Congratulations to Hazel Gibbs, the 2013 SECU Family House Volunteer of the Year. Hazel, one of our most prolific volunteers, was nominated and elected by her peers. In her work at Family House, Hazel exhibits compassion and care for guests; a willingness to go above and beyond her duties … Read More

A highlight of 2017 for SECU Family House was the planting and dedication of Zeny’s Garden. Its namesake, Zeny Datiles, served as a dietitian at UNC Hospitals for many years. Zeny—passionate about good nutrition—helped others live the healthiest lives possible. Breast … Read More

Elaine and Richard Burns dreamed of spending their retirement years by the beach. Earlier this year, they drove down to North Carolina to purchase a home in New Bern. Having lived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire most of their lives, the couple wanted to be closer to Richard’s brother. Th… Read More

Copies of Rolling in the Dough, A Bread Baking Class, by Family House master baker Donna Fehrenbach, are now available for sale. A portion of the $15 price goes directly to the Family House baking fund. Many thanks to Donna for sharing her support, as well as her baking expertise. Read More

For nearly three years now, a group of occupational, physical, and speech therapists and administrative staff have converged upon our kitchen to prepare hearty dinners for our guests. Led by Stacy Sliwinski, OTR/L | OT Clinical Coordinator of UNC’s Rehabilitation Therapy Services, th… Read More

Nominations for the Annual SECU Family House Volunteer of the Year Award are in. Now, we just need your vote. There are two ways to cast your vote:      ONLINE: Click here to submit your nomination online OR      PAPER: Fill out a ballot at the… Read More

With more than $7 million raised for the new building, we're starting construction with renovations to our front lobby. The lobby will be bigger, with better traffic flow, seating,and privacy as we prepare to serve nearly double the number of guests. Things that will not change: the welcomin… Read More

Spring is an exciting time of events for Family House volunteers. April 16-22, 2018 is National Volunteer Appreciation week and we can’t wait to celebrate our volunteers with a these social and educational opportunities. Mark your calendars!  Spring Volunteer Potluck Lunch Tuesd… Read More

The SunTrust Foundation recently gifted the Capital Campaign—our $8M fund for financing our much-needed building expansion—a generous $15,000 donation. Family House staff and SunTrust Foundation representatives were all smiles during the presentation of the check. In accordance … Read More

Family House and our local Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Chapter have enjoyed a wonderful partnership for many years. Once a month, BCAN holds support meetings for patients and caregivers in the board room at Family House. This BCAN chapter and other chapters across the co… Read More