August 22, 2012
Looking for a way to honor his late wife Gloria Griffin, beloved community volunteer and founding board member of the SECU Family House, Charles Griffin and his family conceived the “Memory Tree,” a unique plaque that honors or remembers a loved one. Situated before a front yard tree… Read MoreJuly 18, 2012
Julie Luck and Fox 8 made a trip out to the Family House this July for her weekly Inspired Living segment. Here, they interviewed Mrs. Dickerson and her family, who have stayed at the Family House periodically for over 30 days while Mr. Dickerson is receiving treatment for lung cancer. … Read MoreJuly 13, 2012
In 2002, 13 bereaved mothers united to cope with the grief of losing a child by starting a writing group. Twice a year they hold writing retreats, and in the meantime, they regularly contribute to the group blog. This August, they debut their their first book, Farther Along: The Writing… Read MoreMay 21, 2012
A spring gift from the Evergreen Garden Club is springing the Family House’s landscape plan into action! With a generous $10,000 grant–proceeds from their annual Holiday Auction–the Family House is working on plans to fill out existing shrubbery and trees, hide the conspicuous drains at the side of the House,… Read MoreMay 21, 2012
You’re invited to a special Summer Kick-Off Party hosted by Bob’s Big Gas Subs and Pub and The Dueling Butterknives (Virtual Comedy)! Thursday, May 24th, 7pm-10pm They will open the garage doors and have: -Beach music and dancing (swing, shag, etc.) -Corn hole -Sidewalk chalk -And… Read MoreMarch 16, 2012
Tickets for Belk’s Private Charity Sale are now available! Waiting for the right time to pick up the latest spring fashions? You are invited to purchase a $5 ticket to shop at Belk’s private Charity Sale on April 21st (6am-10am), and get unbelievable deals! All ticket proceeds come… Read MoreFebruary 20, 2012
The Board of Directors and Staff of SECU Family House on the Richard J. Reynolds, III & Marie M. Reynolds Campus are grateful for the wonderful accomplishments of 2011. We thank you, our supporters, for building and sustaining this warm and welcoming “Home Away from Home” serving families who are… Read MoreFebruary 16, 2012
The guests who stayed at the Family House last Friday night were in for quite a treat. Libby and Bill came back into town for follow-up appointments at the Hospital and to check up on us. That usually means a night of smiles, laughter, and encouragement, but this time… Read MoreDecember 15, 2011
For our first Thanksgiving, volunteer Melissa and her husband Mike filled the Family House kitchen with a wonderful meal. Read on to learn what the Family House means to her! How she found out about the Family House: I actually first heard about the family house from Kevin Mack who… Read MoreOctober 5, 2011
It’s hard to believe that our Sept. 13th House Warming Shower was three weeks ago! Several hundred guests attended, many arriving with gifts of supplies, utensils and small appliances for the house. Attendees toured the kitchen, dining area, common areas and guest rooms, and viewed the wonderful arts works that… Read More