How to Care for Your Caregiver, Part I

November 21, 2014

November is National Caregiver’s Month! To honor and support your caregivers, consider the following tips from author and patient Toni Bernhard in part one of this two part series. Mrs. Bernhard writes: My illness has been as hard on my caregiver-husband as it’s been on me.  I know… Read More

Salemtowne Bridge Tournament

October 31, 2014

Over the last ten years, Salemtowne has hosted a bridge tournament benefiting local charities in Winston-Salem.  Nearly 1,100 people have played, raising more than $30,000 for organizations in the Camel City. In 2010, Salemtowne donated the proceeds to the SECU Family House and has chosen to honor the Family House again!… Read More

New Chairs!

October 31, 2014

The SECU Family House was fortunate to receive 2 BEAUTIFUL chairs that will be placed in guest rooms from Homeware Furniture. Patients and their caregivers will now enjoy a comfortable place to read and relax after long days at the hospital! Thank you… Read More

Run the House 5K and Fun Run Report!

October 28, 2014

The second annual Run the House 5K and Fun Run was nothing short of a success! On Saturday October 25, 150 participants ran or walked to support the SECU Family House in Winston-Salem.  We raised over $2,200 and collected many wish list items! Congratulations to… Read More

Kitchen Connection: Messages from the Meal Program

October 13, 2014

Guests of the Family House rave about the delicious dinners and treats our Meal Program volunteers prepare throughout the week.  The scrumptious aromas wafting out of the kitchen and fellowship in the dining room help make the Family House more than just a place to stay, a true home… Read More

Register for the Second Annual Run the House 5K and Fun Run!

September 8, 2014

Lace up your sneakers, stretch out your muscles, and come show your support for the SECU Family House in Winston Salem! Run the HOUSE 5K Run begins at 8:30 am and the 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:15 am in the beautiful… Read More

SECU Family House Hires Development Director

July 30, 2014

Tracy Geiger named the SECU Family House’s New Development Director Tracy comes to the Family House with training and experience in hospitality, event planning, and corporate sales. Tracy Geiger, a former corporate account manager with Graylyn Conference Center and Estate, has been named Development Director for the… Read More

Education Program Receives Third Year of Funding

January 14, 2014

The Winston-Salem Foundation pledged its support for the Family House Education Program for a third year with a $20,000 grant! This grant, funded by the Frank E. Llewellyn T.B. Fund , will partially support the Manager of Educational Services, Dottye Law Currin, MPH.   “Thank you for inviting… Read More

Families Find the Right Words in Video

July 12, 2013

The SECU Family House is often more than just a place to stay for patients and caregivers. Many of them have trouble finding the right words to describe the Family House or to express their gratitude.  We think this video does a pretty good job!… Read More

Black Cats Don’t Scare Me

May 16, 2013

If someone asked me “what should I know about Colleen?” I think I’d tell them: I am a fiend for Italian food; pasta is my weakness. I rarely watch a movie twice. I’ve bottle fed baby squirrels every three hours for weeks on end. Yes, even throughout the night. I… Read More