National Representatives, Affiliates, and Partners Share What They’ve Learned During Pandemic Summit, NJ – October 2, 2020 — Over 2,000 members of the Family Promise network from across the U.S. gathered virtually this week to share learnings and plan for the future at our first Virtual Innovation Summit. Participants attended …
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Unique Program Ensures that Families Experiencing Homelessness Can Keep Pets Nearby SUMMIT, NJ— PetSmart Charities has renewed its support of Family Promise with a grant for $25,000. The grant will be used to continue the operations of the Pets with a Promise Program, which operates at Family Promise Affiliates across …
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As wildfires impact the West Coast, our Affiliates are uniquely poised to assist families already experiencing homelessness and those seeking shelter following the fires. The following Family Promise Affiliates are working to provide shelter, prevention, and stabilization services in regions impacted by wildfires. Family Promise of Lincoln County (OR) Family …
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Off-site Built Home Will Serve as Transitional Housing by the Columbia Nonprofit for Families Throughout the Region WEST COLUMBIA, SC – September 15, 2020 — National homebuilder Clayton, in partnership with Family Promise National, donated Family Promise of the Midlands a new off-site Clayton Built® home to be used as …
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A note from Family Promise CEO, Claas Ehlers on the death of Sarah Jackson. Dear friends, I am sorry to share the awful news that Sarah Jackson, a member of our Guest Advisory Council (GAC), died this past week. Besides serving on our GAC, Sarah has been a presenter at …
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Family Promise Selects Family Who Overcame Homelessness to Receive New Home from Clayton ADVANCE, NC – August 13, 2020 — Family Promise, an organization that serves families with children who are currently homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness, and Clayton, a national home builder of site-built and off-site built …
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Susan Hardwick, CFO of American Water and Family Promise Trustee, Honored by Philadelphia Business Journal Susan Hardwick, a member of the Family Promise Board of Trustees and the Chief Financial Officer of American Water, was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a CFO of the Year honoree. The award …
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Salt Lake City, UT and Summit, NJ – July 29, 2020 – PeopleKeep, the leader in personalized benefits for small organizations, and Family Promise, the nation’s leading nonprofit addressing family homelessness, today announced a partnership to offer health benefits to Family Promise’s more than 200 Affiliates in 43 states. Family …
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Summit nonprofit receives $30,000 from New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund SUMMIT, NJ — The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund has provided a grant to Family Promise Union County, a program of Family Promise National, in support of the organization’s efforts to assist Union County families during the Coronavirus pandemic. The …
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION INDUCTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS IN EARLY 2020 SUMMIT, NJ – June 17, 2020– Earlier this year, Family Promise, the nation’s leading nonprofit addressing family homelessness, welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees. Alex English – Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee (‘91), Retired Professional Basketball Player & …
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Family Promise Announces First National Night Without a Bed in Partnership with KIA Motors and Avocado Green Mattress SUMMIT, NJ, JUNE 16, 2020 — Family Promise, the nation’s leading nonprofit addressing family homelessness, announced their First National Night Without a Bed event in partnership with KIA Motors and Avocado Green …
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Family Promise CEO one of 24 nonprofit leaders selected On June 5, 2020, Claas Ehlers, CEO of Family Promise, was selected by Charity Navigator to join their Consultative Council of Nonprofit Leaders. According to the nonprofit evaluator, “This diverse team of experienced nonprofit leaders will advise Charity Navigator on various …
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