Welcome!

Give a warm Family House welcome to Erin Charles, who recently joined us as Education Program Manager.  Erin recently transitioned from a career in nursing, and from a residence in Colorado. Learn a little more about her!

On caregivers

I love caregivers!  They are the heart of the patients we serve. As a mom and caregiver to a special needs kiddo, I understand that caregivers often are the unsung hero.  Feeling lonely and isolated at times, they often have the heart of a servant, putting everyone else’s needs above their own.

On hospitality

Hospitality is actually a gift.  It’s making people feel welcome.  It’s those extra touches that may go unnoticed but are appreciated nonetheless.  When you’re the outsider, it’s feeling like you fit in, like you belong.

On a great meal

I believe any meal is great when it’s shared around a table with friends.  Life happens around the table.  Food is shared.  Conversation is shared.  Love abounds.  I love having people around my table.

On first steps with the Family House

My first steps with the Family House would probably be to master everyone’s names!  I want to accentuate the work that has already been done and just take it to the next level.  The education program is such a neat concept and I hope that both the students and the caregivers feel like they’ve not only learned something through the experience but that they are actually blessed by it as well.