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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.

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Mission

We support patients and their families by providing a haven and place of respite when receiving care at regional healthcare facilities.

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Vision

We envision a world where families are able to receive health care, or participate in a loved one’s care, without barriers.

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Values

Inclusivity

Inspired by values of faith and shared humanity, we are rooted in compassion, empathy, fairness, justice, and equity.

Community

Medical crises often separate people from their homes and support systems. Grace House allows families and individuals to find support through shared experience.

Kindness

Kindness is at the heart of everything we do. It breaks down barriers, builds trust, and reminds our guests they are not alone in their journey.

Service

We strive to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those we serve. We invite our community to join us in service, creating a shared mission where every act helps bring connection.

Hospitality

Grace House is a home-away-from-home. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to offer warmth, comfort, and safety, creating an environment where guests feel genuinely welcomed and cared for.

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.
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2315 Seneca Street
​Buffalo, NY  14210

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