September 28, 2017
Connecting Families Connecting families to resources they don’t know exist. By Lindley Curtis If you’ve donated in the past year, chances are some of your dollars went towards supporting my new position as the Family House’s new Support Services Coordinator. Thank you! Here are examples of how your gifts improve… Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
Toilet Paper Drive Runs Month of October Ever want to TP a house? Now’s your chance! October will be the month to TP the Family House! (No throwing rolls of toilet paper into trees required.) With 45 bedrooms you can imagine just how quickly toilet paper is used here at… Read MoreSeptember 4, 2017
Art for Wellness To give guests a creative way to heal outside of the hospital, and to help their minds rest from their illness or their loved one’s illness, the Family House partners with Sawtooth School for Visual Art for Art & Wellness classes. Guests from all walks… Read MoreSeptember 4, 2017
Your support is legendairy and we think that you’re amoozing! Thank you for helping us reach our Milk Money goal to provide guests with all they need for breakfast. … Read MoreAugust 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 MoreAugust 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 MoreJune 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 MoreMay 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 MoreMay 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 MoreMay 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 MoreJoin our mailing list to get the latest updates and information on how to help