The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge

Opportunities for Support

Gifts of any size in support of the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge are vital to maintaining this much-needed refuge for family members and caregivers of patients receiving treatment at the NIH Clinical Center. Gifts to the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge go to help meet the guests’ needs and assure their comfort, beyond what can be provided by government funds. Opportunities to name rooms at the Safra Lodge are also available. Make your donation.

Room-Naming Opportunities at the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge

Named gifts are a meaningful way to permanently recognize the generosity of a donor or honor loved ones for many years to come. Room-naming gifts are permanent and fully tax-deductible. Donors- or those they wish to honor- will be acknowledged with a beautiful custom-made plaque that will hang at the entrance of "their" room.

Fellowship Hall
The centerpiece of the lodge, this elegant and inviting room is appointed with a fireplace and piano. It is the main gathering space and is situated immediately off the lobby. Available for a donation of $500,000.

Library
Thousands of books and magazines donated by generous individuals guarantee a diversion for every taste. This lodge focal point provides a cozy environment for reading and quiet time. Available for a donation of $350,000.

Dining Room
Special meals and holiday celebrations take place in this formal space, embodying the spirit of togetherness and support that is central to the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge. Available for a donation of $300,000.

Business Center
A hub of activity during the day, this resource helps guests keep in touch with their workplaces and businesses while they're away. Available for a donation of $100,000.

Children's Play Area
Filled with toys, books, board games, TV and video games, this open area encourages kids to cast off their stress and lose themselves in play. Available for a donation of $100,000.

Lounge Area
A pleasant space casually furnished, where families come together to socialize and stage game tournaments. Two available for a donation of $50,000 each.

Exercise Room
State-of-the-art exercise equipment and a TV and other media devices in this room help guests relieve stress and maintain fitness. Available for a donation of $15,000.

Guest Suites

Private quarters allow family members to remain close by while loved ones undergo extended treatments at the NIH Clinical Center.

  • The first-floor suite is the most convenient and largest of the guest suites. Available for a donation of $50,000
  • First-, second- and third-floor corner suites are larger, accessible rooms with a pull-out couch to accommodate large families. Six available for a donation of $35,000 each 
  • Interior guest suites provide a warm and welcoming temporary residence. Twenty-six available for a donation of $25,000 each

For more information on room naming opportunities at the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge, please contact:  Donna Batcho, Partnership Development Officer at dbatcho [at] fnih [dot] org or by phone at 301-594-7121.