RALEIGH, N.C.–The ribbon has been cut at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin, the first inpatient hospice facility in Yadkin County to serve patients and families in the Yadkin Valley region.
The dedication was well attended, with representatives from State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and SECU Foundation joining leaders from Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, Hospice of Surry County, Inc. and numerous local and county supporters. SECU members, through their Foundation, helped boost capital campaign efforts for the construction of the 11,000-square-foot Yadkinville facility with a $1 million challenge grant announced in 2015.
SECU Foundation Board member Michael Clements spoke briefly during the ceremony. Highlighting the commitment of CU members, partnering groups and volunteers.
“This has been a long-awaited day and we would like to acknowledge the hard work and perseverance of all who have supported the great need for inpatient hospice care services in this region, said Clements. “The challenge has been met and now SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin is helping meet the increased need for respite and hospice care services for family members of patients who can no longer be cared for in the home.”