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...
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...
