Donor News

Save the Date: Tar Heels for SECU Family House BBQ and Golf Tournament April 26-27

On Thursday and Friday, April 26th and April 27th, 2012, the Tar Heels for SECU Family House BBQ and GolfTournament hosted by Coach Roy Williams and new Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham will take place at SECU Family House and UNC Finley Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament benefit SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals, [Read More]

NC Culture: A Series of Talks & Presentations

Chancellor Holden and Patti Thorp will serve as hosts for this Wednesday night series featuring local artists, historians, writers, and professors. Various people who will share their expertise, knowledge and passion include:

Everette James, an expert on American art of the early 20th Century, will kick off the series on August 24th with a session called [Read More]

Terry Family (and Friends): An example of how to "love thy neighbor"

Last month, a large van arrived in the large circle in front of SECU Family House. What emerged was not only a team of joyful volunteers from the Highland Baptist Church in the Cumberland County town of Hope Mills, NC, but also a wonderful mid-summer replenishment of supplies and “chefs” for a dinner that night [Read More]

Uday and Laura Reebye, Family House Donors

Uday and Laura Reebye first learned of SECU Family House from one of our founding board members, Tom Higgins. Since then, they have become consistent, strong, and creative supporters of the cause and the House.
First drawn to our annual gala, where they served as Bronze Sponsors in 2008, Laura and Uday have continued to increase [Read More]

TWILL Supplies Drive a Success!

Reposted from TWILL NC:
TWILL’s first service project, the Supplies Drive for SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals, was a resounding success!   Our ladies really came through with extra effort and support from the community. By our estimates, we collected well over $2,000 worth of supplies. See the complete list below.  Thank you to everyone who [Read More]

Holiday Events at Family House

There’s no place like home at the holidays. At Family House, we know our guests yearn for home. But, for those patients and families who do spend the holiday season with us here, we try to keep it as homey as possible.   Fun events and performances throughout December will help to make the holidays merry [Read More]

People Helping People: There is a Difference with SECU!

It was the $2M challenge grant from the SECU (North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union) Foundation that served as the final catalyst for achieving the long-held vision for this house of healing and hope. But, SECU did not simply issue its challenge, pay its pledge and walk away from this project and dream. Its employees [Read More]

"New" Piano for the House

SECU Family House has a “new” piano, thanks to Michael and Jennifer Baucom. Jennifer’s mother, Gracia Barry, a volunteer and current board member, checked in with Family House first when she found out that Michael and Jennifer wanted to donate their piano. Nestled in a corner of the Great Room, this upright piano is [Read More]

L&N Andreas Foundation, Family House Donor

L&N Andreas Foundation Gift Honors SECU Family House Volunteers
as related by Yvonne Knutson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations

I have only been an official employee of SECU Family House for a little over a month.  My involvement with the House began, however, before it opened.   So, as a part of the staff, I have [Read More]

Davis Golf Tournament & BBQ a Success!

THANK YOU!
A selection of photos has been posted on Facebook here.
Special offer for Tournament Golfers!
The third annual Butch and Tammy Davis Tailgate Golf Tournament and BBQ grossed $145,550 for SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals.
The  two-day combined event—a BBQ and Auction Thursday evening, followed by a golf [Read More]