Family in Focus - Kevin Guest House

Family in Focus returns for Mother's Day - Join us Sat. May 11- Sun. May 12, 2024

For a $50 donation to Kevin Guest House, have your photo taken by a professional photographer outdoors on the beautifully decorated front steps of our Grand Victorian Russell J. Salvatore Hospitality House! SIGN UP BELOW!

Put your Family in Focus for a great cause!

Camera and heart sign. Flat style. Isolated. Red heart.

Professional photographs taken in front of KGH

Inspired by the national movement The Front Steps Project, we want to capture your family and friends on our front steps again this spring! Bring your loved ones (and pets) to Kevin Guest House for a beautiful family photo!

WHEN?

2024:

Saturday, May 11

Sunday, May 12

9 AM – 2 PM

WHERE?

766 Ellicott Street

Buffalo, NY 14203

If weather is a problem, we will move photographs inside in the beautiful decorated grand Victorian home on the Kevin Guest House campus. Masks will be required indoors only.

Dogs, other pets & extended family are welcome in each session (and encouraged)!

Let us help you capture a cheerful memory for your family!

The porch will be decorated in its spring best by the Interior Design Association of WNY.

A digital copy of your retouched photos will be emailed to you and posted online. Physical copies will be available for purchase upon request.

Step One:

Reserve date/time

Step Two:

Make donation payment

Step Three:

Spread the word

Reserve your slot

Select an available date & time on Sign-up Genius to reserve your spot.

Remember to provide your cell phone so we can contact you when the photographer is ready!

DONATE HERE

Make a $50 minimum donation on our Fundly page.

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Are you searching for a Mother’s Day gift?

You can increase your donation to receive a beautiful selection of hanging baskets from locally produced vendor WD Henry.

$75 donations receive one hanging basket and cover a three night stay for a guest in our Main House.

$100 donations receive two hanging baskets and covers a four night stay for a guest at KGH!

Indicate in your donation whether you’d like the flower upgrades or pay it forward for the next guest. You can also email Jim at JOConnor@kevinguesthouse.org with any questions or call our office at 716-882-1818.

RSVP TO FACEBOOK EVENT (COMING SOON)

Help us sell-out this very special fundraiser by following us on social media. Interact with our posts and share with your network!

Share on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter. Word of mouth and email are also great ways to get others involved at KGH!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. Your pre-paid session will last from 5-10 minutes. We have suggestions for poses, but you are welcome to create a custom variety!

2. Arrive 5 minutes before your assigned time slot. Free parking in the lot between our buildings at 766 & 782 Ellicott St.

3. Sign a liability & media waiver. Save time by printing the form below and bringing it with you.

4. Smile big!

5. Our staff will email you the photograph for your use. Add JOConnor@kevinguesthouse.org as a safe sender in your contacts and check your junk/spam folder.

Download Waiver

Get inspiration by viewing our Facebook albums from past Family in Focus Events:

Mother's Day 2021

Professional photographs taken in front of KGH

Inspired by the national movement The Front Steps Project, we want to capture your family & friends on our front steps again in time for the playoffs! Bring your loved ones (pets) to Kevin Guest House for a sports-themed photo!

WHEN?

December 2024

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE?

766 Ellicott Street

Buffalo, NY 14203

If weather is a problem, we will move photographs inside in the beautiful decorated grand Victorian home on the Kevin Guest House campus.

Dogs, other pets & extended family are welcome in each session (and encouraged)!

Wear your favorite team attire to celebrate Buffalo winter sports!

For a $50 donation to Kevin Guest House, have your photo taken by a professional photographer outdoors on the front steps of our Grand Victorian Russell J. Salvatore Hospitality House! The porch will be decorated in Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres decor.

A digital copy of your retouched photos will be emailed to you and posted online within 14 days.

Step One:

Reserve date/time

Step Two:

Make donation payment

Step Three:

Spread the word

Reserve your slot

Select an available date & time on Sign-up Genius to reserve your spot.

Remember to provide your cell phone so we can contact you when the photographer is ready!

DONATE HERE

Make a $50 minimum donation on our Fundly page.

Email Jim at joconnor@kevinguesthouse.org with any questions or call our office at:

716-882-1818.

RSVP TO FACEBOOK EVENT

Help us sell-out this very special fundraiser by following us on social media. Interact with our posts and share with your network!

Share on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter. Word of mouth and email are also great ways to get others involved at KGH!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. Your pre-paid session will last from 5-10 minutes. We have suggestions for poses, but you are welcome to create a custom variety.

2. Arrive 5 minutes before your assigned time slot. Free parking in the lot between our buildings at 766 & 782 Ellicott St.

3. Sign a liability & media waiver. Save time by printing the form below and bringing with you.

4. Smile big!

5. Our staff will email you the photograph for your use. Add joconnor@kevinguesthouse.org as a safe sender in your contacts and check your junk/spam folder.

Download Waiver

Bring your furry friends on a leash, as pets are welcome!

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Kids who bring a letter to be passed along to their favorite hometown team player will receive a surprise!

Thanks to the families who joined us for our 2023 Holiday Photo Sessions in December

Does your group want to host your own photo session on our front steps? Contact us to reserve a time

Check out the 2023 Holiday Album

Join us again for Holiday Sessions in Nov ’24

Get inspiration by viewing our Facebook albums from past Family in Focus Events below:

Thank you to our Family in Focus Sponsors:

Professional photographs taken in front of KGH

Inspired by the national movement The Front Steps Project, we want to capture your family and friends on our front steps again this holiday season! Bring your loved ones (and pets) to Kevin Guest House for a beautiful holiday photo!

WHEN?

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Sunday, November 24, 2024

9 AM – 4 PM

WHERE?

766 Ellicott Street

Buffalo, NY 14203

Let us help you capture a cheerful memory for your holiday cards!

A digital copy of your retouched photos will be emailed to you and posted online. Physical copies will be available for purchase upon request.

Step One:

Reserve date/time

Step Two:

Make donation payment

Step Three:

Spread the word

Reserve your slot - coming soon!

Select an available date & time on Sign-up Genius to reserve your spot.

Remember to provide your cell phone so we can contact you when the photographer is ready!

DONATE HERE

Make a $50 minimum donation on our Fundly page.

$75 donations receive an 8″ poinsettia and cover a three night stay for a guest in our Main House.

RSVP TO FACEBOOK EVENT - COMING SOON!

Help us sell-out this very special fundraiser by following us on social media. Interact with our posts and share with your network!

Share on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter. Word of mouth and email are also great ways to get others involved at KGH!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. Your pre-paid session will last from 5-10 minutes. We have suggestions for poses, but you are welcome to create a custom variety!

2. Remember to wear your masks upon arrival on campus, to protect the immunocompromised guests on our campus! We will ask you to remove, when safely distanced for your photo.

3. Arrive 5 minutes before your assigned time slot. Free parking in the lot between our buildings at 766 & 782 Ellicott St.

4. Sign a liability & media waiver. Save time by printing the form below and bringing with you.

5. Smile big!

6. Our staff will email you the photograph for your use. Add JOConnor@kevinguesthouse.org as a safe sender in your contacts and check your junk/spam folder.

Download Waiver

Write your wish list for Santa’s mailbox! Video recordings of Santa reading your family’s letter will be emailed right before Christmas Eve.

Download Wish List Letter

Print our wish list above or bring your own!

Parents – please clearly print the child’s first and last name on the bottom of the list. And submit a second copy typed or in parent’s handwriting.

Bring your furry friends, as pets are welcome!

Limited poinsettia will be available for purchase on-site. Pre-order yours by November 15 to pick up during your session.

Order poinsettia here

Get inspiration by viewing our Facebook albums from past Family in Focus Events below: