named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Grace Guest House Lodging
Provides donation-based overnight stays and day respite for patients and families near Buffalo hospitals, including meals, shuttle service, and laundry facilities.
Grit & Grace Motorcycle Ride
Annual 100+ mile motorcycle safety and awareness ride that raises funds and visibility for the organization’s mission.
Season of Grace
Holiday program from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day that mobilizes volunteers to bring cheer and comfort to guests during the holidays.
Women Who Care
Community committee of women leaders who engage with the mission, provide input, and help raise awareness and support.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Luxury Senior Living Communities 1 activity
- Delivering supportive services including meals, transportation, and accessibility accommodationsProvides all-inclusive support such as nutritious meals (2,854 served in 2025), weekday shuttle service (283 rides provided in 2025), on-site laundry, WIFI, and ADA-compliant accommodations including a wheelchair lift and first-floor accessible room. The facility is equipped with a fully functional kitchen and common living areas with TVs.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising and community engagement eventsOrganizes annual and quarterly events to raise funds and awareness, including a 100+ mile motorcycle ride, quarterly Women Who Care member meetings, a holiday house lighting kickoff event, and special volunteer activities from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day to support families at the facility.
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Medical Travel and Housing Support 1 activity
- Providing temporary lodging and respite for patients and families during medical treatmentOperates a healthcare hospitality house that offers overnight accommodations and day respite for patients, families, and caregivers accessing medical care in Buffalo, with services including private rooms, nutritious meals, clean facilities, and a supportive environment during medical crises. In 2025, provided overnight lodging for 1,427 individuals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$392K
Contributions & grants$385K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$377K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$240K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$520K
Cash$61K
Investments$0
Liabilities$485K
Net assets$34K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +72.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE LAWSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $67K |
board members · 12
- ALEXANDRA HEANEY — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA ROSSI — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES G PRESSLEY — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA BATTISTA — DIRECTOR
- GRACE AYOUB — DIRECTOR
- JERRY SHELDON — DIRECTOR
- JOHN TAMMARO — SECRETARY
- JULIE BERCHOU — DIRECTOR
- KEITH PACE — PRESIDENT
- MICHELLE SEAY — DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA GUYETT — TREASURER
- TERESA O'LOUGHLIN — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Accent Stripe Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Grit & Grace motorcycle ride for six consecutive years.
- CATCO Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Grit & Grace motorcycle ride for six consecutive years.
- Mercy Hospital Partner — Proximity-based healthcare partner; Grace Guest House is within walking distance and receives referrals from regional facilities including Mercy Hospital.
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Partner — Partner hospital for which Grace Guest House was originally established to serve families of patients.
- Season of Grace Partner — Community initiative that collaborates with Grace Guest House to organize holiday events and volunteer activities.
- Women Who Care Partner — Committee of women leaders providing input and building community connections for Grace Guest House.
strategies · 4
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.
- Faith-Based Compassion as a Foundation for Caremethodology: faith-based_compassionBy grounding services in Christian values and shared humanity, we foster compassion, empathy, and dignity, because spiritual principles create a trusting environment that enhances emotional support during medical crises.
- Financial Barrier-Free Access via Donation Modelmethodology: financial-barrier-free-accessBy offering donation-based lodging with no mandatory fees, we ensure access to critical lodging during medical crises regardless of financial ability, because removing cost barriers increases utilization and equity in care support services.
- Kindness-Centered Care to Build Trustmethodology: kindness-centered_careBy using kindness as a core practice, we break down emotional and social barriers, build trust, and provide psychosocial support, because intentional kindness increases guest engagement and emotional resilience during medical hardship.
- Respite Housing for Medical Caremethodology: respite-housing-for-medical-careBy providing temporary housing near healthcare facilities, we reduce stress and logistical barriers for patients and families during medical treatment, enabling them to focus on recovery because stable lodging improves health outcomes and care engagement.