WE HAVE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

The Junior League of Wichita is committing $50,000 and volunteer leadership to support Family Promise of Greater Wichita in launching a new program that aims to stabilize families who are at risk for homelessness. “It is a big challenge for many families to remain in housing, even after they obtain temporary shelter and help with immediate needs. Without continued support, coaching and mentorship, families are still living paycheck to paycheck and are only one more crisis away from plummeting back into homelessness,” said Stacia Thompson, Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Wichita.

The Stabilization Program, a successful model that has been implemented in other communities, is designed to provide homeless families with an opportunity to receive ongoing case management and support with obtaining long-term housing, employment, counseling, and a variety of other life skills. Families will also build savings and work towards financial stability.

Junior League of Wichita President Rachel Banning stated “Junior League of Wichita has worked with the community for the last eight years to combat child abuse through awareness,
prevention, and intervention. During that time it has become clear that there are a wide variety of factors that contribute to cycles of maltreatment and abuse, including unstable housing. We are excited to partner with Family Promise of Greater Wichita to break these powerful cycles and support families in creating a healthy, stable environment for their children.”

Family Promise will work with Junior League members over the next two years to launch and grow the program. “We are seeing an increase in families who are at risk for homelessness due to the ongoing pandemic and associated economic hardships. The Stabilization Program will be key to our ability to meet the evolving needs of the Wichita community,” said Thompson.

Thank you, Junior League of Wichita!

Family Promise of Greater Wichita unites hearts and hands to provide compassionate hospitality and empower homeless families with children to achieve sustainable independence. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.