by Katy Penner | Jan 7, 2020 | Mission & Values
What makes us special? Why are we unique? We go deeper. The Board pondered this at our annual retreat in December, as we celebrated 2019 victories and looked ahead to goals for 2020. Many agencies provide shelter. Many provide meals, or case management. All of these...
by Katy Penner | Dec 28, 2019 | Fund Raising, Guests & Graduates, Mission & Values
Dear Friends, The holiday season for many means celebrations with family and friends. Gathering together to enjoy and share memories, food and exchange gifts. Unfortunately not everyone has a home to gather in or a support network to celebrate with. For the past three...
by Katy Penner | Dec 26, 2019 | Mission & Values
Thanks to the kind support of donors and volunteers, we have remodeled and moved into our NEW Day House space, Family Promise at St. John’s! This space at 401 N. Emporia is generously provided by St. John’s Episcopal Church and allows us to empower more...
by Katy Penner | Dec 19, 2019 | Staff, Volunteer
This month we celebrated a great 2019 with our current and future Board members and staff! Thanks to these who have wrapped up Board terms this year and given so much heart and time on various work teams: Cliff Loesch, VP & Congregational Care TeamJimmy...
by Katy Penner | Nov 25, 2019 | Fund Raising
On Saturday, December 7 the First Church of the Brethren will host its fifth annual Community Art and Music Fair, and proceeds are donated to Family Promise of Greater Wichita. Each year, First Church of the Brethren invites local artists and musicians to liven up its...
by Katy Penner | Oct 20, 2019 | Community Partners, Fund Raising, Mission & Values
** Happy Family Promise Week! **We celebrate all weekthe impact that Family Promiseis having locally and nationwide. 5 ways you can be a part of the#FamilyPromiseWeek19 fun!1. Feature Family Promise in your Congregation next Sunday.And thanks to you who already did...
by Katy Penner | Sep 3, 2019 | Fund Raising, Guests & Graduates
Summer 2019 Update — please consider a donation by September 10 to help with our expansion! “I jumped between the homes of friends during some really tough times, and my living situations would end sometimes after I had paid the bills. I had nowhere to go, so I...
by Katy Penner | Aug 29, 2019 | Staff
We are very pleased to welcome Raven as our VISTA staff member. She is helping us develop our Graduate Support Program and expand our impact in the community. Her position at Family Promise is funded by a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation. VISTAs (Volunteers in...
by Katy Penner | Aug 21, 2019 | Housing
On the afternoon of September 8, we are planning a workday at the St. Clair House, a part of our Almost Home initiative. You can join us! Contact info is at the bottom of this page. What is Almost Home? Almost Home creates partnerships between landlords and Family...
by Katy Penner | Aug 19, 2019 | Mission & Values
When we first explain the Family Promise program, this common question arises: “Why aren’t you giving a faith presentation?” Sometimes it is, “Our church would need to share the Gospel if we’re going to host.” I’d like to tell you that on a regular basis, clients beat...
