BlountHospitalityHouse.org
Title
Blount Hospitality House
Description
The Blount Hospitality House was the first hospitality house in the state of Alabama. It opened 1980 as The Hospital Hospitality House of Huntsville, Inc. The present House, now called the Blount Hospitality House, was completed in 1988. The name of the house was changed to honor the tireless efforts and dedication of its original Executive Director, Mrs. Bernice Blount. During the past two decades, the House has served over 20,000 guests from 58 Alabama counties, 44 other states, and 13 foreign countries.
"Thanks to Mrs. Blount for sharing her love by letting my family stay here. You are a very special woman and have touched lives all over the United States."
On February 22, 2006 the Blount Hospitality House Board of Directors held a retirement luncheon for Mrs. Bernice Blount to celebrate twenty-five years of dedicated service as the Executive Director. Many of Bernice’s friends, as well as current and past board members spoke at the luncheon. Bernice's love and commitment to serving others was the theme that ran through most commentaries. Though Bernice was hired by the Board of Directors, she truly was the driving force behind every aspect of the business of running the house. Bernice was the glue that held everything together, including the board of directors. Her shoes will be very difficult to fill! However, there is comfort in knowing that she is not far away. In the past few months since her retirement, she has been a regular volunteer at the House, supporting and encouraging others in their service to family members in crisis.
Languages
English
Contact
- Blount Hospitality House
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- Huntsville AL
- United States 35801
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- +1.2565347014
