Education Program Receives Generous Gift

August 22, 2017

Advocating for Caregivers In July, a loyal donor to the SECU Family House made a gift to the Family House Education Program at the Partners in Hospitality Sustainer Level. This gift will provide training for future doctors, nurses, physician assistants and chaplains designed to help them support caregivers. The… Read More

Trading a Day at the Pool for a Day of Service!

August 9, 2017

Making a Splash While most people are lounging at the pool, four groups of teenagers and two churches traded some of their vacation time for service at the Family House. It was such a blast hosting the Teens in the House, Agape Faith Church, and Elevation Church for their week… Read More

RAI Sale Can Be Your Opportunity for Tax Advantaged Giving

June 15, 2017

Stock With the pending sale of Reynolds American, many shareholders will make a decision to receive cash. Stock held outside a retirement plan may be gifted to a charity prior to sale, hence, no capital gains taxes will have to be paid on the proceeds. You may use this opportunity… Read More

A Day Without a Volunteer

May 22, 2017

They’re Irreplaceable What Are The Odds? What are the odds?  Karen’s husband fell ill and needed emergency surgery in her hometown at the exact time her mother was scheduled for major cancer surgery in Winston Salem. “My life was completely turned upside down. There were days when I wasn’t sure… Read More

Is Your Laundry in the Fridge?

May 22, 2017

We Can Help There is a new support services section on the Family House website that gives you resources and organizations that may help in your county or health situation. We want to care for the whole person —body, mind, and spirit. So on days when you put your laundry in… Read More

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