Historical event recap from 2020. Platform naming and event links updated November 1, 2026.
Family House San Francisco, in partnership with DocuSign, recently threw a virtual fundraising event for their community. Family House, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization working to provide free temporary housing and emotional support to families of patients getting treatment at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Since all funding comes from donations and volunteer engagement, fundraising events are an imperative part of the organization’s success..
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Family House was forced to transition to a near-completely virtual model. This meant no in-person visitors, volunteers, or events-- all critical elements in sustaining and supporting their community. They were faced with a question: how do they keep the magic of the Family House but make it virtual? Additionally, how do they create an environment where organic connections can flourish, especially as it relates to corporate volunteers and fundraising?
Using The Go Game’s virtual platform (then called Go Remote, now Weve), Family House was able to engage volunteers and sponsors like DocuSign in innovative, dynamic ways, helping to support the organization in these uncertain times.
Throughout the virtual experience, The Go Game’s hosts facilitated a space where volunteers could expand and grow their relationships, while establishing new connections, the customized trivia games and the platform’s private chat feature. Most importantly, they were able to raise over $8,000 in critical funding for the organization and the families they serve and thank donors in real time!
“This platform is the opposite of Zoom fatigue! It’s so engaging and fun. It’s incredibly unique and our community, team and volunteers loved it!”
-Karen Banks, Chief Engagement Officer, Family House.
The event showed how a hosted virtual experience could support fundraising and volunteer engagement. The Go Game was honored to be a part of this experience and we’re looking forward to what’s next for Family House and the DocuSign partnership.
The original article promoted Family House’s November 14, 2020 gala. That event is past. Visit Family House for current news and ways to support its work.
Written by Lilah Fraser