Family House

12/25/2025

12/18/2025

A special shout-out this week to the Caterpillar Compliance Team, OSF Innovation, EPIC, Keith and Holly, Nora, Linda, and Paula. We couldn't do it without our volunteers! Thank you for making the world a brighter place for the families at Family House.

12/11/2025

When Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois and Family House of Peoria put their heads together to best serve patients and families this holiday season. 🎄❤️

12/04/2025

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by putting love and care into every little detail. From decking the halls to writing special notes, the holiday spirit is alive and well at Family House! A big, festive thank you to our incredible volunteers! 🎄❤️ Joe, Carol, Nora, and Paula—you have been the absolute best "elves" Family House could ask for this year! 🎅

12/03/2025

Please help us wish Steve, our 3rd-shift Manager/Night Watchman at Family House, a very happy birthday. Happy birthday, Steve, and many more!! 🎂 🥳

12/02/2025

On this day when we are reminded to give, consider donating locally so that no one fights for their health alone. https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/FormItemsTable.aspx?name=E357226&id=9&formid=92
Just $40 covers a night at Family House for a patient or family member during their most difficult times. We thank you!

Financial contributions from donors like you make Family House of Peoria possible. Gifts to Family House (a 501c3) are completely tax-deductible. See additional ways to give below or call (309) 695-5300. We greatly appreciate our donors!

11/27/2025

From our home to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/24/2025

Thank you to Ms. Freson and the Webb family for their generous donation of games and art supplies. Your contribution will bring joy and creativity to the families staying at Family House. We are so grateful for your support! 💖

11/20/2025

Thankful Thursday: The Artellan twins are HOME! 🧡

After a 6-month stay at the Children's Hospital, Nadia and Angelo are home with their family just in time for the holidays. We're so proud to have provided the family a place to call home during this journey. 🦃🥧

11/17/2025

Family House would like to say thank you 💐 to Anna, Marissa, and Allie, and the Heart of Illinois AACN Chapter for preparing dinner last week for the families. It means a lot to be able to come in from a long day at the hospital to a warm, home-cooked meal. 🍽

11/14/2025

🧡 Help us to provide Thanksgiving Dinner at Family House!

The patients and caregivers at Family House may be going through their most difficult times, but a warm holiday meal can offer comfort and hope during the holiday season.

We welcome your donations to ensure every family has a special Thanksgiving meal.

Please call Melissa at 309.685.5300 or email myoung@familyhousepeoria.org if you would like to provide:
🦃 Turkeys
🥔 Side Dishes: Potatoes, stuffing mix, green bean casserole ingredients, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, eggs
🍞 Rolls
🥛 Pantry Staples: Gravy, butter, canned vegetables, milk, brown sugar, marshmallows, cooking spray, mayonnaise, mustard, cooking pans, etc.

Or, simply donate funds for the meal at https://www.familyhousepeoria.org/ways-to-give .

If you would like to help cook Thanksgiving dinner at Family House, you are welcome... Just give us a ring!

Thank you for opening your heart to your neighbors this holiday season! Together, we can show these families the strength and compassion of our community.

10/30/2025

🎉Please join us in wishing a happy birthdayto Pam, one of our amazing EPIC volunteers! 🎂 For several years, Pam has been a reliable part of our team, coming in every week to help with tasks like wiping down tables and vacuuming. Interested in joining her? You can sign up on our website by clicking on the link below or email Melissa at myoung@familyhousepeoria.org to learn more about volunteering at Family House.🥳

https://www.familyhousepeoria.org/get-involved