The SECU Family House is blessed to have the support of so many people. Throughout the holidays, we have celebrated those gifts with a special Christmas song…
On the first day of Christmas, our true friends sent to us: a partridge in a new armchair! Thank you, Homeware for your generous donation!
On the second day of Christmas, our true friends sent to us: two therapy dogs! Thanks to all who participate in the Therapy Dog Program at the Family House.

On the left, Mike Skarzynski and Lennix the Great Pyreneese. Two guests visiting with Emme (photo on the right by Jay Sinclair).
On the third day of Christmas, our true loves cooked for us: three French hens in a brand new oven!
On the fourth day of Christmas, our true loves brought to us: four cleaning birds! Thanks to all the volunteers who help the Family House stay clean and welcoming for our guests!
On the fifth day of Christmas, our true loves gave to us: five golden (bagel) rings! Thank you Bagel Station for donating delicious, fresh bagels each week!
On the sixth day of Christmas, our true loves sent to us: six guests a-playing Bingo!
On the seventh day of Christmas, our true loves gave to us: seven swans a-swimming in our new water feature! Thank you to all who made this addition to the SECU Family House possible!
On the eighth day of Christmas, our true loves gave to us: eight Merry Meals! We appreciate all those who organize and participate in the Merry Meal Program! If you are interested in providing a dish for this potluck style dinner, click here for more information.
On the ninth day of Christmas, our true loves sent to us: 9 ladies working (plus a few bonus ladies)! Happy holidays from our Family to yours!
On the tenth day of Christmas, our true love, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza, gave to us: ten pizzas piping hot! We appreciate your meals every month!
To learn more about preparing or catering a meal for the SECU Family House, click here.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, our true love gave to us: 11 linens a-folding! Thank you voters for your support in First Tennessee’s 150 Days of Giving! We bought a brand new set of linens for the whole House with the $5,000 we won!
On the twelfth day of Christmas, our true loves gave to us: twelve drumsticks grilling in our shiny new grill!
Thank you to all who support the SECU Family House all year long! We appreciate all you do!