The Carolina Ball on October 9, 2015 was a beautiful evening of celebration. 350 generous attendees came together to raise more than $192,500 in proceeds to support the 2,200 families who stay with us each year. These funds will fully cover the cost to operate 6 of our 40 rooms for an entire… Read More

During the next 40 days, generous friends of SECU Family House will match every dollar you give to our annual fund until December 1, up to $40,000. This “challenge match” means your gift can help raise $80,000 to make Family House a home for families who travel to UNC Hospitals f… Read More

For Immediate Release SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals Receives Two Awards From National Association CHAPEL HILL, NC - The SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals received two first place awards for its annual report and website from the Healthcare Hospitality Network, Inc. on Octob… Read More

Darrell Holley used his love of jigsaw puzzles to steady his own mind and heart during his wife’s treatment, and as other Family House guests joined him around the Great Room table, they created a sense of family. At night, guests would gather around the table where he was working to a… Read More

Tony Gilmore loves to cook. While he and his mother, Doris, stayed at SECU Family House, you would find him in the community kitchen, preparing breakfast for other guests. Before he started chopping, stirring and cooking, this retired U.S. Army sergeant from Fayetteville, North Carolina, wou… Read More

Volunteers are the heart of Family House, for we could not do the work we do here without their help. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and all ages too.  Our youngest volunteer is Peyton James. She’s five years old and has been volunteering here for the past three year… Read More

Longtime supporters Mark and Rhonda Zack recently donated a motorcycle to a vehicle donation program, and designated Family House to receive proceeds from the sale. This isn’t the first motorcycle that they’ve sold to benefit Family House, but it is the last: Rhonda’s Kawas… Read More

When many of our guests journey to Family House and take their first steps into our beautiful home, they’re immediately welcomed by our warm volunteers at the front desk and are surrounded by the stunning art here: North Carolina pottery, photos of places nearby, paintings old and new,… Read More

Our much-loved Director of Community Relations and Events, Liz Buchman, has headed west, moving to St. Louis, Missouri, with her family. We will miss Liz’s warmth, creativity and talent. In the 16 months Liz was at Family House, she had a positive impact in our community. She led our … Read More

Welcome to our newest Board member, Maureen K. O’Connor. Maureen is executive vice president of diversified businesses for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and president of Mosaic Health Solutions, a subsidiary that makes strategic investments in health care companies. "I'… Read More