Community pride and collaboration. Much to celebrate.
At our Six-Month Shareholder’s Meeting on April 13, we reported on successes and what’s next. Here are a few highlights, plus some new teams and steps we have in the works to help more families.
More information and signups will be available at our next Shareholder Meeting – May 12 at West Ridge Community Church, 6-7:30pm.
Celebrations
- Excellent staff: Jacqueline Cook Green as Executive Director, Samuel Mages as Support Services Coordinator, and interviews are underway for a new Case Manager position.
- A dedicated and active Board of Directors, listed below.
- We are grateful for the support and partnership of Officer Nate Schwiethale and the Homeless Outreach Team of the Wichita Police Department, plus a number of other local service agencies.
- Our first family graduated! They continue to make progress towards their goals in life.
- 22 generous and open Host and Support Congregations.
- Dedicated volunteers are providing meals, overnight stays, administrative support at the Day House, and transportation for guests.
- A fabulous Opening Gala, which raised more than expected last fall!
- Great media exposure via television, print, and online. A guest was recently featured on the front page of the Wichita Eagle. If you missed it, view the story here.
What’s next?
We are forming some new teams to expand our services and help more families. As we build community support, we are also moving towards a second rotation of Host Congregations, which will double the number of families we can serve!
Opportunities for you to join us:
- Volunteer at the Day House or as a driver.
- Host a fundraising event that benefits Family Promise.
- Join our Congregational Care team.
- Foster a pet while his/her family is in the program.
- Donate items to the Family Promise locker.
- Attend fundraiser events – June Clay Shoot will be coming soon.
- Donate and join our ongoing giving membership, CLUB316.
- Join the PR/Communications team – and please keep telling your friends about us!
Brand NEW teams you can join:
- Community Outreach: share us with others by calling, connecting, speaking, etc.
- Recruitment team for additional Partner Congregations.
- Vehicle/transportation initiative: assist guest families with vehicles and repair.
- Affordable housing initiative: a big need for graduate families.
- Prayer team: offer your prayer support in a group.
Thank you for your partnership and teamwork. None of us can do this alone!
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Family Promise of Greater Wichita
Board of Directors
Carrie Corliss, President
Founder, Community Volunteer
carrie.corliss@familypromisewichita.org
Cliff Loesch, Vice President
University Friends Church
congregationalcare@familypromisewichita.org
Brendan Steinacher, Treasurer
Community Volunteer
treas@familypromisewichita.org
Katy Penner, Secretary/Communications Chair
Hansa Center for Optimum Health
pr@familypromisewichita.org
Jana Mullen, Fund Development Chair
Casado McKay Inc.
funding@familypromisewichita.org
Tonja Sowder, Personnel Chair
Syndeo Human Resources
James L. Jemmerson
Community Volunteer, Retired
Tana McKee
Mental Health Association
Jeremy T. Mitchell-Koch
The Independent School
Danny Marceau
Jacqueline Cook Green
Executive Director
director@familypromisewichita.org
Officer Nate Schwiethale
WPD Homeless Outreach Team, Advisory Member
Family Promise of Greater Wichita unites hearts and hands to provide compassionate hospitality and empower homeless families with children to achieve sustainable independence. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
