by Beth Schafers | Dec 22, 2022 | Community Partners, Volunteer
One of the things I love most about the Family Promise model is how the community rallies around families in various ways. As the Director of Development & Community Engagement, I get to see this play out in small ways every day. One of the most beautiful things...
by Beth Schafers | Dec 16, 2022 | Community Partners, Housing, Staff, Support Services
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is thrilled to welcome Theresa Alvarado to the FPGW Staff! Theresa joins the team as a Family Advocate, providing support and case management for families in the FPGW Emergency Services Program. Theresa brings years of experience in...
by Beth Schafers | Sep 23, 2022 | Community Partners, Mission & Values, Volunteer
On Saturday, September 10th, one of FPGW’s founding Host Congregations, Hope Mennonite Church, gathered to grieve as a congregation after the loss of their pastor, Dave Stevens, in a tragic accident the week before. The hearts of Hope’s members were...
by Beth Schafers | Sep 20, 2022 | Community Partners, Mission & Values, Staff, Volunteer
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is happy to introduce Rachel Morrison, who has recently joined the FPGW team! Rachel will be working with Family Promise during her year of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America). Rachel is currently a...
by Beth Schafers | Nov 21, 2020 | Community Partners, Mission & Values
When searching for a faith congregation to call home, there are several key things usually taken into account: sound teaching, strong ministry groups, engaging worship, good coffee (OK – I’m mostly kidding about that one), and a welcoming culture. These are all...
by Beth Schafers | Nov 12, 2020 | Community Partners, Mission & Values
We are thrilled to welcome BreAnn Gilkey as the newest member of the Family Promise of Greater Wichita Board of Directors! BreAnn is a lifelong Wichitan with a passion for serving our community with heart and grace. After earning her Masters in Social Work, she worked...
