named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt a Day
Donor program allowing individuals or groups to sponsor a day at Harbor House in honor, celebration, or memory of a loved one
Annual Fundraisers
Hosts events such as the "And the BEAT goes on..." fundraiser and Super Bowl squares raffle to support operations
Temporary Lodging Program
Provides short-term, affordable housing for adult family members of critical care patients at Rochester hospitals, with four private rooms and shared living facilities
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in house operations, including meal preparation, cleaning, and guest support
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 2 activities
- Accept donations to support operationsAccepts financial donations to support the ongoing operations of the Harbor House facility and organization-wide activities.
- Administer Adopt-A-Day donor programOperates an “Adopt a Day” program that allows individuals or groups to support the Harbor House by donating $100 to cover a day’s operations, with options for recurring monthly support at $1,200 annually, in honor or memory of loved ones.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in facility operationsRecruits and utilizes volunteers to support multiple operational areas including housekeeping, facilities maintenance, guest relations, fundraising, and administrative functions at the Harbor House facility.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Host holiday and special meals for guestsProvides holiday meals, including Thanksgiving dinner, for guests staying at the Harbor House facility to support family well-being during extended medical stays.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Launch supporter engagement programRuns the 'Friends of Harbor House' program to engage community supporters in providing input, hosting events, and increasing donor support for the organization.
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Medical Travel and Housing Support 1 activity
- Operate temporary lodging facility for families of medical patientsProvides comfortable, affordable, and temporary lodging for family members of adult critical care patients receiving treatment at hospitals in Rochester, NY, particularly near the University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong Memorial Hospital. The four-bedroom facility, located within two blocks of the medical center, offers long-term accommodations with variable nightly rates and case-by-case financial aid.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organize fundraising eventsPlans and executes fundraising events such as a Super Bowl squares fundraiser, retaining 50% of proceeds to support the organization’s mission.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$208K
Contributions & grants$150K72%
Program service revenue$25K12%
Investment income$33K16%
Other revenue$68
expenses
Total expenses$133K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$93K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.18M
Cash$342K
Investments$731K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.18M
Liquid reserves96.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LAWRENCE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $56K |
board members · 12
- AMANDA NUCCI — MEMBER
- CHRISTINE ARCARA — MEMBER
- DR ANURADHA GODISHALA — MEMBER
- DR PURBA GUPTA — MEMBER
- GARY ACKER — MEMBER
- JENNIFER WALLACE — MEMBER
- JIM REID — MEMBER
- KATIE STIFLER — MEMBER
- MICHAEL VOLLMER — TREASURER
- ROBERT WACKERMAN — MEMBER
- SCOTT ANTHONY — PRESIDENT
- TOM ARCARA — MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Anonymous Angel Partner — Designation used for donors who choose to remain anonymous in the Adopt-A-Day program.
- FSI Construction Partner — Donated labor and materials for the renovation of the Harbor House facility.
- Family House Partner — Visited and received guidance from Family House in Pittsburgh on establishing a healthcare hospitality house.
- Friends of Harbor House Partner — Group of individual supporters who provide input, host events, and facilitate community engagement to raise awareness and donor support.
- Harbor House of Rochester Inc Network — Member organization providing medical patient housing in Rochester, NY.
- Jennifer Linscott Tietgen Family Foundation Funder — Provided donation to purchase the house at 89 Rossiter Road.
- NeonCRM Partner — Uses NeonCRM for donation and volunteer management forms.
- NeonCRM Partner — Uses NeonCRM for online donation and volunteer sign-up forms.
- NeonCRM Partner — Uses NeonCRM platform for volunteer sign-up and donation management forms.
- Strong Memorial Hospital Partner — Located near Harbor House, serving as the primary medical facility for guests staying at the house.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Partner — Located two blocks south of the medical center and serves family members of patients receiving care there.
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital Partner — Collaborative relationship with hospital staff and the Heart Failure & Transplant Program in founding and supporting Harbor 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.
- Home-Away-From-Home Model for Medical Caregiversmethodology: home-away-from-home model for medical caregiversBy providing a home-like, residential lodging environment during medical crises, we reduce emotional and logistical stress for families, because a stable and comforting place to stay enables better patient support and care engagement.
- Hospitality-Based Support During Medical Crisismethodology: hospitality-based support during medical crisisBy combining cleanliness, comfort, and inclusive hospitality with temporary housing, we support families during medical crises because a dignified, low-stress environment improves emotional resilience and caregiver capacity.
- Volunteer-Powered Operations Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_operationsBy integrating diverse volunteer contributions into core operations, we sustain and scale services because community-driven labor fosters flexibility, local ownership, and cost-effective delivery.