April 13, 2021
Going the Extra Mile Every year we have the opportunity to recognize an individual and a group/family volunteer of the year. This year, despite the crazy pandemic year, our volunteers adapted and helped in different ways. We are incredibly honored and grateful to introduce you to our… Read MoreApril 13, 2021
Season of Change Two Family House family members are moving on After eleven years and seven years, respectively, the Family House is saying farewell to two of its foundational staff members, Melissa Thompson and Tracy Geiger. They are leaving huge shoes to fill! We invite you to leave any memories,… Read MoreApril 7, 2021
Cooking is love made visible. Together at our Table is a compilation of recipes from Family House friends from all circles. They are on sale for $20 each! Proceeds will provide affordable lodging in a caring environment for families who travel to Winston Salem in medical crisis. Visit one of… Read MoreApril 6, 2021
Hat’s Off! Men Who Cook a Big Success A new version of Men Who Cook landed on the front burner and you made it a huge success – raising $85,000! While being together in a big crowd for a joyous evening wasn’t part of the recipe this year, you warmed… Read MoreApril 5, 2021
Teens in the House 2021 Trade the Pool for a Week of Service Learning This summer, the Family House is excited to host a one-of-a-kind service-learning experience for middle school and high school students. This is the perfect opportunity for teens who are looking to explore non-profit or healthcare professions… Read MoreFebruary 5, 2021
Circle of Support Special Partnership Offers Unique Benefits The chefs for Tuesday’s dinner were Aisha and Mohammad. Aisha and Mohammad arrived in Winston-Salem with their five children in May 2016 on refugee visas granted by the U.S. government. They had fled the civil war in Syria, residing first in Jordan… Read MoreJanuary 12, 2021
The meaning behind this year’s holiday décor It’s already special that a former guest, Ben, returns to the house to decorate the Family House for the holidays. As a professional florist, he and his team transform the living room with his red and gold tree, complete with an ornate topper. Read MoreJanuary 8, 2021
Top Nine of 2020 We made the most of the crazy year last year. Take a look back at some of your favorite moments of 2020. See which pictures you liked most from our Instagram feed! Moment 1: Our sweet friend Ronald rang the bell at the cancer center… Read MoreJanuary 7, 2021
Welcome 2021 Board of Directors The SECU Family House elected its 2021 slate of officers on the Board of Directors: Raul Colon (Chair), Jose Rodriguez (Vice Chair), Kevin Mack, (Treasurer), Jackie Brewer (Secretary), and Mike Gannaway (Member At Large). Read MoreDecember 4, 2020
Art for Good Recent guest pays-it-forward with a holiday art sale Fleta, a recent guest, spent some time at the Family House this fall. When she returned home, she thought of a creative way to return the favor for future families – an art sale from her Asheville art gallery,… Read More