While SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our community members are choosing acts of kindness, putting the health and well-being of others at the forefront. We wanted to share just a bit of what we've witnessed in the last month alon… Read More

We look forward to National Volunteer Week every year, and this time is no different... except that, with social distancing, it is! Even from afar, our volunteers are very near and dear to our hearts. Through your compassion and work for others, your energy lights up the House and serves as… Read More

Gain a little quiet time with your little ones with this three-page activity pack that includes coloring, a word search and maze, all featuring Family House. Just print and have fun: Family-House-Kids-Activity-Pack.pdf     Read More

We're so touched that many of our guests stay in touch after returning home from their treatment at UNC Health. Over the years, this has come in many moving forms, like sending over kind cards, mailing in donations, preparing a meal, posting on our Facebook page, stopping by for a visit… Read More

Before she headed out to pick up her beloved father, Robert Montgomery, from the hospital, Kim Condie shared these beautiful words about Family House: “My mother and I so appreciate this wonderful place. We love the home atmosphere and the friendliness of everyone here. This place… Read More

“Social distancing?” We prefer “physical distancing with enhanced social connection!" Despite COVID-19 keeping us physically apart, we’re using technology, coordination, and ingenuity to support one another. In some important ways, we're growing more meaningfully con… Read More

Despite upheaval around the world related to COVID-19, it's not surprising to any of us here that there are angels among us at Family House. Our hearts are exploding with gratitude as we share just some of the acts of kindness we’ve witnessed in the past several weeks: a former Hous… Read More

** last updated May 4, 2020 ** IS FAMILY HOUSE OPEN? No, not right now. Family House, in coordination with our partner in mission, UNC Health, has made the difficult decision to temporarily close effective Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Please read more about the decision to safeguard our commu… Read More

In the 12 years that we’ve served patients and caregivers, we’ve housed families from all 100 counties in North Carolina, 44 states, and 7 foreign countries. While the need for affordable housing remains high, families come to UNC Hospitals because the level of medical care there… Read More

Each day begins very early for so many at SECU Family House. The night guard ends the evening’s shift at 6:15 AM as the first staff arrives. Guests are in the kitchen pouring their first cups of coffee. Some return to the House after spending the night at the hospital with their loved … Read More