Zafia's Family House

Reviewed by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation

$1,162 raised by 11 donors

17% complete

$7,000 Goal

"Always remember to breathe and always have fun and never regret the things you have done, because if it was fun it was worthwhile. Laugh all the time, smile every minute of every day, and pray to God that you will stay healthy and happy for years to come" -- Zafia Christina Fyfe (January 19, 1992 - July 1, 2006)

Robert and Rebecca Fyfe's daughter, Zafia was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12. Zafia bravely battled cancer for two years before peacefully passing away on July 1, 2006. It was her wish that a house be built for families to stay while their child or adult is undergoing treatment for a serious illness.

Families with loved ones facing a long-term hospital stay have the potential obstacle of housing if their residence is a considerable distance from the hospital (35 miles or more). If they do not have the additional support of family or friends in the area, their current accommodation options are limited to hotels. The average hotel room in the Roseville area is over $125 a night. Combine that with the average hospital stay of five days, a family will spend at least $600 on housing alone. This is not a luxury all can afford.

Zafia's Family House serve families of critically ill children and adults who are traveling 35 miles or more for treatment at Kaiser Permanente or Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The hospital Social Workers refer families to Zafia's Family House partner, The Fairfield Inn Roseville, CA.

Mission

The mission of Zafia's Family House is to provide temporary housing solutions in Placer County to support the immediate needs of families with loved ones undergoing care at local hospitals away from their home.

Needs

Funding to provide temporary housing solutions for families with loved one undergoing treatment at any one of our local hospitals or rehabilitation centers. Zafia's Family House provides accommodations at a hotel near both hospitals. Our goal is to continue and grow this program throughout the region as needed.

Zafia's Family House would like to add a few members to the board.

Restaurant gift cards are welcome to provide families with meal options during their stay.

Equity Statement

Zafia’s Family House does not discriminate and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any activities or operations.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Zafia's Family House

Year Established

2011

Tax id (EIN)

27-3195178

Mission Category

Housing, Shelter

Operating Budget

$50,001 - $100,000

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Space: Office or Other, Board Members, In-Kind Donations

Demographics Served

Seniors, Veterans, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

1910 Taylor Road
Roseville, CA 95661

Service areas

Solano, CA, US

Amador, CA, US

Merced, CA, US

Stanislaus, CA, US

Placer, CA, US

Phone

916-212-5920

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