Dee Gonzales, Proprietor, Treasures Hospice Thrift Shop A Thrift Shop with a Heart Some treasures arrive in velvet lined boxes. Others sparkle from glass display cases. Then there are the enduring treasures found in more modest shops, like the one on Washington Avenue in San Leandro. There, items are measured not in price tags, but…
Born in Isfahan, Iran, surrounded by breathtaking Persian architecture and artistry, Lily Samii’s love for design began in childhood. Her upbringing in a noble family, paired with her mother’s visionary style, gave her a deep appreciation for beauty, craftsmanship, and grace. World traveller, esteemed designer After studying design in Tehran and traveling the world, Lily…
GMCH’s Child Life Partner Wins ICON Award A heartfelt congratulations to David Victor, founder of Harmony & Healing and a beloved partner in our Child Life programming, on receiving a KPIX ICON Award! David’s gift of music has brought comfort, joy, and connection to so many, including the patients, families, volunteers, and staff at George…
A Place of Stories, A Moment of Connection We are deeply grateful to our incredible partners at Lucasfilm, whose generosity and steadfast support brought light and wonder to our community once again. For the second year in a row, Lucasfilm opened the doors of its legendary headquarters in San Francisco for a private, immersive experience.…
We’re proud to share this insightful blog post from Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, a compassionate End-of-Life Doula and Palliative Care Nurse Educator at George Mark Children’s House. Gabrielle brings deep experience and heart to her work, and her writing offers clarity on a topic that can feel overwhelming or misunderstood. Originally published on her website, The…
A Poetic Reflection on the Place Where Joy and Healing Meet. High atop a quiet hill in the Bay Area stands a house unlike any other. To the passerby, it may appear modest in size and simple in design. But within its walls, something extraordinary unfolds each day — a tender convergence of hope and…
Celebrating 20 Years: Our 2024 Annual Report Is Here We’re excited to share the release of our 2024 Annual Report, a special 20th anniversary edition that captures a remarkable year at George Mark Children’s House. This milestone year was marked by gratitude, growth, and a clear sense of purpose. As we honored two decades of…
Unexpected Guests, Unforgettable Moments There’s a certain magic in nostalgia—the kind that makes your heart warm and your face light up with a smile.That’s exactly what happened when a rather unique guest recently walked through the doors of George Mark Children’s House: a cheerful, oversized feline named Créu Cat. If you had a blog in…
A Story of Loss, Healing, and Leadership In a moving episode of the Break It Down Show, host Pete A. Turner sits down with Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children’s House, for a conversation that’s both deeply personal and profoundly hopeful. The show is known for its thoughtful, wide-ranging interviews — drawing from music,…
Every month a little bit of magic comes to George Mark Children’s House. Patients and families gather in the Playroom in anticipation of meeting a special visitor straight from a favorite fairytale — complete with a bejeweled crown, long flowing hair, and sparkly gown. Singer Jordyn Foley visits George Mark dressed as the princess our…
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