Keeping up with what's new at Family Promise.
Katherine Dinsdale is a longtime board member of Family Promise of Lawrence (KS). Her term is ending and she took the time to share her reflections on her time spent as a trustee of this dynamic Affiliate. She captures the essence of volunteering for Family Promise—its challenges, its rewards, and the lasting impact it will […]
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Family homelessness is an American crisis: 2.5 million children will experience homelessness this year in the United States. The causes of family homelessness have a simple determinant—incomes have not kept pace with housing costs. Since 1960, rents nationwide have risen by 61% while renters’ average incomes have only increased by 5%. Low income families […]
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The Rev. Dr. William Barber II will bring his call for a national “moral revival” to the Family Promise National Conference in San Antonio, TX, April 11-13, 2019, where he will serve as keynote speaker. Rev. Barber is one of the most well-known social justice advocates and engaging speakers of our times. Civil rights […]
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Family Promise, the nation’s leading nonprofit addressing the issue of family homelessness, continues to expand entering our fourth decade of transformative work. We are proud to announce that Dr. Robert Marbut Jr., a pioneer in the field of homelessness, has joined the Family Promise National Board of Trustees. Dr. […]
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For avid hiker and outdoorsman Jon Mitovich, the sky’s the limit when it comes to battling family homelessness. Over 40 years, Mitovich has climbed most of the mountains in Colorado and his home state of New Mexico, as well as Washington’s Mt. Rainier. All […]
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Family Promise Chief Operating Officer Sandy Miniutti recalls a lesson from her father that charities should adopt today. As a child, I remember my father often saying to me in his deep, authoritarian voice, “Hey kid, always pay yourself first.” What he meant by that was to be sure to put money away for a rainy […]
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Our Digital Annual Impact Report features videos, infographics, and stories that explore how we’re combating family homelessness nationwide. Be sure to click on the pulsing stars throughout to check out all the report has to offer.
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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) partners with Family Promise to provide our Affiliates and the families they serve with tools to aid in the prevention and support of missing/exploited children. This blog post is co-authored by the two organizations. It likely comes as no surprise to hear that homeless youth face […]
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Family Promise Chief Impact Officer Cara Bradshaw writes about what Home means to her… As far back as I can remember, walking into my home meant an exuberant greeting from a four-legged friend, tail wagging, running circles around my legs. I grew up with Terri, a spunky Border […]
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Families experiencing homelessness are what prompted Denver, CO high school student Angela Foote to really think about the power of technology. Angela, who grew up volunteering for Family Promise of Greater Denver, witnessed firsthand the impact of homelessness on teenagers and noticed one of the […]
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