SECU Hospice House

05/06/2026

Join the group this evening at 5:00 p.m. We're here to support you wherever you are in your grief journey.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our own Kyle Mobley for his Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leader of the Year nomination and to all of the other deserving nominees.

🎉 The wait is over! 🎉
We are thrilled to reveal the nominees for the 2025 Emerging Leader of the Year Award, featured at our Annual Legacy Awards presented by Ron Hester of Barbetta, LLC.

We are excited to recognize these nominees—inspiring professionals under 40 making a significant impact on our community and their organizations:
🌟 Carter Jones, Narron Wenzel, P.A.
🌟 Joelina Landa, United Community Bank
🌟 Jonathan McHatton, Parrish Funeral Home
🌟 Shatisha Mclaurin, Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center LLC & Tay and Son Enterprise and Avenue of Hope
🌟 Kyle Mobley, UNC Health Johnston
🌟 Hannah Stecher, Home Life Care
🌟 Dr. LaShawndra White, Johnston Community College

Join us to celebrate these leaders and celebrate as we announce the recipient on:
📅 Monday, May 19th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Farm at 42
🍹 5:00 PM: Cocktail Reception (Sponsored by United Community Bank)
🍽️ 6:00 PM: Dinner & Awards Program

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors: Flowers Plantation • Carolina Air Repair • Pirate's Pest and Termite Control, LLC • Evolve Nutrition • The Insurance Shoppe of NC • Twin Rivers IV Hydration- North Carolina

Want to get involved? Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Register now to reserve your seat at https://business.triangleeastchamber.com/events/details/triangle-east-2026-legacy-awards-12644

04/25/2026

This National Volunteer Week, there's a meaningful way to get involved right here in Johnston County.

SECU Hospice House is looking for administrative volunteers to serve as a steady, welcoming presence for families and visitors during some of life's most significant moments.

What the role involves:
• Greeting guests as they arrive
• Providing light administrative support
• Helping guide visitors throughout the hospice house

Shifts are 3 hours, with coverage needed 7 days a week between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Interested? Reach out to Lesley Richmond, Volunteer Coordinator: 📧 lesley.richmond@unchealth.unc.edu Or sign up at https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1813415982.

04/24/2026

Honoring a loved one's birthday by giving back.

Tammy Wood, a longtime UNC Health Johnston team member, has brought horses to SECU Hospice House for years. Her husband was in our care this past year and shared that same love. Yesterday would have been his birthday, so the family came back, this time with Doc the mini horse, kitchen donations, and a first-timer: Otis, a mini donkey in therapy training owned by Tammy's daughter Emily and her veteran husband. It was Otis's first visit. One of our beloved guests, who spent his life raising horses, reached out his window to meet him and smiled the whole time. Staff did too.

Thank you, Tammy, Emily, and family. 💛

04/22/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 💛

Today, at the annual UNC Health Johnston Volunteer Appreciation celebration, we were honored to present our Hospice Angel Award to an incredible volunteer, Sandi Gregory (pictured right with volunteer coordinator Lesley Richmond).

This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to bring comfort, kindness, and unwavering support to our hospice patients, families, and staff, and Sandi embodies all of that and more! She is always willing to step in wherever she is needed, taking on additional projects with a positive attitude and a caring heart. She also helps guide and train new volunteers, offering her time, patience, and encouragement. Because of her, our team is stronger, and our mission continues to thrive.

Thank you to Sandi and all of our volunteers for your generosity and willingness to serve.

04/13/2026

Did you know that each of the 18 patient rooms at the SECU Hospice House has a bird feeder?

Watching the birds brings a simple but meaningful sense of comfort and joy to our patients and their families during their time here. Our volunteers help keep the feeders stocked, ensuring those peaceful moments continue each day.

This weekend, we upgraded our feeders, replacing older ones with a more sturdy, uniform style that is easier to maintain and better enables us to care for this special part of the Hospice House experience.

Thank you to the team from Stevens Chapel Baptist Church that installed the new feeders around our grounds during their service day.

This project was made possible through donations to the Johnston Health Foundation Hospice Fund, supporting meaningful moments like these for our patients and families. We also want to thank DeWayne's for their support in obtaining the most beautiful bird feeders.

03/19/2026

The SECU Hospice House is seeking a talented volunteer or group to create our annual memorial quilt—a meaningful project that honors and celebrates the lives of those we’ve cared for, using fabric submitted by their families.

If you’re interested in contributing your time and skill to something truly special, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more, please reach out to Lesley Richmond, Volunteer Coordinator, at lesley.richmond@unchealth.unc.edu.

02/09/2026

Months Still Available: Adopt Our Pantry!

There are still months available for community members to adopt the SECU Hospice House pantry—and we'd love your support! 💙

We're seeking churches, businesses, community groups, or individuals to adopt one month by providing weekly pantry items for our patients, families, and volunteers.

When you adopt a month, you'll help stock essential items such as:

- Bottled water
- Individual cans of soda
- Individual bags of chips
- Plastic forks and spoons
- Coffee creamer
- Additional items may be requested as needs arise.

This is a meaningful way to support families during a difficult time and help us maintain a warm, welcoming environment.

Interested in adopting a month? Contact Lesley Richmond at 919-209-5103 or Lesley.Richmond@unchealth.unc.edu.

02/05/2026

A few of our favorite snowy scenes from SECU Hospice house during this past weekend’s winter weather.❄️ We love seeing the peace and serenity of snow outside our windows.

02/04/2026

‼️❄️ Seasons of Grief Meeting Cancelled, Feb. 4‼️❄️

Due to the chance of wintry weather this afternoon through the evening, the Seasons of Grief support group meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Please be safe this afternoon, and mark your calendars for our next group meeting on Wednesday, March 4.

Send a message to learn more

01/26/2026

Volunteer at SECU Hospice House:
Bring comfort, compassion, and companionship to patients and families when it matters most.

💙 Flexible scheduling
💙 Supportive team
💙 Meaningful connections
💙 No prior hospice experience required
💙 New online, self-paced training for convenience

👉 Join our volunteer team today: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1813415982

Questions? Contact Lesley Richmond:
📞 919-209-5103
✉️ Lesley.Richmond@unchealth.unc.edu