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What was supposed to be a simple visit to see their son, Spencer, quickly turned into a nightmare for Marcus and Karen Dixon—until they found Family House. 3 minute read PITTSBURGH, PA (April 9, 2025) On September 19, 2023, Marcus and Karen Dixon’s world was turned upside down. What began

Discovering Family Comfort, Safety, and Lifelong Friendship at Family House. 4 minute read For most families, home is a place of comfort and a safe space where they can unwind after a long day. But for families facing a medical crisis far from home, that comfort often feels out of

For one family, 2024 brought the kind of news no parent ever wants to hear. Family House was there for support. 3 minute read PITTSBURGH, PA (November 22, 2024) In January of 2024, the Duffy family’s lives were turned upside down when nine-year-old, Lucy, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

We had an incredible evening at the Under One Roof: A Campaign for Family House Celebration, held Friday, October 25. The event highlighted Family House’s journey from acquiring the former Shadyside Courtyard by Marriott in July 2021 to the successful launch of the Under One Roof capital campaign. Thanks to

For the seventh year in a row, Dorseyville Middle School teacher Scott Vinsel brought his eighth-grade students to Family House to bring cheer and comfort to guests through stuffed teddy bears as part of the Shulamit Teddy Bear Project, named after its founder, Shalumit Bastacky.

Life for the Filer family shifted dramatically when husband and father Mark Filer’s battle with skin cancer took a tragic turn. Family House, and its community, were there for support. 3-minute read PITTSBURGH, PA (July 8) In April 2022, Beth Filer’s life took an unexpected and devastating turn. Her beloved