by Katy Penner | Aug 22, 2017 | Vehicles, Volunteer
The generosity of our Family Promise networks continues to amaze us. Our Vehicle Initiative is off and running because caring hearts and hands have decided to pass along cars they no longer need. Ivery and Jonathan Kaufman are some of these donors. They have been...
by Katy Penner | Aug 3, 2017 | Housing
By Eric Wilson WICHITA, Kan. – To help area homeless families with children find affordable housing, Family Promise of Greater Wichita is launching its Almost Home initiative. Almost Home partners with local landlords to reduce housing costs by offering affordable...
by Katy Penner | Jul 26, 2017 | Graduate Stories
By Katy Penner Note: To protect the confidentiality of our graduates, names have been changed. Monica graciously sat down with me to tell her family’s story, with input also from Joe. There is a passion and caring tone in her voice. His too, as he gives the occasional...
by Katy Penner | May 11, 2017 | Staff
We are grateful for our continued growth and the addition of Tanya Chalfant as a Part-Time Case Manager to our staff at Family Promise of Greater Wichita. Please help us welcome her! Tanya is a promoter of positive community growth, and a lover of fresh air, art, and...
by Katy Penner | May 3, 2017 | Volunteer
By Katy Penner Do you believe those people who claim that volunteering will change your life? If not, you most definitely need to meet our guest families. We talk proudly about walking through life together, and many of us joined Family Promise because we want to make...
by Brian Hickey | May 1, 2017 | Fund Raising
Enjoy Shooting? Avid Hunter? Or Can’t Hit the Broad Side of a Barn? Either way, save the date for our First Annual Family Promise Sporting Clays Classic! There will be team competition & individual shooting games, catered lunch and sponsorship opportunities! Find...
by Katy Penner | Apr 19, 2017 | Mission & Values, Volunteer
Community pride and collaboration. Much to celebrate. At our Six-Month Shareholder’s Meeting on April 13, we reported on successes and what’s next. Here are a few highlights, plus some new teams and steps we have in the works to help more families. More information...
by Karen Franklin | Apr 1, 2017 | Volunteer
When Danita Reed first heard about Family Promise, she wanted to be involved. “It sounded like something I wanted to be a part of,” she says. “I liked the concept.” Since November, Danita has been volunteering as an administrative assistant one day each week in the...
by Karen Franklin | Mar 8, 2017 | Volunteer
Busy families are constantly in motion. Parents need to drop kids off at school or day care each morning, then drive to work themselves. In the afternoon, the process reverses. The next day, they do it all over again. Multiply these transportation needs by three or...
by Katy Penner | Feb 11, 2017 | Staff
Please join us in welcoming Samuel Mages to our staff. Samuel has come onboard as our part-time Support Services Coordinator, to assist with administrative needs and family support 25 hours per week. Samuel has extensive experience working in caring ministries and has...
