One of the things I love most about working at George Mark is meeting people who care deeply about making a difference — not just today, but for years to come. Every conversation I have with our donors reminds me that philanthropy is often about more than giving. It’s about the values we want to…
Joy in the Middle of Grief: Dr. Tasha Faruqui at TEDxUC San Diego Dr. Tasha Faruqui, a member of the George Mark Children’s House Board of Directors, recently took the TEDxUC San Diego stage to share a deeply personal story about her daughter, Soraya, and what their family has learned about living with both grief…
Inside an Issue Created for Young People Navigating Grief George Mark Children’s House is featured in the new Kids Issue of Get Griefy Magazine, a colorful and thoughtful resource created for young people navigating grief and the people who support them. Founder and editor Kera Sanchez created Get Griefy following the unexpected death of her…
Welcoming Michelle Collier Helping Write the Next Chapter of George Mark Children’s House The moment you meet Michelle, it’s easy to understand why she’s devoted her career to serving others. She possesses the kind of warmth that instantly puts people at ease, plus a genuine smile, an empathetic spirit, and a quiet gift for making…
A Message from CEO Shekinah Eliassen Dear George Mark Community, When USA TODAY reporter Madeline Mitchell flew out from New York to stay at George Mark Children’s House, she came to listen, learn, and better understand what makes this House so special. She spent time with our families, met our children and young adults, talked…
With Gratitude: Honoring Ken Sommer and His Years of Service For more than 15 years, Ken Sommer has been part of the very heart of the George Mark Children’s House family. With his gentle leadership, boundless compassion, and a devotion to our mission that has never wavered, Ken helped assure that countless children and families…
George Mark Children’s House Joins National Leaders at Harvard to Champion Respite Care George Mark Children’s House CEO Shekinah Eliassen and Medical Director Dr. Tom McNalley recently had the honor representing GMCH at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Held June 15 and 16, the the summit, Rethinking Respite for Mothers of…
A Big Wish, a Blue Blur, and One Unforgettable Hug For years, Kali had one big wish: to meet Sonic the Hedgehog. That wish came true in early June, when Sonic visited George Mark Children’s House with SEGA of America Community Director Sean Allen for a day filled with music, drawings, Sonic swag, and one…
Kayla’s Dream Playground Comes to Life at George Mark For 10-year-old Kayla Thomas and her sister Londyn, a playground has not always been a place where they could play together. Kayla, a George Mark Children’s House respite care patient, has cerebral palsy and seizure disorder and uses a G tube. Since first coming to George…
Mr. Amador Show raises $121,000 for George Mark! Amador Valley High School’s beloved Mr. Amador tradition once again brought creativity, heart, and community spirit to the stage, raising an incredible $121,218 in support of George Mark Children’s House. The 2026 Mr. Amador Show celebrated the world of movie genres, with students bringing months of rehearsal,…
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