WE ARE FAMILY PROMISE
Transforming the lives of families experiencing homelessness.
Because every child deserves a home.
2.5 MILLION CHILDREN WILL EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS THIS YEAR
2.5 million children are in crisis.
Family Promise has a proven track record of helping families in crisis find stability and success. Since 1988, we’ve served more than 1 million individuals. We’re here for them, but we can’t do it alone. Please donate today!
Are you a family in need of services?
There are over 200 Affiliates across the country that can help. Most Family Promise locations will only accept families with children in shelter.If you are an adult without children, an Affiliate near you can refer you to local resources or you can dial the 211 help line for support.
Enter your zip code or address to find the Family Promise Affiliates in your area.
Volunteer with Family Promise
Help homeless and low-income families regain their independence. We offer many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.
volunteer with family promise
“You can use any kind of skill that you have to give back. You’ll learn a lot as a volunteer. And when you meet folks that may be very different from yourself, it’s an eye opener. You never know what a person has been through, how they ended up in a certain situation. All you can do is help.” – Bob, a Family Promise Volunteer in Pennsylvania
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Join Our Leadership Efforts
“I want to help others with whom I have shared experiences. I believe that the most valuable asset given to me by Family Promise is the relationships that continue to exist, the mentorship that still takes place, and the help I have received in many areas of my life when I have needed it. I want to pay it forward.” –REBECCA ESPARZA, GAC Member
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Partner With Us
We believe that family homelessness needs a community response. Our partners are a key part of that solution.
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THE FUTURE BEGINS AT HOME
But in this country, 2.5. million children will experience homelessness this year.
Who We Are
Family Promise envisions a nation in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. What began as a local initiative in Summit, NJ, has become a national movement that involves 200,000 volun- teers in 200+ communities in 43 states. Our volunteers provide hospitality, companionship, and most importantly, community.
What We Do
Family Promise delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including prevention, shelter, and stabilization services. We have served more than 1 million family members since our founding more than 30 years ago, and we aspire to change the future for 1 million children by 2030 through our community-based programs.
Why We Do It
There is a severe shortage of affordable housing in America, exacerbated by rising rents and stagnant wages. With little or no safety net, one unforeseen expense or emergency can lead to family homelessness. We envision a nation where every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future.
200+
AFFILIATES
NATIONALLY
187k
SERVED
IN 2021
43
STATES
WITH AFFILIATES
81%
SERVED
FIND HOUSING
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