A Powerful Force for Good in Nonprofit Healthcare Hospitality.
Grace House is an independent nonprofit organization that relies upon the community’s support to fulfill its mission. Grace House eases access to healthcare for families, both patients and caregivers, addressing social determinants of housing, food, and transportation that can make the difference for a family’s receipt of good quality healthcare and a caregiver’s ability to participate in that care.
Patients do better when loved ones can be at the hospital bedside, actively participating in their caregiving. At Grace House, families are provide a private, ensuite room, nutritious meals, and private transportation regardless of their ability to make a donation. That’s our promise.
Mission
We support patients and their families by providing a haven and place of respite when receiving care at regional healthcare facilities.
Vision
We envision a world where families are able to receive health care, or participate in a loved one’s care, without barriers.
Values
Faith
Grace is fueled by faith and the Golden Rule. We are rooted in compassion, empathy, fairness, justice, and equity. Whatever your faith, you have a place at Grace.
Family
Medical crises can separate people from the support of their families. When they come to Grace, they often say “we felt like we were home…like we were family.”
Love
Love breaks down barriers that might otherwise separate us and loving kindness encircles guests so they know they are not alone in their journey.
Service
We exist to walk alongside each guest during their stay with Grace, humbly attuned to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Our Team
Our Staff
Stephanie Lawson
Executive Director
stephanie@graceguesthouse.org
Christine Kiebzak
Development Manager
christine@graceguesthouse.org
Gianna Totaro
Operations Manager
gianna@graceguesthouse.org
Rita Carluccio
Guest Services Associate
Teresa Humber
Guest Services Associate
Justin Niemera
House & Grounds Associate
Board of Directors
Keith Pace
President
Retired
Linde
Teresa O’Loughlin
Vice President
Chief Development Officer
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
Samantha Guyett, CPA
Treasurer
Senior Manager
CTBK
John Tammaro
Secretary
Retired
National Fuel
Grace Ayoub
Member
Implementation Administrator – Strategic Growth
Catholic Health
Cynthia (Cindy) Battista
Member
Foundress
Grace Guest House
Julia Berchou
Member
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff to the CEO
M&T Bank
Alexandra Heaney, Esq.
Member
Senior Associate
Gross Polowy LLC
Charles G. Pressley, Esq.
Member
Staff Counsel, Office of General Counsel
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Angela Rossi
Member
Program Manager, Economic Development
New York Power Authority
Michelle Seay, FNP, DNP
Member
Assistance Vice President of Clinical Patient Care
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Jerry Sheldon
Member
Founder
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Buffalo Chapter
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Thank you to our hospital & community partners.
Address
Grace House
2315 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14210