named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Guest Lodging Program
Provides affordable, short- or long-term lodging in a communal home environment for patients and families receiving treatment at Western New York hospitals. Offers individual rooms, suites, and apartments based on medical need and availability.
Volunteer Support Program
Engages volunteers in guest and office support, housekeeping, meal preparation, gardening, and event coordination to maintain operations and enhance guest experience.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers and leveraging professional services to support operationsUtilizes volunteers in event and house committees and incorporates volunteer-provided professional expertise in finance, HR, and marketing to strengthen organizational capacity and sustain programming.
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Medical Travel and Housing Support 1 activity
- Providing temporary lodging for patients and families during medical treatmentOperates a campus of four Victorian-era homes offering individual guest rooms, suites, and apartments to provide temporary housing for patients and families traveling for medical care. Prioritizes isolated apartments for vulnerable populations such as those with long-term medical complications and stem cell transplant recipients.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Supporting guest well-being through daily operations and servicesProvides front desk support including check-in, reservations, and inquiry management; maintains cleanliness through housekeeping; organizes and delivers meals in a home-like setting; and maintains outdoor spaces through gardening services to support guest comfort and dignity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$981K
Contributions & grants$803K82%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$24K2%
Other revenue$153K
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$554K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.35M
Cash$1.76M
Investments$116K
Liabilities$68K
Net assets$5.28M
Liquid reserves22.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNSEY WEAVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $110K |
board members · 17
- ADAM BELLOMO — BOARD MEMBER (TO 12/31/24)
- AMY NAGY — BOARD MEMBER/BOARD TREASURER
- ANDREA TARSHUS WILLIS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINA TOBIN — BOARD MEMBER (TO 12/31/24)
- CORY EMMONS — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUGLAS MUTH — BOARD MEMBER/BOARD PRESIDENT
- DR STEPHEN EDGE — BOARD MEMBER/BOARD SECRETARY
- HUGH GARVEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES MAROTTO — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER DUNN — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER MERGL — BOARD MEMBER (TO 2/28/24)
- JONATHAN MORRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN CUMMINGS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARC MARTIS — BOARD MEMBER (TO 12/31/24)
- MARIA MORREALE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTIN KREBS — BOARD MEMBER/FORMER PRES(TO 12/31/24)
- TIMOTHY KUCINISKI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Buffalo VA Medical Center Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for veteran patients and families.
- Catholic Health Partner — Healthcare referral partner for patient placements
- DeGraff Memorial Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests.
- ECMC Partner — Healthcare referral partner for patient placements
- Erie County Medical Center Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests accessing lodging.
- Gates Vascular Institute Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests requiring vascular care.
- John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for pediatric patients and families.
- Kaleida Health Partner — Healthcare partner providing transportation services and serving as a referral network for guests.
- Kaleida Health Partner — Healthcare referral partner for patient placements
- Kenmore Mercy Hospital Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests.
- KeyBank Partner — Corporate volunteer group participating in service activities at Kevin Guest House
- Leadership Buffalo Partner — Group of volunteers engaged in service activities at Kevin Guest House
- Mercy Hospital Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests.
- Millard Fillmore Suburban Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests.
- Mount St. Mary’s Hospital Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests.
- Roswell Park Partner — Healthcare referral partner for patient placements
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Partner — Healthcare partner in the Western New York region providing medical coordination for guests.
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Partner — Healthcare partner providing transportation services and serving as a referral hospital for guests.
- Sisters Hospital Partner — Healthcare partner hospital serving as a referral site for guests.
- University of Maine Operations HEARTS Partner — Student group providing volunteer support at Kevin Guest House
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family-Centered Support Modelmethodology: family-centered_supportBy keeping families together during medical treatment, we enhance emotional resilience and recovery because family unity provides psychological stability and mutual support in times of crisis.
- Healing Environment Through Nature and Communitymethodology: healing_environmentBy integrating healing spaces such as gardens and shared mealtimes into daily guest life, we support emotional well-being and foster community because access to nature and structured social rituals reduces stress and promotes recovery.
- Supportive Housing for Medical Caremethodology: supportive_housing_for_medical_careBy providing temporary housing close to medical treatment centers, we reduce the physical and emotional burden of travel and accommodation, enabling patients and families to focus on care and recovery because stable lodging improves health engagement and outcomes.