May 22, 2017
They’re Irreplaceable What Are The Odds? What are the odds? Karen’s husband fell ill and needed emergency surgery in her hometown at the exact time her mother was scheduled for major cancer surgery in Winston Salem. “My life was completely turned upside down. There were days when I wasn’t sure… Read MoreMay 22, 2017
We Can Help There is a new support services section on the Family House website that gives you resources and organizations that may help in your county or health situation. We want to care for the whole person —body, mind, and spirit. So on days when you put your laundry in… Read MoreMay 18, 2017
Time and Talents This year, we recognize these fine volunteers for sharing their time and talents with the Family House! Roy Johnson While the SECU Family House only charges $35/night for guests to stay, we need to keep up the appearances of a 5-star hotel. Roy’s help every… Read MoreApril 5, 2017
Join Forsyth Country Club for a great morning of tennis to benefit the Family House! April 28, 9:15am Your minimum suggested donation of $60 includes a morning of tennis, continental breakfast, music, lunch at the courts, and great fun! We have a limit of 24 players and sign-ups… Read MoreApril 5, 2017
Thanks to the generosity of the SECU Foundation, the individual SECU Branches who’ve pledged to raise $50,000, and Richard and Mary Hill, the Family House has a second elevator to carry families to where they need to be! Interested in helping with another capital improvement? See if any item… Read MoreApril 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 More