Author: Jeff Milliner

Blog / Author: Jeff Milliner

When Sandra “Sandy” Wilkinson arrived in Pittsburgh in December 2025, she carried far more than a suitcase. She carried uncertainty. Fear. Exhaustion. And the weight of knowing that her younger brother’s life hung in the balance. Thousands of miles from home, Sandy traveled from Wichita, Kansas after her brother, Zachary,

In this issue: Chief Executive Officer John Plante provides updates on the latest projects, including the completion of the Kamin Conservatory. Catch up on recent Family House news, which include highlights from the 2026 Family House Gala and our Volunteer Recognition Event along with updates on current construction efforts. Learn

Clara generally works six to seven days a week. Between her roles as sole caregiver for her husband, Medical Assistant at Complete Primary Care Associates at UPMC Mercy, and Front Office Specialist at Family House, much of Clara’s life is spent serving others. Originally from Spain, Clara began caring for

The Kamin Family Foundation funded the new addition. Read more: https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2026/05/09/family-house-kamin-conservatory/stories/202605080071 Story by Sono Motoyama, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Another building in the Pittsburgh area now sports the Kamin family name. Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2026/05/08/kamin-family-backs-new-conservatory.html Story by Jake Dabkowski, Pittsburgh Business Times

When Carey Rutigliano arrived in Pittsburgh from Tucson, Arizona, he knew his life was about to revolve around hospital hallways and long waits for medical updates. What he didn’t expect was to find a place that felt less like temporary lodging and more like home. That place was Family House.