April 27, 2020
Hat’s Off to Our Volunteers Recognizing House Volunteers Serving 100+ Hours During National Volunteer Week, the Family House highlighted the work of our House Volunteers. These volunteers commit to coming during regular shifts once a week or once every two weeks. They become invaluable members of the Family House… Read MoreApril 23, 2020
Our SECU Family House is a beautiful home. But without you – our volunteers, staff, and donors – she’s just not the same. Our management team and incredible Board are working together to keep our mission front and center in all that we do, and… Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
Last updated: May 6, 2022 This page will give you updates regarding the Family House’s protocols and procedures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The SECU Family House is currently reopened for guests. Illness and injury don’t pause for a pandemic. That’s why the SECU Family House has been working with… Read MoreFebruary 6, 2020
On-the-Go Art Therapy Kits Students learn the benefits of arts and wellness Jan-term students from Salem Academy, a local high school here in Winston-Salem, spent three mornings at the Family House where they explored the intersections of art and healing. At the Family House, we know that art therapy can… Read MoreJanuary 14, 2020
Dates that You’ll Want to Know About! Now that the calendar has flipped to 2020, our calendar is filling up. Check out these upcoming dates to see how you can dial in this winter. > Jan. 28, 10a: Volunteer Information Session Volunteers are love… Read MoreJanuary 14, 2020
We’re hosting a challenge! The Drop 10 Challenge is our annual in-kind donation drive. We would like to invite your family, business, or service club to participate this year. Please contact Lisa Northrop at lisa.northrop@familyhousews.org or 336-793-2822 to accept the challenge! Download the wish list here. WHAT IS THE… Read MoreJanuary 8, 2020
We love looking back at some of your favorite moments of 2019. See which pictures you liked most from our Instagram feed! Moment 1: Audrey didn’t have just any request for her 9th birthday. She wanted to host her birthday party at the Family House, serving dinner to our… Read MoreJanuary 1, 2020
Family House Welcomes 2020 Board of Directors The SECU Family House elected its 2020 slate of officers on the Board of Directors: Michelle Clifton (Chair), Raul Colon (Vice Chair), Leigh Cameron Atkins (Secretary), Kevin Mack, (Treasurer), and Jose Rodriguez (Member-at-Large). Read MoreNovember 11, 2019
A Special Request Audrey didn’t have just any request for her 9th birthday. A few years ago, Audrey visited her grandmother, who was sick in a Charlotte hospital. To stay in a comfortable, affordable place nearby, her family checked into the Hospitality House of Charlotte. Flash forward… Read MoreNovember 11, 2019
Volunteers Honored for their Service The SECU Family House is pleased to announce that Family House volunteers Raul and Susan Colon and Debbie Marshall won regional philanthropy awards for their service. Given by the NC Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the distinguished award recipients will be honored… Read More