by Katy Penner | Oct 28, 2018 | Community Partners, Mission & Values
Awareness is spreading, as various sectors contribute to the work of empowering families to move from homeless to home. Thanks volunteers, for spreading the word, sharing our social media, and telling your friends about the needs and solutions available. Your efforts...
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...
