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Amy Morris is no stranger to perseverance. A dedicated professional at MSA, The Safety Company and someone deeply grounded in community, Amy experienced the unknown when her husband, Brian, was diagnosed with a rare cancer—hairy cell leukemia—in the fall of 2023. 3 min read A plan for immunotherapy treatment for

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 (May 20, 2025) On September 19, 2023, Marcus and Karen Dixon’s world was turned upside down. What began

https://youtu.be/fLIjaaVz3LI For Liliane, the introduction to Family House began with an unexpected but necessary trip to the emergency room, marking the beginning of a journey, and relationship, that would span decades. In April of 1998, Liliane traveled to Pittsburgh from Morgantown, WV. Her heart was failing, and medical professionals were

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