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✨ A little extra sparkle at Mahjong for a Mission! ✨ We're excited to raffle off this beautiful necklace, generously contributed by @jewelsmithnc A special thank you to @jewelsmithnc for their incredible support and to our raffle table sponsors, @rosieglowstudio and @urbandurhamrealty, for helping make this event possible. We can't wait for an evening of mahjong, community, and giving back in support of SECU Caring House! 🀄 #MahjongForAMission #SECUCaringHouse #CommunityGrowsHere

This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to see your impact firsthand! 🏡 Join us on Tuesday, December 1, for a special Open House at SECU Caring House! Enjoy coffee, tour our home, and learn more about how your generosity helps provide a place of hope, healing, and community for patients and caregivers receiving treatment at Duke Cancer Institute. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to Caring House, we’d love to welcome you! Five small-group tours beginning at 8:30 AM. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot. 🔗 Sign up for a tour here: https://bit.ly/48ya7Vl #GivingTuesday #SECUCaringHouse #CommunityGrowsHere

Members of Mt. Sylvan Methodist Church recently joined us to prepare a delicious dinner for our guests! 🍽 We are so grateful for their generosity and the warmth and care they bring to SECU Caring House. Volunteers like these help make Caring House feel like home! #VolunteerWithPurpose #homeawayfromhome

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🀄 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🀄 There's still time to join us for Mahjong for a Mission! Gather your friends for an evening of friendly competition, fabulous prizes, and giving back, all in support of the patients and caregivers who call SECU Caring House home during cancer treatment. 🎁 A special thank you to our wonderful prize partners for helping make this evening extra special! @chetmillershop @casabellamarketnc @besmitten @templeaestheticsandwellness @elasemedspas 💎 And here's a little hint of what's to come… Our friends at @jewelsmithnc are adding a little sparkle to the evening with a special raffle item! Stay tuned for a closer look! Don't miss your chance to play for a purpose! 🔗 Register today: https://secucaringhouse.org/mahjong-for-a-mission/ #MahjongForAMission #SECUCaringHouse #PlayForAPurpose

🍂 Fall into kindness, one snack at a time! A small act of kindness can bring a little comfort to someone far from home. Help us keep our snack baskets stocked for the patients and caregivers who call SECU Caring House home during treatment. From sweet treats to salty favorites, every donation helps make our guests feel cared for. 🍁 Send a snack today and help us share a little extra comfort this fall! https://amzn.to/4z5C8PU

State employees, did you know you can support Caring House through the State Employees Combined Campaign? ✨ For more than 40 years, the SECC has made it easy for North Carolina state employees to give to causes they care about through workplace giving. This year, more than 750 charities have been vetted and approved to participate. By choosing SECU Caring House (Code 7006), you're helping provide affordable lodging and a supportive community for patients and caregivers traveling to Duke Cancer Institute for cancer treatment. Small acts of generosity make a lasting impact. When making your SECC gift, select Charity Code 7006 to support SECU Caring House. #SECC2026 #SECUCaringHouse #WorkplaceGiving #NCStateEmployees

A sweet evening at SECU Caring House! 🍰 A special thank you to members of our Board of Directors who spent the evening preparing and sharing dinner with our guests, complete with a Caring House cake for dessert! We're grateful for board members who give not only their time and leadership, but also their hearts to the community that makes Caring House feel like home. #homeawayfromhome #communitygrowshere

Name a Brick. Leave a Lasting Tribute. 💚 As we prepare to open our expanded facility, we invite you to become part of Caring House's next chapter. For a limited time, name a brick for $500 in honor of someone special, in memory of a loved one, or in celebration of something meaningful. Make your mark. Be part of what we're building: https://bit.ly/4yp5wzw

A look inside our expansion! ✨ Our new volunteer desk is taking shape, surrounded by windows that fill the entrance with natural light and offer a beautiful view of our campus. We can already envision this space filled with warm greetings, familiar faces, and the sense of community that makes SECU Caring House feel like home. Learn more about our expansion here: https://bit.ly/4yLINyG #communitygrowshere

🀄 Sponsor Spotlight: @urbandurhamrealty We’re excited to recognize Urban Durham Realty as a Four Winds Sponsor of our Mahjong for a Mission tournament! Urban Durham Realty believes real estate is about far more than buying and selling houses, it’s about supporting and strengthening the community we call home. As a women-owned Durham brokerage, they are committed to connecting residents with the resources and organizations that help our community thrive. 🏠 Learn more about Urban Durham Realty here: https://www.urbandurhamrealty.com/ Interested in sponsoring Mahjong for a Mission? Contact development@caringhouse.org to learn more about available opportunities.

Save the Date! ✨ Join us on February 20, 2027, as we celebrate 35 years of hope, healing, and home at SECU Caring House. Our 35th Anniversary Gala will honor the Duke Supportive Care and Survivorship Center and feature keynote speaker @katecbowler, New York Times bestselling author, Duke University professor, and host of the Everything Happens podcast. We look forward to an unforgettable evening at the Washington Duke Inn filled with dinner, dancing, a live auction, and a celebration of 35 years of providing a home away from home for patients and caregivers during cancer treatment. 🎟️ Tickets are now available at the link in our bio! @dukecancerinstitute #communitygrowshere #gala #durhamnc

What does a day at SECU Caring House look like? 🏠 From a quiet cup of coffee in the morning to a ride to treatment and a comfortable place to return at the end of the day, follow along with Beth for a glimpse into the everyday moments that make Caring House feel like home. For patients traveling to Durham for cancer treatment, these moments are made possible by the generosity of our community. Will you make a gift to help provide an affordable place to stay and a supportive community for guests like Beth? Follow along with Beth’s day and make a gift at the link below. 💚 https://bit.ly/4z0Zg1s #adayinthelife #durhamnc

The @mahjladies said it best… you’re going to want to sign up for this one. 🀄️ Join us for SECU Caring House’s inaugural Mahjong for a Mission. An evening of Mahjong, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, prizes, and plenty of fun, all in support of patients and caregivers traveling to Durham for cancer treatment. 📅 Thursday, November 12 at 5:30PM 📍 Hope Valley Country Club 🀄️ All levels welcome! Grab your friends, fill a table, and come play for a mission that matters. Register today: https://secucaringhouse.org/save-the-date-mahjong-for-a-mission/ A big thank you to the @mahjladies for helping us spread the word! 💚 #MahjongForAMission #SECUCaringHouse #Mahjong #MahjLadies #DurhamNC

Cancer treatment affects more than the patient. For caregivers, weeks away from home can bring their own set of challenges. At SECU Caring House, both patients and caregivers have a place to rest, recharge and feel supported throughout treatment. A home away from home when they need it most. 💙 #homeawayfromhome #durhamnc

✨ Flashback Friday ✨ We’re looking back at some of our favorite moments from the 2026 Annual Benefit Gala! It was an unforgettable evening celebrating the community that makes our mission possible, and we’re already looking forward to what’s next. In 2027, we’ll celebrate a very special milestone: 35 years of hope, healing, and home. Stay tuned next week for an exciting announcement! 🏘 #communitygrowshere

🀄 Sponsor Spotlight: RosieGlow Skin Studio! We’re excited to recognize @rosieglowstudio as a Four Winds Sponsor of our Mahjong for a Mission tournament! Located in Durham, RosieGlow combines expert-led, personalized skincare with a relaxing spa experience, led by founder Jenny Schwade’s more than 20 years of skincare experience. We’re grateful for their support of our inaugural tournament and our mission to provide an affordable place to stay and supportive community to Duke Cancer Institute patients and their caregivers who call SECU Caring House home during treatment. ✨ Learn more about RosieGlow Skin Studio here: https://www.rosieglowstudio.com/ Interested in sponsoring Mahjong for a Mission? Contact development@caringhouse.org to learn more about available opportunities.

Each Tuesday evening, Caring House comes alive with the sounds of jazz, thanks to Michael Berliner and the “Mood Enhancers.” 🎶 This weekly tradition brings our guests together to relax, enjoy the music, and share a little joy. We’re so grateful for volunteers who generously share their talents and make evenings like these so special. #communitygrowshere 📸 courtesy of @gailvanmatrephotography

From foundation to framing, siding to paint - we’ve come a long way! 🏡 This #TransformationTuesday, take a look at the progress of our Making Room to Heal expansion and the new spaces taking shape for patients and caregivers traveling to Duke Cancer Institute for treatment. Follow our progress and learn more about the campaign: https://secucaringhouse.org/capital-campaign/ #MakingRoomToHeal #SECUCaringHouse #transformationtuesday

Sometimes, the best moments at Caring House are the ones our guests create together. 🎨 One of our talented guests recently shared her love of art by hosting a lesson for fellow guests. Look at these beautiful creations! #communitygrowshere

More than a place to lay your head. 💙 When cancer treatment brings patients and caregivers to Durham, SECU Caring House offers more than a room. Our House provides an affordable, comfortable place to rest, recharge, and find community alongside others walking a similar journey. From welcoming guest rooms to shared spaces that bring people together, Caring House is a home away from home when it’s needed most. If you or someone you know needs lodging while receiving treatment at @dukecancerinstitute, learn more about staying with us at the link in our bio. #communitygrowshere #durhamnc

There’s always something happening at SECU Caring House! 🏘 Catch up on the latest from around the House in our August newsletter. From construction progress and upcoming events, to special moments with our guests and community. 📬 Not on our email list yet? Sign up to have the latest Caring House news delivered right to your inbox! 🔗 Read the August newsletter + subscribe: https://bit.ly/4hV6aQE

A little four-legged joy at SECU Caring House. 🐾💙 Callie, a Goldendoodle who belongs to one of our wonderful volunteers, stopped by for a visit with our guests and made a new friend along the way. Sweet moments like these make our house feel more like home. #homeawayfromhome

Small gifts can make a lasting difference. 💙 Becoming a recurring donor is a simple way to support SECU Caring House each month. Your recurring gift helps ensure patients and caregivers traveling to Durham for cancer treatment have an affordable, supportive place to call home. Make your impact every month. 📅 Set up a recurring gift at https://secucaringhouse.org/donate/

A huge thank you to @shepherdsangels and the Roxboro Community School Volleyball Team for providing dinner and fellowship for our guests! We are so grateful for their commitment to supporting cancer patients and their families. 💛

Ready to play Mahjong for a Mission? 🀄 Join us Thursday, November 12 at Hope Valley Country Club for an evening of Mahjong, fun, and friendly competition. All in support of SECU Caring House! ✨ Gather your table and register today! https://secucaringhouse.org/save-the-date-mahjong-for-a-mission/ Interested in sponsoring Mahjong for a Mission? Contact development@caringhouse.org to learn more.

🔔 A bell ringing marks the end of a treatment journey, and the beginning of life after it. This morning, we had the honor of being present for one of our guests ringing that bell, joined by his wife and a few fellow guests who came together to cheer him on in a celebratory moment. As his wife put it, "being around the guests here feels like you've known them for a long time" and having others who understand what you're going through, going through it alongside you, has made all the difference. We're so grateful we got to be part of this story and to walk alongside our guests during treatment at Duke Cancer Institute. #communitygrowshere

Looking for an easy way to make a difference? 🍪 A granola bar, bag of popcorn, or pack of crackers can brighten the day of a guest staying at SECU Caring House during cancer treatment. Help us keep our snack pantry stocked! 🔗 View our Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EV1CQYY2D7UW?ref_=wl_share

A few more snaps from our afternoon with @dukefootball! 🏈 Thank you again for joining our guests for fun and games. #communitygrowshere

A big thank you to @dukefootball for spending time with our guests today! 🏈 From games and laughter to great conversations, your visit brought so much joy to our community. We are grateful for your generosity, kindness, and willingness to make a difference. Thank you for making SECU Caring House feel even more like home. 💙 P.S. Thank you for the signed helmet. We'll treasure it as a reminder of a special afternoon! #duke #durhamnc

"My experience here has been so much more than I expected." 💚 Richard and Debra traveled from Jacksonville, Florida, for Richard's cancer treatment. Having never been away from home for more than a week, the thought of spending two months away was daunting. What they found at SECU Caring House made a difficult journey a little easier. That's why we're here - to provide affordable lodging and a supportive community so patients and caregivers can focus on what matters most: healing. Learn about our mission: 🔗https://secucaringhouse.org/ #HomeAwayFromHome

One year ago today, we stood on this same ground with shovels in hand, ready to bring our expansion to life. Today, we're standing in front of it. Swipe through to see how far we've come → This expansion exists because of our founders' vision and a community that continues to carry it forward. What began as a rendering and a promise is now steel, walls, and a projected March 2027 opening date. When complete, it will add: 🏡 17 new guest rooms 🏥 6 new suites That means more families, from across North Carolina and beyond, will have an affordable place to stay close to treatment, without having to choose between their health and finances. Thank you to our community for helping us build a place where more cancer patients and caregivers can find rest, dignity, and connection during such a difficult journey. @secu_foundation @dukecancerinstitute Learn more about our expansion: https://secucaringhouse.org/capital-campaign/ #SECUCaringHouse #CommunityGrowsHere #NorthCarolina #durhamnc

The numbers tell part of the story, but the people behind them tell the rest. Last year, SECU Caring House welcomed 719 guests, provided 6,190 nights of lodging, and shared 170 volunteer-prepared meals. Behind every number is a patient, a caregiver, a story of resilience, and a community that made it possible. Happy National Healthcare Hospitality Week to our incredible staff, volunteers, donors, meal providers, and supporters who make SECU Caring House feel like home. 💙 @healthcarehospitalitynetwork #NHHW2026 #HealthcareHospitalityWeek #SECUCaringHouse

🀄 Save the date! We're excited to introduce Mahjong for a Mission. A brand-new event benefiting SECU Caring House. Join us on Thursday, November 12, at Hope Valley Country Club for an evening of Mahjong, connection, and friendly competition with renowned Tournament Director, Dana Lange. Every table played helps provide affordable lodging and a supportive community for Duke Cancer Institute patients and their caregivers during treatment. Register today:🔗 https://bit.ly/4yvLBQO Have questions or interested in learning more? Contact development@caringhouse.org.

Sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to change someone's journey. For Goldsboro resident, Nancy, it began with a chance conversation at @dukecancerinstitute. Another patient told her about SECU Caring House, and that unexpected encounter led her and her husband to a place where they could stay close to treatment during the next four weeks. Today, we're grateful to be a small part of Nancy's journey, and a place where families can stay close to care when they need it most. 💙 #homeawayfromhome

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team from Mt. Zion Baptist Church for preparing a delicious dinner for our guests! It was an evening filled with fellowship, laughter, and the kind of kindness that makes SECU Caring House feel like home. 💙🍽️ #volunteersmakeadifference #communitygrowshere

As we close another fiscal year, we're filled with gratitude. Because of your generosity, compassion, and support, SECU Caring House continued to provide Duke Cancer Institute patients and caregivers with more than an affordable place to stay, we provided a community where healing feels like home. Whether you donated, volunteered, prepared a meal, attended an event, shared our mission, or cheered us on, you made a difference. Thank you for being part of our story. We can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together in the year ahead! 💙💚

Summer snacks needed! ☀️ Summer is here, and our snack bin could use a refresh! On average, guests spend 4-6 weeks at SECU Caring House while receiving treatment. Easy, grab-and-go snacks help make long treatment days a little easier for patients and caregivers alike. Visit our Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EV1CQYY2D7UW?ref_=wl_share

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and meals like this remind our guests that they're not facing cancer alone. 💙 Thank you to our incredible board member, Shawnette Rochelle, and everyone who volunteered their time to prepare and serve dinner. A home-cooked meal offers more than nourishment, it provides comfort, connection, and a sense of home during treatment. Interested in serving a meal with your family, friends, coworkers, or organization? We'd love to welcome you to our volunteer community. Reach out to learn more about our Meal Team program. 🔗 https://secucaringhouse.org/provide-a-meal/

"From the moment you open that door, you're greeted with smiles . An intense, welcoming feeling that you are home." 💙 Henry found a community of people who reminded him that even in life's hardest moments, caring can make all the difference. At SECU Caring House, caring is more than our name, it's what you make possible every day. As our fiscal year comes to a close, there's still time to help the next family who walks through our doors find comfort, healing, and care. Make your gift by June 30 at 🔗 https://secucaringhouse.org/donate/

At last night's Board Meeting and Annual Picnic at the @washingtondukeinn, our board members rolled up their sleeves to think critically about the opportunities and challenges ahead. Together, we explored ways to expand awareness of our mission, strengthen community partnerships, and prepare for the financial stewardship required as our expansion progresses. As our new facility takes shape and we prepare to double our capacity to serve patients and caregivers receiving treatment at @dukecancerinstitute, we're grateful to be guided by a board that leads with compassion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to the families we serve. 💙

A few recent meal highlights from our kitchen to yours. 💙🍽️ A heartfelt thank you to @silver_connections, @ncsecu Durham Branch, and the many volunteers who have recently provided meals at SECU Caring House. Your generosity helps make our house feel a little more like home. #homeawayfromhome #DurhamNC

34 years ago, our community came together to build SECU Caring House. 🏘 Since opening in 1992, we've welcomed more than 19,000 patients and caregivers seeking a home away from home during cancer treatment. Today, we're building again. Our expansion is taking shape and will allow us to serve twice as many families in need of affordable lodging and supportive community. Help us make room to heal for generations to come. Learn more and support the expansion at 🔗 https://secucaringhouse.org/capital-campaign/

June is Cancer Survivorship Month. This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and determination of cancer survivors everywhere. We also recognize the caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and supporters who walk alongside them throughout their journey. 💙 Looking for survivorship events and resources? Visit https://www.dukehealth.org/survivorship-month #CancerSurvivorsMonth #CancerSupport #CommunityGrowsHere

“My stress level is zero.” 💙 After months of exhausting four-hour round trips for treatment, Cheryl found respite at SECU Caring House. Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact a supportive place to stay can have during cancer treatment. Read our newest blog post to learn more about Cheryl’s journey and the peace she found at SECU Caring House. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3PJYQvA #WhereHealingFeelsLikeHome #CancerSupport #HomeAwayFromHome

House sightings! A few of our guests gathering around the table for lunch. We love seeing guests enjoying the common areas that make SECU Caring House feel like home. 🏡

A thoughtful note, a few comforting snacks, and a reminder that our guests are not alone. 💛 Thank you to Croasdaile Village for putting together these lovely care packages for our guests. We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our Home Away From Home! 🏡

We loved welcoming volunteers from Fellowship Baptist Church to SECU Caring House! 💙 The group stopped on our screened-in porch for a photo while touring the House before serving dinner to our guests. We’re always grateful for the opportunity to share our mission and show community members their impact first-hand! #homeawayfromhome #durhamnc

When Calvin traveled from Greensboro to Durham for hyperbaric therapy, SECU Caring House became his home for three months. During that time, he found a community that supported him along the way. 💙 As we close out our fiscal year, we’re working to raise $4,500 to provide 100 nights of lodging for patients and caregivers traveling for cancer treatment at Duke Cancer Institute. Help us finish the year strong and remind patients like Calvin that healing happens together. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4da5eFn

Wishlist Wednesday 💙 Help us keep SECU Caring House stocked with the everyday essentials that bring comfort and convenience to our guests during treatment. Current needs include: • Napkins • K-Cups • Paper products • Trash bags • Snacks View our full Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EV1CQYY2D7UW?ref_=wl_share

Every day, guests staying at SECU Caring House rely on our shuttle service to get to and from life-saving appointments at @dukecancerinstitute. 🏥 Providing reliable and convenient transportation helps ease the stress of daily logistics so guests can focus on what matters most: healing. Learn more about our services at https://secucaringhouse.org/

“Come and knock on our door…” 💙✨ In true Mrs. Roper fashion, one of our guests stopped by the lobby to celebrate her 100th treatment with a dear friend before heading off to a Mrs. Roper Romp benefiting the American Cancer Society! #homeawayfromhome #communitygrowshere

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating the incredible volunteers who greet every guest with warmth and compassion at our front desk. 💙 They are often the first smile, the first conversation, and the first sense of comfort our guests experience, and that matters more than words can say. We are so grateful for the time, care, and heart they bring to SECU Caring House each and every day! #volunteersmakeadifference

“Many nights we sat up laughing, crying, and playing games through the confusion and the pain of treatment.” This is what your support makes possible. 💙 As we approach the close of our fiscal year, we’re asking our community to come together to ensure every patient traveling to Duke Cancer Institute has a place to land without added financial burden. $45 = one night. One less worry. One more moment of support. Give today and be part of someone’s story. https://bit.ly/4sZJC2Z

Moments like this are what SECU Caring House is all about. 💙 Guests finding friendship, understanding, and support along the way. This is where community grows. #durhamnc #homeawayfromhome

A huge milestone is taking shape at SECU Caring House. 🏘 This week, we poured the foundation for our expanded facility. Soon, framing will begin, and we cannot wait to watch this vision continue to rise. When complete, this expansion will allow us to serve twice as many families, with 17 additional guest rooms and 6 bone and marrow transplant suites. Thank you to everyone helping make this possible. The future of SECU Caring House is rising from the ground up. 💙 Learn more about the expansion: https://secucaringhouse.org/capital-campaign/

We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Rudy's Charity Golf Classic for raising vital funds for SECU Caring House! An AMAZING $20,150 was raised to support our organization and the patients and families we serve. ⛳💙 Thank you to Rudy’s, every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who made this impact possible. Because of you, more families will have a home away from home when they need it most.

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who help make SECU Caring House feel like home. 💙 From preparing meals and leading art therapy, to offering prayer services, sharing music, welcoming guests at the front desk, and so much more, your kindness and generosity create the supportive community that means so much to our guests. Thank you for all you do to make SECU Caring House a place where healing feels like home! #volunteerappreciation #homeawayfromhome

On Monday, SECU Caring House had the pleasure of being the benefiting charity of Rudy's Charity Golf Classic. We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Rudy’s for their support and for the opportunity to share our mission with so many wonderful people! ⛳ It meant so much to have a team made up of SECU Caring House board members, friends, and one of our guests representing us on the course. Thank you for helping provide a home away from home for patients and caregivers traveling to Duke Cancer Institute. 💙

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