Family House is fortunate to have such wide community support - everything from Inner Sunset neighbors who solicit donations on our behalf to international companies who rally hundreds of employees behind us for donations and volunteer hours. We truly could not provide the services of Family House without the support of every member of our community!Recently, we were contacted by Golden Gate Pedicab company - they wanted to know what they could do to help. After some discussion, it was decided that they would give free rides along the Embarcadero to families from the Ferry Building to Pier 39 - a perfect "tourist" experience for families who are otherwise disabled and distracted by medical treatment, and can't take advantage of visiting San Francisco.
Then our volunteer coordinators, Greg and Karen, put their heads together, and said, "Who else do we know downtown who has offered to help Family House?" Pier 39 donated VIP passes for the day, and Ben & Jerry's provided the ice cream for our special guests.
It is through the efforts and kindness of these special people in San Francisco that we were able to help families forget about their troubles for an afternoon. Sunshine, ice cream, and a tour along the San Francisco Bay - what could be better?
Thank you to Golden Gate Pedicab, PIER 39, and Ben & Jerry's for this special day, and for all you do for Family House families! Love!
You can get involved with Family House! Learn more at http://www.familyhouseinc.org/volunteer.html
