The SECU Foundation has announced a $2 million challenge grantto build the new SECU Family House at New Hanover Regional MedicalCenter in Wilmington, N.C.
|The foundation is funded solely by the 1.8 million members ofthe $25.3 billion State Employees' Credit Union in Raleigh,N.C.
|The new hospitality house will provide approximately 24 guestrooms with private baths and a large kitchen and living room forguests to use while their loved ones are being treated at theWilmington hospital, the foundation said.
|The challenge grant was provided through a partnership with thehospital, its auxiliary and its foundation, the SECU Foundation said.
|“The NHRMC Hospitality House has been offering accommodations topatients and families at NHRMC for many years. Thispartnership will help us build a new facility, while also helpingus continue our mission to offer accommodations to our patients andtheir families at a time when they need it most,” said Jack Barto,president/CEO of NHRMC, at 769 beds and more than 5,000 employeesone of the largest healthcare provider in the Carolinas.
|“Hospitality homes like SECU Family House are a tremendousresource and provide a warm and comfortable place for travelingfamilies to rest and cope in a time of great need. SECUmembers are proud to support this project which truly representsthe credit union's philosophy of 'People Helping People,'” said JimBarber, SECU Foundation board chair.
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