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...
by Katy Penner | Apr 23, 2020 | Volunteer
We’re starting a series featuring volunteers in the Family Promise network. Please let us know if you know of someone we should talk to! pr@familypromisewichita.org. Berni knows that she can make a difference as a volunteer with Family Promise. “I think that we...
by Katy Penner | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Even with distance, you can still help! Dear Family Promise of Greater Wichita Family, As a community organization, we strive to do everything we can to preserve the safety and health of our guests, volunteers, staff, and community. While we have not had any cases of...
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...
