by Katy Penner | Oct 28, 2018 | Fund Raising, Mission & Values
The 3rd Annual Gala, Be the Light, was a huge success and raised over $65,000 for our program’s ongoing work. This is more than the event has ever raised! The evening featured themes of light with a special song, and a hopeful and inspiring testimony from a...
by Katy Penner | Sep 27, 2018 | Mission & Values
A message from our Board President, Carrie Corliss. For many of us partnering with Family Promise, sharing a meal and a safe place to sleep has become a very special part of our lives. We’ve made dear friends who were once in a homeless crisis but are now in permanent...
by Katy Penner | Aug 29, 2018 | Fund Raising, Mission & Values
Dear Family Promise Friends, Because every child in our community should have a safe warm place to call home: The Second Rotation is coming November 4! Some families in our community are in very dark situations, so let’s expand the light and HOPE we can offer....
by Katy Penner | Aug 20, 2018 | Mission & Values, Staff
No, really. This is not just a catchphrase. We do REAL life with families. From January to June, I had the privilege of serving as the Interim Director for Family Promise here locally, and it has been stretching and learning and a gift of an experience. In my...
by Katy Penner | Jul 24, 2018 | Mission & Values
As we get deep into life with guest families, we are noticing this desire to FIX and CURE every obstacle that a family may face. And we would like to do it as soon as possible. But what if that isn’t our role? I have been challenged by some wise words from Henri...
by Katy Penner | Jul 3, 2018 | Fund Raising, Mission & Values
We have had some moments of unspeakable joy, and a few moments of “How in the world did we get here?” It has been an exciting and growing year. YOU — guests, volunteers, congregations staff, board, and donors — have been inspiring teammates and wonderful extended...
