by Katy Penner | Nov 27, 2017 | Fund Raising
Join us with a special year-end donation and help TWICE AS MANY families! This year, hope has changed the story for over 500 people in our community. Your generosity matters. Thank you! In our Sustainable Independence Program (SIP), we offer partnership, family, and...
by Katy Penner | Nov 14, 2017 | Guests & Graduates, Mission & Values, Staff, Volunteer
By Katy Penner With stats and input from Carrie Corliss & Jacqueline Cook Green We each have this human gift of belonging to offer. Before we all got into this Family Promise work, we were surprised and heartbroken to learn: One in four homeless persons is a...
by Katy Penner | Nov 7, 2017 | Fund Raising
We are pleased to introduce our Win-win-win fair trade t-shirts! WIN for producers These shirts are made by Alta Gracia in a living wage factory in the Dominican Republic, prioritizing ethical treatment of workers. Fair trade principles provide dignity and partner...
by Katy Penner | Oct 17, 2017 | Fund Raising, Mission & Values
Who are these Heroes we keep talking about? The theme for this year’s Gala Fundraiser is Heroes: Changing the Story for Homeless Families. We are celebrating the many different contributions and types of heroes we have witnessed, as our community has come...
by Katy Penner | Sep 30, 2017 | Fund Raising, Housing, Mission & Values, Staff, Volunteer
Here’s what we need to get this show on the road! How can YOU be involved in expanding to care for more families? 13 Host Congregations Having the written commitment from 13 additional congregations means we could double the capacity and serve twice as many...
by Katy Penner | Sep 30, 2017 | Mission & Values
As we look to the future, we believe it’s important to dream. We have a dream that every child in our community would have a home. We have a dream of more families gaining housing and a safe, stable environment. We dream that every person in our community is...
by Katy Penner | Sep 30, 2017 | Mission & Values, Volunteer
Family Promise Week is October 22 – 29 nationwide. Because of your collective efforts, Family Promise of Greater Wichita has been able to help children and their families right here in our community. But were you aware that Family Promise of Greater Wichita is one of...
by Katy Penner | Sep 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
What a joy to welcome Aarian to our staff! Aarian Tipton is a first-year masters student at Wichita State, studying Social Work. She will be assisting with family case management and a variety of areas over the next two semesters. Aarian is originally from Wichita and...
by Katy Penner | Aug 26, 2017 | Guests & Graduates, Support Services
It has been a busy time at Family Promise of Greater Wichita! Parents are seeking out stability for a new school year, and we are grateful to be a part of the lives of families in a homeless circumstance. Our work together goes beyond hosting the families that you see...
by Katy Penner | Aug 25, 2017 | Mission & Values
It’s our goal to advocate for the families we serve and bring light to important issues in our community. Therefore, our Board and Staff have just submitted this letter to the Wichita Eagle. We at Family Promise of Greater Wichita would like to respond to the...
