by Beth Schafers | Nov 9, 2020 | Mission & Values, Staff
We are excited to announce that Dawn Epp has accepted the position of Interim Executive Director at Family Promise of Greater Wichita! Dawn has long been a champion for others in our community and we’ve been proud to have her as a part of the FPGW family since the...
by Beth Schafers | Sep 16, 2020 | Community Partners, Staff
We are excited to welcome our new AmeriCorps VISTA staff member, ShaiLyn! AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) serve directly with organizations that are working to eradicate poverty to help address our nation’s most pressing challenges and advance...
by Katy Penner | Aug 12, 2020 | Housing
We are proud to announce our selection as a grant recipient in a national partnership between Family Promise and HUMI, a Washington state-based nonprofit working with communities to fund and create programs helping families facing housing crises. The model is based on...
by Katy Penner | Jul 30, 2020 | Community Partners
WE HAVE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The Junior League of Wichita is committing $50,000 and volunteer leadership to support Family Promise of Greater Wichita in launching a new program that aims to stabilize families who are at risk for homelessness. “It is a big challenge...
by Katy Penner | Jul 7, 2020 | Mission & Values
We can’t deny that the world has changed this year, and Covid-19 has caused pain for us all. We have been upended and life is not going the way any of us planned. It is so understandable if you are tired. Change, tragedy, and trauma wear us out. The situation is even...
by Katy Penner | Jun 18, 2020 | Staff
We are very pleased to welcome Jeanette Mericle to our staff as Program Coordinator! In this role, she manages the administration of daily details in the office and helps us all stay connected with great communication. Jeanette brings extensive experience in business...
by Katy Penner | Jun 16, 2020 | Mission & Values
Dear Family Promise of Greater Wichita Family,Thank you for your patience and your ongoing support in this time of COVID-19, as we have suspended our regular Rotation Program and had families shelter in place while they continue with their goals and towards permanent...
by Katy Penner | May 13, 2020 | Volunteer
In case you missed it: we held our Annual Family Meeting online on April 30 and felt very high-tech about it! There are so many great updates and many ways YOU can be involved. Plus a BIG SURPRISE at the end! Links referenced in the video:Apply to volunteer on a team,...
by Katy Penner | May 13, 2020 | Volunteer
Volunteer Amy contributes regular time to Family Promise and offered us these observations and lessons learned as she interacts with families, staff, and other volunteers. Please note: this is the pre-Covid Day House and Rotation Program, where families spent time...
by Katy Penner | May 13, 2020 | Mission & Values
Dear FPGW family, just in case you have wondered: We’ll never stop helping families.It has been a tumultuous couple of months. Stores closed. Activities cancelled. Shelter in place orders. The congregational Rotation Program has been suspended for the safety of...
