MLK Day of Service is a federal holiday in the United States honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed annually on the third Monday in January, which this year falls on January 16. The holiday is marked by a National Day of Service, where peopl… Read More

From the Desk of our Executive Director   Cold winds and outside temperatures chill us, but there are many things that lift our spirits this December. It is the season of giving. Volunteers continue to give their time and caring nature. Our staff gives the… Read More

The past year was another incredible year for SECU Family House. We thank YOU for your steadfast support of Family House. All the wonderful things that occurred this past year cannot be captured here, but here are a few highlights of 2022: (hover, then click on the popout square in the uppe… Read More

From the Desk of Executive Director - Janice McAdams Beginning this new year, won’t you join me in a new look ‘under the hood’ at Family House? We are planners, both short and long-term and our passion is in these pockets: talent, operations and strategic initiatives... … Read More

As we welcome a new year and get ready to celebrate our 15th year of serving guests from North Carolina and beyond this spring, we’d like to share one recent guest’s experience at SECU Family House. Not too long ago, Debbie Kraszeski was going about her regular daily routine. H… Read More

Many of our guests come from several states outside of North Carolina and beyond.  This is because UNC Hospitals is a world-class medical facility with equally world-class and world-renowned researchers. Meet Rob and Pat Moll recent guests at our hospitality house for a few months. B… Read More

  Tuesdays here in Chapel Hill are special indeed. The aromas of fresh baked bread fill the halls of SECU Family house where we are staying. Every Tuesday around 8:30 am, two wonderful women, Donna and Judy volunteer to bake delicious breads and pastries for the guests. Meeting and tal… Read More

From the Desk of Executive Director, Janice McAdams- Community is contagious at Family House, and I witness it every day throughout the house and outside on our popular porches. Yesterday, I watched as one of our guests, Ms. Ora, and her family gathered.  They … Read More

Dear Family House Friends and Supporters, After ten years of dedicated and compassionate leadership, Janice McAdams has announced to the Board of Directors that she plans to retire in the coming months. Her years of leadership have been full of activity and growth: a huge $1OM Capital Campa… Read More