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...
by Katy Penner | Aug 5, 2019 | Community Partners
Thanks to a partnership with Cricket Alley Ministries, we are excited to announce the New Start Program! This pilot program combines the missions of the two organizations in order to help the moms we serve in their search for employment and in their confident...
by Katy Penner | Aug 1, 2019 | Vehicles
We have an incredibly generous community. We knew this, but the evidence keeps stacking up as we see some huge new transportation gifts for families this summer. As you have probably noticed, we talk about vans and driving a LOT. This is because we use them every...
by Katy Penner | Jun 27, 2019 | Fund Raising, Uncategorized
If you haven’t heard, we are this year’s beneficiary of the annual Race4Freedom 5k! We’re challenging every partner Congregation and Agency to recruit a team of 10 or more members to run/walk and race each other! Early bird rates end soon, so click...
