience her classes.<br />
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Mari has been a part of Family House since April 2018 and continues to make an incredible contribution to the organization. Whenever Mari is present, she warmly greets families, staff members, and visitors. We want to thank Mari and show our appreciation for her talents and all she brings to Family House.<br />
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Thank you Mari!Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-28546203511198340802019-08-12T14:28:00.000-07:002019-08-12T14:29:35.165-07:00Home Depot Volunteer Day at Family House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Wow! A huge thank you to The Home Depot Foundation and the 80+ (!!!) employees who undertook a major project volunteering at Family House! We’ve been in the Nancy & Stephen Grand Family House for 3 years, and this is the first significant “home improvement” project yet - and who better to do it than the experts from Home Depot? Volunteers repainted the baseboards and accent walls throughout our 92,000 square foot building - a project that took more than a day! While that was happening, other volunteers beautified the courtyard and spruced up the container gardens throughout, with lots of fresh new flowers and plants; and yet others worked on a “picture frames” painting project that will be unveiled later this year. While all this hard work was happening, even more volunteers were hosting a terrific experience for our families - interactive building projects and a great barbecue on the courtyard.<br />
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Congratulations to Scott Rustigan, winner of Home Depot’s Angel Award for exceptional service in the community! We know how all you’ve done for Mason and his family has made all the difference in the world, and we’re glad you’re part of the family. Thank you to Amy Hollingshead for connecting your Home Depot family with your Family House family! #teamdepot #homeawayfromhome #family<br />
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<span aria-level="4" class=" _2iem" role="heading">What a fun day! Thank
you to everyone who made this year's Summer Carnival such a good time!
Delicious homemade Mexican lunch from the team at GB Group and ice cream
from Clover; entertainment by Boswick the Clown and magician The
Amazing Caine; glitter tattoos by Anney Chan; Clo the Clover cow came to
visit, as did Team Impact and service-dogs-in-training from Canine
Companions for Independence; so many carnival games, prizes, and even
stuffed animals made by the Hands On Bay Area teens in the
HandsOnTomorrow program! Thank you to the incredible volunteers from
Okta, the Family House Summer High School Volunteer program, The Madrone
Residences & Madrone staff, with a special shout out to Gina Gorman
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families - we appreciate each of you!</span><br />
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<br />Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-4824808815281551812019-07-15T13:57:00.001-07:002019-07-15T13:58:08.313-07:00Bobby Thomas Birthday Fundraiser for Family House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Birthday to the incomparable Bobby Thomas! Bobby has been “The Bunny” during Easter time at Family House for over 20 years, bringing joy and smiles to all the families, all while raising funds for Family House. For his milestone birthday this year, he decided to throw a big bash at the Folsom Street Foundry, and raised over $10,000 in the process! It’s a testament to just how much people love Bobby! And who wouldn’t?! It’s his life’s mission to bring joy to others, and we have proof that he does that wherever he goes! Thank you, Bobby, for all you do for Family House and for everyone who is lucky to know you!</div>
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(If you know and love Bobby and want to donate to Family House in his honor, <a href="https://give.familyhouseinc.org/?utm_source=BobbyThomas">please click here</a>.)</div>
<br />Family House internhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06929056448522249151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730016326230548755.post-17756273001483048192019-07-03T12:08:00.002-07:002019-07-03T13:04:19.954-07:00"Here Comes Summer" by Elan Slavin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here Comes Summer<br />
by Elan Slavin<br />
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I can always count on the poet, Shel Silverstein to find the most empathetic, funny, thoughtful way of communicating universal truths. And the truth is: Summer is here and if we don’t take a few moments to enjoy it, it will pass as all seasons do.<br />
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“Here Comes”<br />
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Here comes summer,<br />
Here comes summer,<br />
Chirping robin, budding rose,<br />
Here comes summer<br />
Here comes summer,<br />
Gentle showers, summer clothes<br />
Here comes summer,<br />
Here comes summer-<br />
Whoosh-shiver-there it goes.<br />
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Summer can be fun AND summer can be tough for families and kids as everyone’s routines are interrupted. Kids are on break from school, the weather changes and often times it makes it difficult to play outside and participate in activities that you normally do. Friends and built-in support systems are no longer as “built-in” and available, and feelings of boredom and isolation become very common.<br />
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Here are a few summer time/anytime activities that just might break up the boredom and encourage some summertime fun!<br />
- Plan a Disney movie marathon<br />
- Gather a few well- worn items of clothing and TYE-DYE them!<br />
- Build a fort in your living room!<br />
- Have breakfast for dinner<br />
- Star Gaze, of course with a mug of hot chocolate<br />
- Paint rocks<br />
- Plan a family Karaoke night<br />
- Go “camping” in your own backyard<br />
- On Fridays, eat dessert FIRST for dinner<br />
- Plant a tree<br />
- Cook a favorite family recipe together<br />
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Summer can be fun for some and rough for others. It’s always a good reminder to “Put Something In”</div>
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Draw a crazy picture,</div>
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Write a nutty poem,</div>
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Sing a mumble-gumble song.</div>
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Whistle through your comb.</div>
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Do a loony-goony dance</div>
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‘Cross the kitchen floor.</div>
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Put something silly in the world</div>
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That ain’t been there before.</div>
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-Shel Silverstein</div>
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At Family House, we love birthdays! Whether you’re turning 3, 15, 40, or 70, birthdays are something to celebrate! Many Family House families are away from home for extended periods of time, and most acutely feel the sting of being far from home when special days come up. We do everything we can to make Family House a home away from home, and that most definitely includes celebrating holidays and milestones big and small!</div>
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In 2018, volunteers from Salesforce took on the task of hosting the Monthly Birthday Pizza Party. Once a month, there’s a big party in the house for everyone who has a birthday: patients, siblings, parents, grandparents - anyone staying with us! There are presents for the kids, and pizza and cupcakes for all! The support that Salesforce volunteers provide is tremendous, and we are grateful that they hosted this party each month all last year, and are continuing the tradition for all of 2019. Thank you, Salesforce, for the many ways you support Family House families year-round!</div>
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