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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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As the name implies, family is a recurring theme at Family Promise: the families who remain together during a time of crisis as they regain stability; the extended families guests and volunteers form through the close relationships they develop on their journey; even the family of Affiliates that support one […]
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SUMMIT, NJ—A security deposit can be the difference between a family remaining in shelter and empowering them to independence in their own home. Assistance with rental payments can keep a family in their home and avoid a fall into homelessness. A group of engaged volunteers collecting and moving donated furniture can help […]
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Family Promise and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently announced the launch of Keys to Good Tenancy, a responsive curriculum that provides families with the knowledge and skills to be good tenants. The curriculum prepares new renters for tenancy by addressing a […]
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Collisa recalls exactly where she was during the World Trade Center attacks on September 11 – stuck on a New York City subway. A single mother and former teacher-turned-police officer, Collisa was heading to graduate school classes when tragedy struck. She was called to action and spent the next two weeks volunteering at […]
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In 16-year-old Tasha’s world, dogs really are man’s best friend. Or rather, one dog in particular. Little did she and her family know how important their new puppy, Roxie, would become to them when they brought her home three years ago. There was an immediate connection between Tasha, who suffered from periodic seizures, […]
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Each anniversary of entering Family Promise’s shelter program, Kat Lilley takes time to reflect, to cry, and grieve with the woman and mother she was that night. Five years ago, I cried myself to sleep in a large Sunday School room, in the basement of a local church. I cried uncontrollably, while my six children […]
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It’s difficult to raise a family together when you’re split between two households, but that’s exactly what Danielle and Chris were forced to do when Chris lost his job and the family lost its home. After two months of living apart – Danielle and their children at her parents’ home and Chris with his […]
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