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This year we have selected JW House as the recipient of all funds raised at BwB 2011. A close friend who was very supportive
during our time with Brevin is on the board at JW House and has always shared wonderful stories about the good that JW House
does for families.
Located at the site of the Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, JW House provides a warm, comfortable home away
from home for families in medical crisis. JW House has a two-fold purpose. We provide a beautiful, peaceful place
where families and individuals can take a break during daytime to relax and revitalize. We also offer luxurious overnight
accommodations for up to four families.
Families are referred to JW House by hospital social workers based on geographical distance from hospital, financial need, hardship status and/or gravity of the injury or illness. Families can stay up to five nights. If necessary,
renewals for stays are based upon need and availability. We offer low cost accommodations for families to be steps away
from their loved ones receiving treatment in the hospital. The house has four individual apartments (two studios and two
one-bedroom suites), each with a kitchenette and full bath. We can sleep up to 18 people at the house per night.
All families can use the large common area which includes a living room with fireplace, play room, dining room,
laundry room and large kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with free snacks and basic ingredients to prepare a meal. The house
is surrounded by simple garden areas and each apartment unit has its own semi-private patio. People in
an outpatient program at the hospital, or in need of lodging the night before their surgery can also stay at JW House.
Families and individuals from local hospitals are welcome to visit during the day and spend rejuvenating time at
JW House. Day use is available at no charge Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We offer the following amenities and services:
- Day room to rest or utilize for quiet reflection
- Shower
- Living room with
fireplace to read or relax
- Family room with big screen TV, games, books, and puzzles
- Laundry room and supplies
- Fully equipped and stocked kitchen to enjoy a snack or prepare a meal
- Dining room to enjoy a relaxing meal with family and other house guests
Donate online or mail checks payable to JW House to: JW House 3850 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95051
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