Brighter House

01/01/2026

Ringing in the new year at the clubhouse with a New Years classic meal!

01/01/2026

Please see our Member Made Newsletter for January 2026.

Included in the newsletter is a note of remembrance for a member that we had sadly lost in December, along with a testimony personally written by him prior to his passing. Our clubhouse community mourns the loss of him, and our hearts are with his family and friends.

12/25/2025

Good Evening Brighter House Colleagues, and Merry Christmas,

We unfortunately will NOT be open for tomorrow, Friday, December 26th. This is due to multiple staff absences from illness, resulting in unforeseen lack of staff coverage.

We intend to be back open to normal operating hours on Monday, December 29th.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, and thank you for your flexibility.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Brighter House!

During yesterdays Christmas Party at the clubhouse, a clubhouse member shared a quote that resonated with many members about this holiday season:

“A Christmas wish for those with mental illness centers on gentleness, understanding, peace, and connection, hoping for a season where they feel seen, not judged, find small moments of comfort, know they're loved even in isolation, and receive practical support like accessible mental health care and a compassionate community, allowing them to heal and feel worthy of joy.”

May we continue to do so in the new year.

12/19/2025

Thanks to a recent grant we received by NC DHHS, we have purchased a brand new 15-passenger van for the clubhouse!

Today, we were able to take it on its maiden voyage to Bo's Entertainment in Lenoir for a bowling outing. Even though the weather was poor, we all had a blast.

12/11/2025

Yesterday, we had a surprise Health Department inspection, and I’ll be honest, we were all a little nervous. But I’m proud to share that Brighter House received a perfect Superior rating.

As the director, I could easily shine the spotlight on our staff or take some of that credit myself. However, the biggest thanks belongs to our members. They are the ones who take care of their clubhouse every single day. They clean, organize, cook, work side by side, and treat this space like it truly belongs to them.

To some, a simple inspection may not seem like a big deal. But to me, it represents something deeper. It shows that we’ve built a place where members have ownership and pride, and where responsibility is shared and growth is visible in the little things.

This was not just a perfect score. It was a major win for our community, and I’m incredibly proud of what our members accomplish every day.

Thank you all for your continued support.

- Stephen Savarimuthu, Executive Director

12/11/2025

Happy Wellness Wednesday! We've been caught up in holiday cheer at Brighter House and took a small break from our scheduled wellness tips but we are back to share more advice on how to stay warm during low temperatures!

12/09/2025

Good Evening Brighter House Colleagues,

In correlation with Burke County Public Schools, we will be operating on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, December 9th. Member hours will be from 10am - 3pm.

If you are scheduled to be picked up in the morning, we will be doing pickups between 10am-11am. Please be on the lookout for us.

Stay safe, and we hope to see you soon.

12/09/2025

Burke County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students and staff on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, due to below-freezing temperatures and possible icy roadways. We will continue to monitor weather conditions. A grab-and-go breakfast will be available. The YMCA before-school program will operate on a 2-hour delay as well.

12/07/2025

We are honored to be chosen for this. Thank you for believing and supporting our mission!

🌟 Announcing the 2025 Mull Grant Recipients! 🌟

A huge thank you to the Mull Committee for their thoughtful review process, and congratulations to this year’s grantees - a standout group of organizations making a real impact in Burke County 💙✨

12/05/2025

Better late than never!

Check out our December Monthly Newsletter, wrapping up 2025!

12/04/2025

2-Hour Delay for Friday the 5th. Those being picked up by us can expect us between 10am-11am.

Stay safe!