Join Us for a Family Promise Lunch and Learn
Family Promise Chief Impact Officer, Cara Bradshaw, will be hosting a lunch and learn for BAE Systems employees on February 15, 2022. Employees can learn more about family homelessness, the prevention and stabilization services Family Promise provides, and most importantly, how you can get involved.
Family Promise
Family Promise was founded by Karen Olson in 1988 as a local movement in Summit, NJ. Today, Family Promise has become a national network that spans 200+ Affiliates in 43 states working to help low-income families and families experiencing homelessness. Through our holistic approach, we provide families with the services they need to find secure housing and stability.
Understanding Family Homelessness
Every year, more than 2.5 million children in America experience homelessness, and one in 18 will experience homeless before they reach the first grade. These children are three times more likely to be placed in special education programs and eight to nine times more likely to repeat a grade. 42% of children experiencing homelessness will drop out of school at some point and 47% suffer from anxiety, depression, or withdrawal. Homelessness can set children up for a future filled with challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the nation’s affordable housing crisis putting more families than ever at risk of experiencing homelessness. Family Promise Affiliates nationwide have worked tirelessly to ramp up services and meet the increased need for our services.
Our Impact
Family Promise Affiliates across the country have shifted their services to meet the rising number of families at risk of homelessness since the onset of the pandemic. As the leading national organization addressing family homelessness, we have relied on our innovative community of volunteers, donors, and staff to serve thousands of families in need. We continue to see incredible growth as we work toward our goal of changing the future for 1 million children by 2030.
Our Services
Prevention and Diversion
We are there when a family’s homelessness is imminent, and we work to avoid the trauma of a family losing their housing. Our Affiliates do this through case management, rental assistance, and providing alternatives to shelter.
Shelter
Family Promise offers a holistic solution to family homelessness and our shelter models ensure the right fit for a family. Affiliates operate rotational shelter, stable shelter, temporary apartments, and/or motel stays.
Stabilization
Programming after shelter provides continued support and reduces the risk of a family’s re-entry into homelessness. In addition to the many initiatives and programs available when families reach out to us in crisis, we organize communities to offer food pantries, diaper banks, holiday gift drives, and more.
Wishlists
In the section below, you can find the wishlists provided by families currently served by several Family Promise Affiliates located near a major BAE Systems site. You can help families start the new year off right and take one step closer to long-term stability with a donation of your choice. Please indicate in the gift options section that you are from BAE Systems.
Family Promise of Baldwin County
Summerdale, AL 36580
Wishlist – Click HERE
Family Promise of Blount County
Maryville, TN 37801
Wishlist – Click HERE
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Wishlist – Click HERE
Family Promise of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Wishlist – Click HERE
Family Promise of Morris County
Morristown, NJ 07962
Wishlist – Click HERE
Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire
Nashua, NH 03061
Wishlist – Click HERE
Support Family Promise
Family Promise recently earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, for the ninth consecutive year. Our perfect score reflects our commitment to transparency and accountability and puts us among only a quarter of charities donors know they can trust. Every donation, no matter how small or large, can make a difference in the lives of families. Make a donation here.
