We invite you to find your place at Kathy’s House—a home away from home for patients and families facing medical crises. Our volunteers include teens, adults, retirees, former guests, and caring members of the community. Whether you can give your time regularly or just once, your support makes a meaningful difference.
Volunteering at Kathy’s House is both memorable and deeply rewarding. Many roles offer the chance to connect directly with guests—often as the first friendly voice on the phone or the first warm welcome at the door. These small moments of kindness help create the compassionate, supportive environment that defines Kathy’s House.
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your interests, availability, and strengths. However you choose to help, you’ll be part of something truly special: a community of care that uplifts others during some of life’s most challenging times.
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| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Donation Drive | 1 | |||
At Kathy’s House, simple activities create powerful moments of comfort, connection, and healing. Whether it’s sharing a game of Bingo, writing a heartfelt note, or playing a peaceful tune on the piano, these small acts help transform our House into a true home.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Creative Moments: Arts & Crafts for Guests | 1 | |||
| Make Meals More Meaningful with Music | 2 | 12/11/2025 | 12/23/2025 | |
| Words That Uplift: Write Inspirational Notes & Quotes | 1 | |||
At Kathy's House, our meal program brings tremendous comfort to guests before and after a long day at the hospital or attending medical appointments. From hot dinners to bagged lunches, grab-and-go breakfasts, and snacks, every offering provides a sense of home, community, and compassion.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Lunches with Love: Bag Lunch Program | 16 | 12/8/2025 | 1/10/2026 | |
| Fruitful Giving: Provide Fresh Fruit for the House | 25 | 12/7/2025 | 12/31/2025 | |
| Morning Smiles: Grab-n-Go Breakfast Greeters | 227 | 12/8/2025 | 12/31/2026 | |
| Serve Up Comfort: Host a Dinner at Kathy’s House | 201 | 12/8/2025 | 12/31/2026 | |
| Share Some Sweetness: Bake Treats for Guests | 12 | 12/7/2025 | 12/31/2025 | |
| Snack Support: Donate or Assemble Snacks to Go | 18 | 12/8/2025 | 12/31/2025 | |
| Turning mealtime into meaningful moments – Dinner Host | 0 | 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | |
Comfort, Connection, and a Moment of Joy
At Kathy’s House, we understand that healing isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, too. Guests often arrive carrying the heavy weight of worry, exhaustion, and uncertainty as they support a loved one through medical treatment. That’s why pet therapy plays such a special role in our home.
The presence of a calm, friendly therapy animal can bring comfort in a way few things can. For many guests, petting a dog or simply sitting beside one offers a familiar, soothing connection—especially for those missing their own pets back home. These moments often spark smiles, conversation, and even laughter—reminders of normal life in the midst of a stressful time.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Paws for Comfort: Pet Therapy Volunteers | 1 | 12/16/2025 | 12/23/2025 | |
Kathy’s House is a hospital guest house committed to providing affordable lodging and caring support in a “home away from home” environment for families who need to travel to Milwaukee for medical care.
