Family Promise works to address the complex issue of childhood and family homelessness. Of course the best way to solve homelessness, is to help people not become homeless in the first place. To that end, Family Promise assists when a family faces homelessness, and works to avoid the trauma of a family losing their housing. Their goal is not simply getting families into housing - it is keeping them housed. Stabilization programs provide support and reduce the risk of a family’s re-entry into homelessness. Through programs including budgeting classes, financial literacy, education and career pathways, community connections and more, 95% of the families served remain housed one year later. Helping Family Promise may be here at Queen of Peace, at another area church, or at Family Promise’s new “Promise Center”.
At present, Family Promise has need of:
1) Adopt-a-Family tailored meals-ideal for small groups or dedicated ministries. Groups would "adopt" a set number of families and prepare fresh, home cooked meals and deliver on a designated day of week or month.
2) Pantry provision deliveries-ideal for youth groups or larger congregational involvement. Church/group organizes food drives/collects items. Volunteers sort into "Family Care Packages" and deliver ton bi-weekly or monthly ba
Contact: Lisa Duncanson and Laura Waltrip at [email protected]
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