The Organization

Charitable registration number: 86700 9615 RR0001

Friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Mark Preece formed the organization, Hospital Family Houses of Ontario to achieve their goal of opening The Mark Preece Family House. The organization is incorporated and has attained charitable status.

The Mark Preece Family House opened to families in April, 2011 and expanded to 24 rooms in April, 2014.

The organization is a member of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, a business and community organization with over 1,000 members in the Hamilton Area. The organization is also a member of Imagine Canada, who’s mission is to strengthen Canadian charities and nonprofits so they can better serve individuals and communities both here and around the world.

House Staff

Co-Director + Finance & Operations – Mary Hatt
Co-Director + Development & Communications – Kate Tansley (On Leave)
Communications & Development Specialist – Chris Pelletier
Volunteer & Family Service Manager – Lyn Kinnaird
Family Service Supervisor – Virginia Cummings
Family Service Co-ordinators – Kathryn Gammon, Melissa Adams, Angela Millar, Crystal Rivers, Ellen Newman, Nicole Bertrand
Housekeeper – Jennifer Lintner

Board of Directors

Chair – Rotating
Vice Chair – Andy Vanin
Treasurer – Russ Rowlands
Directors – Tim Craik, Meaghan Drury, Michelle Hutton, Louise MacRae, Sravanti Mudunuri, David Carruth, Leigh McFadden, Shelly Marr-Mouck, Kaitlin Guarasci, Yvonne Rieck