June 14, 2018
School’s out! Now What? How to Volunteer Over the Summer Between your vacations and camps, you and your kids can pick up a few service hours with the Family House. Complete projects from the convenience of your own home, or schedule a time to serve with a group at the… Read MoreJune 11, 2018
Part of the Family Boone native Lindley Sharp Curtis, Support Services Manager, connects with other High Country residents who travel to the SECU Family House. Read more about her work and the experience of the Walsh family in this week’s Watauga Democrat article. “They are part of the family now,… Read MoreApril 25, 2018
2018 Rockstars In April we honored our 2018 Volunteers of the Year. Meet them here! Teresa Hampton: Teresa is the most steady and reliable data entry volunteer that we have at the Family House. Although she volunteers on Sunday afternoons when the rest of the staff is gone, we feel… Read MoreApril 12, 2018
Facebook Hall of Fame Happiest of birthdays to our friends who donated their day to the Family House this year! Did you know how easy it is to support our families? Many thanks to Shari, Michael, Harold, Dottye, Sarah, Brad, Devin, Bridgette, Anna, and Kathy. Together,… Read MoreApril 11, 2018
Welcome! Give a warm Family House welcome to Erin Charles, who recently joined us as Education Program Manager. Erin recently transitioned from a career in nursing, and from a residence in Colorado. Learn a little more about her! On caregivers I love caregivers! They are the heart of the… Read MoreMarch 19, 2018
All Fired Up A heart-healthy dish of baked salmon swept the top prize at the third annual Men Who Cook event to benefit the SECU Family House. Chefs Michael Lischke, Jeff Smith, and Phil Roethle wowed the Triad Community Kitchen student judges with their Baked Salmon with Fennel and Red… Read MoreJanuary 24, 2018
Family House Welcomes New Board Members The SECU Family House elected its 2018 slate of officers on the Board of Directors: Mickey Boles (Chair), Bruce Brown (Vice Chair), Marisa Farabaugh (Secretary), Lory Kelley, (Treasurer), and Mike Chang, MD (Member-at-Large). The Family House also… Read MoreJanuary 24, 2018
We Want to Hear From You! Our Support Services Coordinator Lindley takes time each month to craft a blog post that deals with issues surrounding healthcare, caregiving, and sickness. Lindley is a theologically trained social worker and coordinates support services at the Family House. What topics would you like us… Read MoreJanuary 24, 2018
Consistent, Soft Love After their daughter’s horrific car accident, this Salisbury family spent 22 nights at the Family House to be close to the hospital. Read more about their experience in this week’s Salisbury Post article. “There’s a consistent, soft love that permeates this place,” Melissa says. “The staff… Read MoreDecember 29, 2017
We share our home’s most touching moments and special people through our Facebook and Instagram feeds. Here is what you enjoyed the most in 2017! Click on each image to view the original post. 1.) ICYMI – Watch Katie Nordeen’s visit to the Family House 2. Our… Read More