Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

FAMILY HOUSE Family House provides affordable, home-like lodging for families of patients or individuals receiving health care services in the Peoria area. Our goal is to show kindness and offer hope to families who need relief from the emotional and financial stress brought on by a medical situation.

1339 E. Nebraska Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: (309) 685.5300

Website : familyhousepeoria.org Facebook : @familyhousepeoria Instagram : @familyhousepeoriail KEY STAFF: Tamara Doyle, Executive Director Hope Mayo-Floeck, Director of Development & Marketing Melissa Young, Operations Manager BOARD OF DIRECTOR: Steve Hank, President Ken Allison, Vice President Tara Kocsis, Treasurer Amanda Lowry, Past President Bob Anderson Logan Block Amy Braet Amanda Corricelli Greg Gallagher Stacey Kidd

VISION Our vision is to establish a culture of compassionate service that leads to a comforting guest experience. VALUES The first hospitality house in Peoria, Family House has been serving families with care and compassion since 1985. We welcome families from throughout the United States and across international borders, providing more than 6,700 nights of stay each year. WHAT WE DO CARING FOR OUR GUESTS Unexpected events, such as the hospitalization of a loved one, may lead to high levels of stress and crisis—especially when the family member must be taken to a hospital in a city away from home. Individuals who travel to be with their loved one’s face multiple stressors brought on by financial burdens, conflicting emotions, interrupted sleep, lack of regular meals and changes in routines. Family House has been called a “life-saver” and an “oasis” by families in the midst of a health crisis away from home. The availability of donatedmeals and snacks in a home-like kitchen contributes to improved personal wellness for the families. Sleep quality is also improved, as guests may rest in their own space, which includes a bedroom and private bath. Guests say they appreciate the comfort of being surrounded by those who understand their varying needs for company and conversations—or solitude and quiet. Family House provides a comfortable and peaceful environment. It is priceless for our guests to be able to sit back in a comfortable, relaxing chair without others

waiting for their turn; to have a quiet, sit downmeal without the sounds of machines in the hospital rooms; to do laundry or grab a healthy snack before returning to the hospital—rested, recharged and ready to care for their loved one. In an unfamiliar setting, Family House provides a home away from home experience. DID YOU KNOW? A PLACE TO CALL HOME Family House is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by caring and compassionate staff members and volunteers who welcome families of adult and pediatric patients who are receiving healthcare services from the four Peoria hospitals or other organizations like Illinois CancerCare, St Jude, Almost Home Kids and hospice care providers. Depending on the services being received, families stay for one night, several weeks or many months. OSF HealthCare, UnityPoint Health– Methodist and Kindred Hospital provide complimentary shuttle service between Family House and the hospital. Those who choose to stay at their loved one’s bedside are welcome to use the day services at Family House, which include shower and laundry facilities. UPCOMING EVENTS Rock N’ Ride May 7, 2022 Glow Golf Outing

Cliff Parks Kory Piles Dr. Mark Plunkett Jake Turner Jesse Watkins

HOW TO HELP  Provide a meal for our families.  Do a Fill the Pantry Drive.  Organize a group volunteer day.  Serve on one of our committees.  Plan and implement a fundraising event or activity.  Volunteer at one of our events  Donate! A wish list is available on our social media pages and https://a.co/iCqTGPS Community engagement and gifts to Family House help us provide support to families during their time of need, which allows them to spend precious time with their loved ones.

August 12, 2022 Rock the House September 30, 2022 Christmas with Santa December 10, 2022

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