May 16, 2013
If someone asked me “what should I know about Colleen?” I think I’d tell them: I am a fiend for Italian food; pasta is my weakness. I rarely watch a movie twice. I’ve bottle fed baby squirrels every three hours for weeks on end. Yes, even throughout the night. I… Read MoreMay 15, 2013
Merry Meal coordinator Sue Gannaway accepts the President’s Volunteer Service Award at the Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards Breakfast! Sue (right) stands with Community Relations Coordinator Lisa Northrop after receiving her award. After being presented with the Merry Meal concept in January of 2012… Read MoreApril 18, 2013
It’s All about Family In 2012 the Family House kept families together during their most difficult medical trials, providing friendship, support, and affordable family-focused accommodations to hundreds of families who traveled to Winston-Salem for medical treatment. On behalf of these families, we thank you for your ongoing compassion and support. Read MoreApril 1, 2013
Eat your heart out for a great cause! On Wednesday April 17th, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Jonestown Road is hosting a SECU Family House Day! Twenty percent of all proceeds from this day go straight to the Family House, serving families who need comfort and relaxation after caring for their… Read MoreDecember 12, 2012
If you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider a gift composed by 13 women who have poured their hearts out to inspire and give courage to other women who have lost their children. Farther Along: The Writing Journey of Thirteen Bereaved Mothers, by Carol Henderson (Willowdell Books, $17.95), is a… Read MoreDecember 3, 2012
A valuable set of talented and dedicated volunteers joined the SECU Family House Board of Directors for the 2013 year. Each member holds a three-year term and is looking forward to working with the donors, families, and volunteers of the SECU Family House! Six individuals are elected to serve a… Read MoreOctober 17, 2012
In September, friends and families gathered to celebrate a birthday–the SECU Family House’s first birthday! It was not only an opportunity to take advantage of the last bit of summer weather, but time to reflect on how many families and caregivers have been helped in one year, and think about… Read MoreAugust 22, 2012
Looking for a way to honor his late wife Gloria Griffin, beloved community volunteer and founding board member of the SECU Family House, Charles Griffin and his family conceived the “Memory Tree,” a unique plaque that honors or remembers a loved one. Situated before a front yard tree… Read MoreJuly 18, 2012
Julie Luck and Fox 8 made a trip out to the Family House this July for her weekly Inspired Living segment. Here, they interviewed Mrs. Dickerson and her family, who have stayed at the Family House periodically for over 30 days while Mr. Dickerson is receiving treatment for lung cancer. … Read MoreJuly 13, 2012
In 2002, 13 bereaved mothers united to cope with the grief of losing a child by starting a writing group. Twice a year they hold writing retreats, and in the meantime, they regularly contribute to the group blog. This August, they debut their their first book, Farther Along: The Writing… Read MoreJoin our mailing list to get the latest updates and information on how to help