About The Brayden House

At The Brayden House, we provide a comfortable, supportive place for families to stay while their child receives care in the NICU, ensuring they can remain close during life’s most critical moments.

Our Story

Born out of love, loss, and a promise that no family walks the NICU journey alone.

Brayden Lynn Giambalvo was born eight weeks early on February 8, 2008, full of fight and surrounded by love. After 26 days in the NICU, Brayden passed away due to Necrotizing Enterocolitis. In those 26 days, his life changed everything. What began as unimaginable loss became a calling for his family to walk alongside others facing the same journey.

The Brayden House exists because of Brayden. It is his legacy, a place built from the love his family has for him and the compassion they now extend to others. Here, families are given more than a place to stay. They are given rest, support, and the ability to remain close to their child during the most critical moments of their lives.

Our Volunteers

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Supporting families with comfort, care, and a place to stay close during their child’s most critical moments.

Mission

To serve families walking the NICU journey by providing free housing, meals, and compassionate support, ensuring parents can remain close to their child during life’s most critical moments.

Vision

A future where every NICU family has immediate access to a place of comfort, care, and support, so no parent faces their child’s fight alone.

Core Values

Compassion First – Meeting every family with empathy, kindness, and understanding during their most difficult moments.
Presence Matters – Ensuring parents can stay close to their child when it matters most.
Hospitality & Comfort – Creating a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home.
Dignity in Care – Serving every family with respect, privacy, and grace.
Strength Through Community – Bringing together donors, volunteers, and partners to support families in need.
Faithful Stewardship – Honoring every gift and resource with responsibility and purpose.

Dedicated Volunteers

These passionate individuals bring care, education, and hope to every child we serve.

Olivia Ahmed

Volunteer Coordinator

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Michael Lee

Education Volunteer

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Emily Rahman

Child Support Volunteer

Sarah Johnson

Community Outreach Volunteer

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David Smith

Health & Wellness Volunteer

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Amina Khan

Activities & Engagement Volunteer

Our Approach

What it looks like to stay at The Brayden House

Close to Your Child

Families stay just steps away from the NICU, so they can be present for every moment that matters.

A Place to Rest

Private rooms, comfortable spaces, and a quiet environment give families the chance to recharge during long days.

Meals & Support

Home-cooked meals, stocked kitchens, and everyday essentials are provided so families can focus on their child, not logistics.

Community & Care

You’re surrounded by people who understand, from staff to other families walking the same journey, offering comfort, encouragement, and support.

Be There for Families When It Matters Most

Your support gives parents a place to stay close to their child during their most critical moments. Together, we provide comfort, stability, and hope when it’s needed most.

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