April 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 MoreMarch 28, 2017
Fundraiser Nets More than $130,000 for the Family House By Karen Jarvis Chef Michael Lalor of Hospice & Palliative CareCenter wowed the judges with his homemade pastrami plate to take home top food prize during the second annual Men Who Cook fundraiser to benefit The Family House in Winston-Salem. The event… Read MoreFebruary 1, 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 2016! Click on each image to view the original post. 1.) Everyone’s favorite thing to watch? Melissa dancing. 2. Your gifts make a huge impact. Read MoreJanuary 24, 2017
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 Ainsley Darnell at ainsley.darnell@familyhousews.org or 336-793-2822 to accept the challenge! WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? The Drop 10… Read MoreDecember 14, 2016
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation Supports SECU Family House Donates $3,734 to Family Assistance Fund The Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation presented the SECU Family House with a grant of $3,734 to the Family Assistance Fund. The SECU Family House is a 45 bedroom hospital hospitality house, providing affordable lodging in a… Read MoreDecember 13, 2016
Family House Elects 2017 Executive Board and New Members to Board of Directors The SECU Family House elected its 2017 slate of officers on the Board of Directors: Debbie Marshall (Chair), Mickey Boles (Vice Chair), Bruce Brown (Secretary), Lory Kelley, (Treasurer), and Mike Chang, MD (Member-at-Large). The Family House also elected… Read MoreNovember 18, 2016
Your chance to shine Kick off the holiday giving season with the Family House Goal: Help the Family House raise $1,500 for its Family Assistance Fund so that 100 families can stay at a reduced rate! Ways You Can Participate in #GivingTuesday on November 29: Make a donation to help… Read MoreOctober 19, 2016
Eighteen staff members may keep the Family House open 365 days a year, but YOUR presence – as a donor or volunteer – is felt every hour of every day! 7am: Director of House Operations, Melissa, arrives at the Family House in her Hyundai “Snowflake”, with a McDonald’s coffee and… Read MoreSeptember 30, 2016
Happy Birthday! It’s been a special 5 years providing a sanctuary for patients and families in medical crisis. Look at what you’ve helped accomplish! Your Impact 98% of guests say their emotional and psychological well-being is positively impacted 100% of guests find their stay to be safe and… Read MoreJoin our mailing list to get the latest updates and information on how to help