COVID-19 Impact
How Covid-19 Changed the Family House and how you can help Occupancy falls from 89% to 38%. Creates initial income loss of $99,000. Visitor restrictions, hospital scheduling, and social distancing measures are affecting occupancy. Low numbers and guest income loss expected to slowly improve. … Read More
High School Volunteer Named Park Scholar
A Bright Future It makes our hearts burst with pride when a young volunteer’s efforts are rewarded. Last week, it was announced that Sami Atassi (second from the right) had won the prestigious Park Scholarship at NC State University. According to the Crosby Scholar announcement, “Six years ago, Sami… Read More
Men Who Cook Chef’s Hat Winners
Chef’s Hat Award Winners For the last 4 years, our Men Who Cook event raised significant support for our Family House patients and their caregivers. A significant part of the event’s success is the enthusiasm of our chefs to collect “tip” donations. The tip donations not only raise money… Read More
Celebrating Our 2020 Volunteers of the Year
Going the Extra Mile Every year we have the opportunity to recognize an individual and a group volunteer of the year. We are incredibly honored to introduce you to our 2020 volunteers of the year! Emily Tyree We always look forward to seeing Emily Tyree walking through the Family House… Read More
Hat’s Off to House Volunteers
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 More
[New Video] Behind the Scenes at the Family House
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 More
COVID-19 Update at the SECU Family House
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 More
Salem Academy Students Learn About Arts and Wellness
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 More
2020 Winter Calendar
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 More