January 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 MoreOctober 23, 2017
Now Open! Dewey’s Pop-Up Shop to Benefit the Family House November 18 – December 23 Shop your Dewey’s Bakery iconic holiday favorites at our Dewey’s pop-up location (153 Jonestown Road, in the Summit Station Plaza) location and help families in medical crisis. Isn’t that sweet? Hours: Monday –… Read MoreSeptember 28, 2017
Connecting Families Connecting families to resources they don’t know exist. By Lindley Curtis If you’ve donated in the past year, chances are some of your dollars went towards supporting my new position as the Family House’s new Support Services Coordinator. Thank you! Here are examples of how your gifts improve… Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
Toilet Paper Drive Runs Month of October Ever want to TP a house? Now’s your chance! October will be the month to TP the Family House! (No throwing rolls of toilet paper into trees required.) With 45 bedrooms you can imagine just how quickly toilet paper is used here at… Read MoreSeptember 4, 2017
Art for Wellness To give guests a creative way to heal outside of the hospital, and to help their minds rest from their illness or their loved one’s illness, the Family House partners with Sawtooth School for Visual Art for Art & Wellness classes. Guests from all walks… Read MoreSeptember 4, 2017
Your support is legendairy and we think that you’re amoozing! Thank you for helping us reach our Milk Money goal to provide guests with all they need for breakfast. … Read MoreAugust 22, 2017
Advocating for Caregivers In July, a loyal donor to the SECU Family House made a gift to the Family House Education Program at the Partners in Hospitality Sustainer Level. This gift will provide training for future doctors, nurses, physician assistants and chaplains designed to help them support caregivers. The… Read More