About Family House

     Family House provides low-cost lodging and support services for families of patients receiving medical treatment and nursing home care in Peoria.
     Family House, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a community-based project with representatives from hospitals, businesses, and community organizations.  All contributions of time, materials, and money – in any amount – are welcome.  Gifts are tax-deductible.  For more information regarding financial contributions, or to become a Family House volunteer, contact us.


Family House By the Numbers

When Family House was built

1894

How many years we’ve been a hospitality house

20

Number of guests we’ve served

Over 25,000

The hours we’re open, every day of the year

24

Separate accommodations (14 rooms and one apartment)

15

The percentage of guests here to receive medical treatment for their children

50%

The percentage of guests here for cardiac care

28%

Number of paid, full-time staff

2

Number of paid, part-time staff

9

Number of states (outside of Illinois) from which guests have come

45

Dollars charged per room night

25

Length of usual stay (in days)

8

Length of one unusual stay (in months!)

11

All the wonderful friends and donors like you!

Too many to count


© 2007 Family House, Inc.