Brighter House

04/09/2026

For our April outing, we went to see the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

It was a great time, and we loved the new renovated theater seats!

04/08/2026

Happy Wellness Wednesday!
This week we wanted to share the importance of being around others and trust in the workplace. At clubhouse, we strive for self improvement, and that means no one gets left behind. We work together to provide a space that is accepting of all members, regardless of age or degree of disability.
We celebrate our differences and work together for the betterment of the clubhouse community.

04/08/2026

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Members wanted to share information they learned this week on cultural diversity and the changing traditions around the world.
Enjoy!

04/08/2026

Today, Brighter House Celebrates 2 years of service. Thank you for supporting us then, now, and in the future!

We will announce soon a few fundraisers in the works. Be on the lookout for updates.

04/05/2026

04/01/2026

April Fools’ Day tried to get us good at Brighter House… and honestly, it almost did!

Nothing says “gotcha!” like a flat tire right when you’ve got places to be. But thankfully, the joke didn’t last long thanks to the incredible team at Momentum Tire & Car Care of Morganton. They were quick to come out, get us taken care of, and have us safely back on the road in no time.

We’re so grateful for their help today and can’t recommend them enough. If you ever find yourself in a similar “April Fools” situation, you’ll be in great hands with them!

04/01/2026

The April 2026 Newsletter is here! Check out all the great things we've been doing at the clubhouse, along with a New Member Spotlight!

03/31/2026

Today was bittersweet, as we say not “goodbye”, rather, “see you later” to an amazing person in our clubhouse, Isabell Lattimore.

Isabell came on staff at Brighter House March of 2025, and has been an asset to growing our clubhouse and making the culinary unit amazing.

We wish Isabell a wonderful retirement, and hope to see her again really soon.

03/31/2026

We’ve got some big news to share. Brighter House has officially earned a 3-year accreditation from CARF International!

This is something we’ve been working toward for a long time, and it means a lot to us. CARF accreditation looks closely at how we operate and support our members, so this recognition speaks to the quality of care and community we strive to provide every day.

We’re proud of this milestone and grateful for everyone who supports Brighter House.

03/27/2026

There’s something really special about the way learning happens here.

In the Clubhouse model, it’s not just staff teaching members. Members teach each other every day. Skills, knowledge, life experience… it all gets shared.

Someone who has done something before walks alongside someone who hasn’t yet. And before long, they’re the one passing it on to the next person.

That’s how confidence grows. That’s how community is built.

It’s not just about learning new skills. It’s about realizing you already have something valuable to offer.

03/26/2026

Happy late Wellness Wednesday! We have had a lot going on the past few weeks and more events and activities on the way. Today, members and staff worked on a Wellness Wednesday post about Diabetes and its effects on others. Members working on the post informed staff that they and others struggle with this health condition and would like to bring more awareness to it!

03/21/2026

On this T-Shirt Friday, we are excited to take Republic Services with us as we visit Brighter House! 💙

Today we’re highlighting Brighter House — a local nonprofit dedicated to improving health, increasing opportunity, and reducing isolation for individuals living with serious mental illness.

As Morganton’s first wellness clubhouse, they provide a supportive space for members to build relationships, gain confidence, and grow through meaningful connection and work.

We’re especially excited for the upcoming B.I.G. Challenge this April and can’t wait to see all the ways our community will come together to support organizations like Brighter House. 🌎