Executive Director Kathy Carr a 2016 Outstanding Women in Business Honoree

March 28, 2016

Volunteer turned non-profit leader picks up nod from Triad Business Journal. Kathy Carr, Executive Director of the SECU Family House was named a 2016 Outstanding Women in Business honoree by the Triad Business Journal! The Triad Business Journal’s Women in Business program honors extraordinary businesswomen in the Triad for outstanding… Read More

Drop10 Challenge: Accepted

February 26, 2016

Thank you to all of our Drop10 Challenge participants this year! Together, you all collected over 1,700 items to pack our pantry! The toiletries, food items, and household supplies are used everyday to make sure guests have everything they need during their stay, and to keep our costs low for… Read More

Family House Welcomes Three New Board Members

January 29, 2016

The SECU Family House is pleased to announce the election of its 2016 slate of officers on the Board of Directors: Dr. Sharon (Shari) Covitz (Chair) Debbie Marshall (Vice Chair) Michelle Clifton (Secretary) Mickey Boles (Treasurer) Bruce Brown (Member-at-Large) The Family House also elected Roy Johnson, Jackie Brewer, and Megan Martin-Wall… Read More

You’re Invited!

January 14, 2016

You are invited to attend: Men Who Cook Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Celebrating the SECU Family House’s 5th year of providing affordable lodging and so much more than just a place to stay! Come wine, dine and socialize as local celebrities serve up… Read More

Family House Wins Sixth Annual High Five Award

November 23, 2015

Education Program takes home prize for innovation Lisa Northrop, Melissa Thompson, Amy Lytle (Hands On), and Becky Wright accepted the High Five Award on November 18. For immediate release: Winston-Salem, N.C., November 23, 2015 – The SECU Family House’s Education Program was awarded HandsOn Northwest North… Read More

Family House Receives Award from National Association

October 27, 2015

For immediate release — The SECU Family House received a first place award for its March 2015 newsletter from the Healthcare Hospitality Network, Inc. on October 7, 2015. The annual Best of HHN competition is open to hospitality houses across the nation to recognize excellence in marketing lodging services for… Read More

SECU Family House Elects New Members to Board of Directors

January 13, 2015

The SECU Family House is pleased to announce the election of its 2015 slate of officers on the Board of Directors: Melinda McConnell (Chair) Dr. Sharon (Shari) Covitz (Vice Chair) Michelle Clifton (Secretary) Mickey Boles (Treasurer) Santford Garner (Member-at-Large) The Family House also elected Bruce Brown, Lory Kelley, and Dr. Read More

Did You Catch Us on WXII?

December 30, 2014

Have you seen us on WXII?  They were kind enough to do a public service announcement for the Family House and our ongoing need for items to keep the House running in top shape.  Take a look here! Interested in helping gather items from our wish list?  Consider joining… Read More

12 Days of Family House Christmas

December 25, 2014

  The SECU Family House is blessed to have the support of so many people.  Throughout the holidays, we have celebrated those gifts with a special Christmas song… On the first day of Christmas, our true friends sent to us: a partridge in a new armchair!  Thank you,… Read More

How to Care for Your Caregiver, Part II

November 25, 2014

November is National Caregiver’s Month! To honor and support your caregivers, consider more tips from author and patient Toni Bernhard in part two of this two-part series. To read part one, click here. 5. Encourage your caregiver to do things… Read More