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 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 MoreApril 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 MoreApril 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 MoreApril 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 MoreApril 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 MoreJoin our mailing list to get the latest updates and information on how to help