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...
by Katy Penner | Jan 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year! A message from our Founder, Carrie Corliss. Dear Friends of Family Promise of Greater Wichita, What a whirlwind 2016 has been, full of challenges and victories and certainly God’s provision throughout! I hope you feel a great sense of...
by Katy Penner | Jan 4, 2017 | Pet Fostering, Volunteer
By Darlena March I’d like to introduce you to Baby Bear, our first guest in the Pet Foster initiative. Pet Fostering provides volunteers to care for the pets of our guest families while they are working with Family Promise towards sustainable independence. Baby Bear...
by Krissy Buck | Oct 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is ready to start serving homeless children and families. Our community-based, volunteer-driven program is accepting referrals and conducting intake interviews for families with children in a homeless circumstance. Families may...
by Krissy Buck | Sep 9, 2016 | Staff
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is very pleased to announce the selection of Jacqueline Cook Green as Executive Director. Jacqueline will be joining us beginning September 23, ahead of our program opening date of October 24. Her role as Director will include case...
by Krissy Buck | Aug 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Come One, Come All to Greatest Open House on Earth! Sunday, September 18th, 2 – 5pm, everyone is invited to this come-and-go celebration & fundraiser! Please spread the word and invite everyone to come check out all the work that has been done at the day...
by Janet Federico | Aug 23, 2016 | Pet Fostering, Volunteer
On a single night in January 2015, 564,708 people were homeless [i]. It’s estimated that between 5-10% of those have dogs and cats and, in some areas, that percentage could be as high as 24%[ii]. Those numbers translate to 28,000-56,000 people homeless with their...
by Krissy Buck | Aug 22, 2016 | Volunteer
Every Saturday is a work day!! From now until we open, every Saturday morning will be a work day at the Day House. Come join the fun from 8:30-11:30am! With a great crowd of volunteers, last week we removed carpet, taped for painters, painted furniture, trimmed trees,...
by Krissy Buck | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Since the beginning our mantra has been, “We’re not gonna go another winter!” Every child deserves a safe, warm home, and we are committed to helping families get there. This holiday season, we look forward to opening our hearts and hands to families...
by Krissy Buck | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
In addition to the “Needs List” on our website the following is a list of service projects which might interest our congregations, small groups or individuals: Repair the Handicap Ramp. Paint the Handicap Railing. Clean the laundry room. Paint the laundry room....
