by Beth Schafers | Feb 3, 2023 | Community Partners, Mission & Values, Volunteer
One of the most beautiful things about the mission of Family Promise of Greater Wichita (FPGW) is the opportunity for each and every community member to have a significant impact while partnering with families in crisis – through both intentional and accidental...
by Beth Schafers | Jan 19, 2023 | Guests & Graduates, Housing, Mission & Values, Staff, Support Services, Volunteer
Family Promise of Greater Wichita (FPGW) is delighted to announce that Sara Froese, a long time volunteer and friend of Family Promise, has joined the FPGW staff team as Facilities Coordinator. Sara’s first introduction to the mission of Family Promise was...
by Beth Schafers | Jan 13, 2023 | Mission & Values, Staff, Support Services
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is excited to welcome Lesly Velasco to the FPGW Staff Team! Lesly joins the FPGW team as Family Services Coordinator, offering support to the Case Management team and families in the Emergency Services and Shelter programs. As a...
by Beth Schafers | Jan 12, 2023 | Guests & Graduates, Mission & Values, Staff, Support Services
Since its founding in 2016, Family Promise of Greater Wichita (FPGW) has sought to operate in a way that empowers families and treats each individual with dignity. As a grassroots, community-based organization, versatility has always been important and has...
by Beth Schafers | Dec 28, 2022 | Community Partners, Mission & Values, Volunteer
The Family Promise of Greater Wichita Board of Directors is pleased to announce its officers for 2023. While Treasurer Heather Petty and Secretary Norma Mitchell will continue their first terms in their respective positions that started mid-year, a new President and...
by Beth Schafers | Dec 22, 2022 | Community Partners, Volunteer
One of the things I love most about the Family Promise model is how the community rallies around families in various ways. As the Director of Development & Community Engagement, I get to see this play out in small ways every day. One of the most beautiful things...
by Beth Schafers | Dec 16, 2022 | Community Partners, Housing, Staff, Support Services
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is thrilled to welcome Theresa Alvarado to the FPGW Staff! Theresa joins the team as a Family Advocate, providing support and case management for families in the FPGW Emergency Services Program. Theresa brings years of experience in...
by Beth Schafers | Sep 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is proud to welcome Heather Petty to the Board of Directors as Treasurer. Heather is a lifelong Wichitan who loves the awesome community that Wichita has become. As a Wichita State graduate (with two children earning their education...
by Beth Schafers | Sep 23, 2022 | Community Partners, Mission & Values, Volunteer
On Saturday, September 10th, one of FPGW’s founding Host Congregations, Hope Mennonite Church, gathered to grieve as a congregation after the loss of their pastor, Dave Stevens, in a tragic accident the week before. The hearts of Hope’s members were...
by Beth Schafers | Sep 20, 2022 | Community Partners, Mission & Values, Staff, Volunteer
Family Promise of Greater Wichita is happy to introduce Rachel Morrison, who has recently joined the FPGW team! Rachel will be working with Family Promise during her year of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America). Rachel is currently a...
