How Can You Help Lifehouse Today?

Dear Lifehouse Family,

As 2022 comes to an end, I want to take a moment to thank you for all your kindness and support. Your donations have helped us maintain support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our community.

Lifehouse remains devoted to helping people with I/DD lead healthy, and fulfilled lives each and every day. While I can reflect fondly on the outstanding services that we have carried out this year, I am also focused on the great work ahead of us. The gap between government funding and the cost of maintaining programs and services has widened significantly and continues to grow.

As we approach the joyous celebration of the holidays and New Year, I hope that you will consider a donation to Lifehouse. Your support primes the challenging road ahead for success and honors the commitment and determination that is needed to achieve our vital mission. Every dollar counts and if we all take a moment to give what we can, that can add up to a profound impact for Lifehouse.

I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season from your family here at Lifehouse. 

Much love to you and yours,

Nancy Dow Moody, President & CEO

A Full Life

100 Holes for Lifehouse

Lifehouse Fundamentals

Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary People.

And the foundation for Extraordinary people is an extraordinary culture.

Since the start of the pandemic, our staff have been the foundation of Lifehouse, ensuring the people we support are safe and healthy. We are proud of how the culture of Lifehouse has developed and continues to thrive. We, as an organization, are shining a light on the fundamental behaviors and characteristics that define our culture.

We have assembled these key fundamentals into a wallet-sized deck that lists the behaviors and characteristics that we as an agency value and bring to our day to day responsibilities and activities. The “Fundamentals of Lifehouse” highlight 25 behaviors and characteristics that we all practice to the best of our abilities in order to achieve an enjoyable environment for our staff and the people we support. Teamwork is especially emphasized, creating a positive work environment that we are all contributing. Clear expectations and accountability in teamwork is key to fostering functional and collaborative relationships.

Each Lifehouse staff member has received a copy of the “Fundamentals of Lifehouse” deck that we will all focus on. A new fundamental will be presented twice monthly through our regular video update from CEO Nancy Dow Moody to all staff. We will focus on these together and individually on a weekly basis.

Ultimately, the goal of the “Lifehouse Fundamentals” is to create collaboration and to foster a positive workplace for staff and a supportive environment for the people we support. What matters most is the well-being of the 370+ people we support and the 500+ amazing staff we rely on every day.

If the Need Exists, Lifehouse Responds

Friends of Lifehouse,

If the need exists in our community, Lifehouse responds. That’s how it has always been since Lifehouse was founded 68 years ago by a group of parents of intellectually and developmentally disabled (I/DD) children who had no educational program for their children in Marin County.

Throughout its history, Lifehouse has provided life-changing services and powerful advocacy in the Bay Area to ensure that adults with I/DD can fully participate in society. This impressive legacy guides us to enhance our impact in responding to the evolving needs of people with I/DD living in our community.

Here we are in 2022 and find ourselves at a critical point in history as the nation recovers from the global pandemic, a crisis which disproportionately impacted the lives of people with I/DD. Thankfully, Lifehouse was there for them throughout the crisis and will continue to be. We are needed now more than ever.

I am grateful to our 500 staff whose unwavering commitment to service continues to ensure that more than 370 people with I/DD receive the services and support that they need to live full lives.

I am equally grateful to the donors, family members, and community partners who support our work. Without your generosity, we could not provide the high level of service to the people we serve each and every day. I look forward to your continued partnership as we carry on the Lifehouse legacy of impact in the lives of people with I/DD in our community.

Warmest wishes,

Nancy Dow Moody, President & CEO

welcome to lifehouse

Introducing Katie Petcavich, Vice President of Human Resources

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Katie Petcavich as the new Vice President of Human Resources as of May 9, 2022. Katie has over 20 years of experience in building successful HR infrastructures that support the organization and its employees.

Katie brings a depth of experience in HR from her 10 years as Vice President of Human Resources at Guide Dogs for the Blind and her 9 years as Human Resources Director at the Dominicans in San Rafael. Throughout her career, Katie has leveraged her long-term strategic hands-on approach and relationship-building skills to implement a successful framework of support.

Katie is a graduate of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA achieving a B.F.A. in Commercial Art, with a Graphic Design Emphasis. She holds certifications in SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HRCI and OSHA, distinguishing her as an expert in the HR field, with proven levels of skills and knowledge in all HR disciplines, and for understanding business issues beyond the HR function.

“Katie is a proven leader who is ready to make an immediate impact at Lifehouse. She has a history of excellence in multiple human resources leadership roles in which she has created fundamental policies, developed training programs in leadership and workforce management, and brought stability and structure to organizations, making them both inclusive and supportive,” said Nancy Dow Moody, Lifehouse President & CEO. "Her vast experience and proven success in Human Resources will enable us to continue to expand our team as we increase our footprint in the Bay Area.”

Community at It's Best

Our Platinum and Music Sponsors for Great Chefs and Wineries are truly a part of the Lifehouse family. There support and commitment to the individuals we serve is emblematic of our mission- To improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities in our community by providing a lifetime of compassionate support in an atmosphere of respect, inspiration, and purpose. Please join us in honoring them for their excellence as community partners!

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Doug Clough and Erin Uesugi are parents to Sophia who has been supported by Lifehouse since 2017. Doug currently serves on the Lifehouse Board of Directors and Erin is the incredible architect behind making our new headquarters a reality. Their generosity and dedication has had a profound impact on the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.

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MUSIC SPONSORS

Allan and Nancy Herzog have been faithful supporters of Great Chefs and Wineries since 1991. They are our pioneering sponsors for the music and entertainment that we’ve now incorporated into our annual event and were awarded the Lifehouse Philanthropists of the Year award in 2014.

Steve and Chris Wilsey have been part of the Lifehouse family for twenty-eight years. This will be their eleventh year as a major sponsor at Great Chefs and Wineries. We are very thankful for their active participation in all Lifehouse activities and events.

Sponsoring Acceptance and Diversity in Our Community

Please join us in honoring some of our Major Sponsors this year.
Great Chefs and Wineries would not be possible without their support!

DECOR SPONSOR

Bright Event Rentals is a full service event rental company that puts together the tiny details to make your event memorable. This will be Bright Event Rentals’ seventh year in helping us create a beautiful and successful event.

PRESCHOOL SPONSORS

In 2019, Helen Brame was looking to make an impact in her community and her heart led her to Lifehouse. With family friends supported by Lifehouse, Helen deeply understands the need to ensure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are able to lead healthy, full and safe lives. We are so grateful that Helen has chosen to make Lifehouse a part of her family legacy and for her generous support over the last few years!

Michele DeLosada & Helen Brame, Great Chefs and Wineries 2019

Bank of Marin has been a generous supporter of Lifehouse since 1994. An integral part of the philanthropic landscape, Bank of Marin employees are involved in more than 85 non-profit boards throughout the Bay Area, providing leadership and financial support. We are grateful for their dedication to helping us ensure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are accepted and have a place in our community.

BID PADDLE SPONSOR

HUB International has been a proud supporter of Lifehouse for almost 15 years. Their mission is to protect and support the aspirations of individuals, families and businesses. They are constantly working to make a positive impact in our community. Lifehouse thanks HUB International for their generous support!

PRINT SPONSOR

All-American Printing has been a major supporter since 2012 and is Lifehouse's top choice when it comes to printing needs. From our letters to our invitations, All American Printing has been a huge help in getting the word out for our Great Chefs and Wineries event. They’re not just enthusiastic printers; they’re also dedicated graphics arts professionals who use their creative skills to enhance the results of every project that comes their way.