by Katy Penner | Nov 15, 2018 | Guests & Graduates, Staff
This week marks my one year anniversary of serving with Family Promise! In reflection, I wanted to share some observations entitled, “Top 8 Sounds Overheard at the Day House.” Drumroll please… Laughing, Singing and Playing! Before anything else the Day House is...
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 | Oct 8, 2018 | Volunteer
We love that everyone can find a spot at Family Promise. When we all combine our efforts, we can make big changes for homeless families in Greater Wichita. Have you been wondering how YOU might play a part? Here are some current volunteer openings. Please let us know...
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 | Sep 27, 2018 | Staff
Please help us welcome Adena McCowan to our staff team! She joins Dawn Epp as a Case Manager, providing guidance, accountability, and partnership to our guest families as they work on their individual goals. Adena grew up in the Quaker tradition in the small Colorado...
by Katy Penner | Sep 12, 2018 | Fund Raising
Let’s have more light. That’s the idea behind this year’s Third Annual Fundraiser Gala, Be the Light, set for October 21. Please come join us! This concept of light is about putting more of what we DO want in the world. There is plenty to see of what we DON’T want,...
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 | Aug 14, 2018 | Housing
Our Housing Team has been really busy lately, so we wanted to introduce you to Jimmy Jemmerson, the chair of the team, and ask him for details. Jimmy has been a volunteer Board Member since our opening in Fall 2016, and his heart for people is very clearly what...
