by Katy Penner | Jan 7, 2020 | Mission & Values
What makes us special? Why are we unique? We go deeper. The Board pondered this at our annual retreat in December, as we celebrated 2019 victories and looked ahead to goals for 2020. Many agencies provide shelter. Many provide meals, or case management. All of these...
by Katy Penner | Dec 28, 2019 | Fund Raising, Guests & Graduates, Mission & Values
Dear Friends, The holiday season for many means celebrations with family and friends. Gathering together to enjoy and share memories, food and exchange gifts. Unfortunately not everyone has a home to gather in or a support network to celebrate with. For the past three...
by Katy Penner | Dec 26, 2019 | Mission & Values
Thanks to the kind support of donors and volunteers, we have remodeled and moved into our NEW Day House space, Family Promise at St. John’s! This space at 401 N. Emporia is generously provided by St. John’s Episcopal Church and allows us to empower more...
by Katy Penner | Oct 20, 2019 | Community Partners, Fund Raising, Mission & Values
** Happy Family Promise Week! **We celebrate all weekthe impact that Family Promiseis having locally and nationwide. 5 ways you can be a part of the#FamilyPromiseWeek19 fun!1. Feature Family Promise in your Congregation next Sunday.And thanks to you who already did...
by Katy Penner | Aug 19, 2019 | Mission & Values
When we first explain the Family Promise program, this common question arises: “Why aren’t you giving a faith presentation?” Sometimes it is, “Our church would need to share the Gospel if we’re going to host.” I’d like to tell you that on a regular basis, clients beat...
by Katy Penner | Jun 4, 2019 | Mission & Values
Recently, I’ve been in a group with a few friends discussing what wholeness and restoration look like in real life. In the Discipling for Development strategy offered by the Navigators, restoration is important in four key areas: with self, others, God, and...
