2017 Volunteers of the Year

May 18, 2017

Time and Talents This year, we recognize these fine volunteers for sharing their time and talents with the Family House! Roy Johnson While the SECU Family House only charges $35/night for guests to stay, we need to keep up the appearances of a 5-star hotel. Roy’s help every… Read More

Forsyth Country Club Hosts 5th Charity Tennis Clinic

April 5, 2017

Join Forsyth Country Club for a great morning of tennis to benefit the Family House! April 28, 9:15am Your minimum suggested donation of $60 includes a morning of tennis, continental breakfast, music, lunch at the courts, and great fun!  We have a limit of 24 players and sign-ups… Read More

Thanks for the Lift!

April 5, 2017

Thanks to the generosity of the SECU Foundation, the individual SECU Branches who’ve pledged to raise $50,000, and Richard and Mary Hill, the Family House has a second elevator to carry families to where they need to be! Interested in helping with another capital improvement? See if any item… Read More

Why It Matters: Caregiver Welcome Bags

April 3, 2017

“Words cannot express how welcome I felt when I entered my room and saw the welcome sign and generous goodie bag, which included items I needed and more.” ~Elizabeth Elizabeth traveled alone from West Virginia to a strange city, traumatized over the sudden critical illness of her husband. She stayed… Read More

Guest Touched by Your Love Returns to Volunteer

April 3, 2017

“I’ll Be Back” When Judy checked out, she said “I’ll be back”. True to her word, she soon moved from West Virginia to Winston Salem and became a house volunteer. “I just want to help families feel what I felt when I stayed. It’s a passion of mine. I want… Read More

Men Who Cook A Sizzling Success

March 28, 2017

Fundraiser Nets More than $130,000 for the Family House By Karen Jarvis Chef Michael Lalor of Hospice & Palliative CareCenter wowed the judges with his homemade pastrami plate to take home top food prize during the second annual Men Who Cook fundraiser to benefit The Family House in Winston-Salem. The event… Read More

Your 16 Favorite Family House Moments of 2016

February 1, 2017

We share our home’s most touching moments and special people through our Facebook and Instagram feeds. Here is what you enjoyed the most in 2016! Click on each image to view the original post. 1.) Everyone’s favorite thing to watch? Melissa dancing. 2. Your gifts make a huge impact. Read More

Drop10 Challenge

January 24, 2017

We’re hosting a challenge! The Drop 10 Challenge is our annual in-kind donation drive. We would like to invite your family, business, or service club to participate this year.  Please contact Ainsley Darnell at ainsley.darnell@familyhousews.org or 336-793-2822 to accept the challenge!   WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? The Drop 10… Read More

Family Assistance Fund Grant

December 14, 2016

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation Supports SECU Family House Donates $3,734 to Family Assistance Fund The Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation presented the SECU Family House with a grant of $3,734 to the Family Assistance Fund. The SECU Family House is a 45 bedroom hospital hospitality house, providing affordable lodging in a… Read More

2017 Board of Directors

December 13, 2016

Family House Elects 2017 Executive Board and New Members to Board of Directors The SECU Family House elected its 2017 slate of officers on the Board of Directors: Debbie Marshall (Chair), Mickey Boles (Vice Chair), Bruce Brown (Secretary), Lory Kelley, (Treasurer), and Mike Chang, MD (Member-at-Large). The Family House also elected… Read More