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

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

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

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

We sat down with our three tireless Capital Campaign co-chairs—Becky and Bob Woodruff and Maureen O’Connor—to learn what about Family House inspires them.  Becky and Bob Woodruff (left) name SECU Family House, among all the organizations they’ve been involved wi… Read More

Ralph Layton hasn't been in the best of health the past thirteen years. Twelve years ago, he was diagnosed with a hernia. Seven years ago, he had six stents placed in his heart to increase the blood flow. Last summer, this soft-spoken gentleman, hailing from Smithfield, North Carolina, had q… Read More

Nominations for the Annual SECU Family House Volunteer of the Year Award are officially open! As you know, volunteers play a critical role in supporting Family House guests. Volunteers cook, clean, organize, entertain, handle laundry and groceries, staff the Front Desk and more—all wit… Read More

Since his death nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King continues to inspire our communities to give back through service. The Chapel of the Cross Church youth group answered the call.  Led by Youth Director Mike Peterson, the youth group spent MLK Day 2018 preparing an ample a… Read More

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Bob James, who recently left our Board of Directors. Serving for six years, Bob's contributions to the board and the board finance committee—especially in the area of financial investment—have been invaluable to the overall success … Read More

The powerfully positive impact that music has on the human brain is no secret. Research has shown time and time again how it can shape one’s mood. Music can motivate. It can also help you concentrate, making you smarter and happier.* Since opening our doors nearly ten years ago, SECU … Read More