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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

For the Baker family, the long journey to recovery started with small acts of kindness and compassion. PITTSBURGH, PA (December 21) – Steve Baker was hiding Easter eggs around his home in Sioux Falls, SD when the unthinkable happened. Feeling something was wrong, he put down his grandchild and experienced

Donation from Pittsburgh philanthropists Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin brings campaign total to $15.4 million PITTSBURGH, PA (November 13) – On the 40th anniversary of Family House opening its first “home away from home” for patients and families who travel to Pittsburgh for medical care, the organization announced that

Support from the donor community for Family House’s Under One Roof campaign continued over the past year. Among the commitments received was a leadership gift of $1.2 million from Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin. In recognition for their generosity, the entrance to Family House’s newly consolidated location will bear

Family House fulfills its mission to provide a “home away from home” by offering convenient, affordable, and welcoming lodging for patients and caregivers in a facility strategically located for ease of access to all of Pittsburgh’s renowned hospitals. Family House’s room rate is approximately 25-30% below the cost of operation