Thursday, December 13, 2018
As part of our ongoing conversation on homelessness, we asked members of our Affiliate Council—a collection of some of Family Promise’s most dynamic executive directors nationwide—to share their personal thoughts and reflections on Family Promise and the issue of family homelessness. These directors are true thought leaders, using their skills and expertise to develop and […]
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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Lily, the shy, 7-year-old, fuchsia muppet who first appeared on Sesame Street in 2011, is back, thanks to a helping hand from Family Promise and a few other friends. Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC), a program of Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces Sesame Street, has launched a suite of online resources to help Family […]
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Family Promise graduates often have a special bond with the people – staff, volunteers, and other families – who saw them through a critical time. For Family Promise of Lawrence (KS) graduates Sarah and Crystal, it was no different. They came with their families to Family Promise around the same […]
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
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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Monday, December 3, 2018
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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Thursday, November 29, 2018
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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Monday, November 19, 2018
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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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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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Monday, November 5, 2018
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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