From the time he was 13 years old, James* lived with his grandmother, Alice. She dedicated her time to raising and eventually becoming the legal guardian of her grandson. Despite the challenges of raising him on her own, she strived to provide for James and support him in what he …
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Family Promise hires Mike Kerkorian as new Chief Development Officer.
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Julia* and her children first found themselves facing homelessness when Julia left an abusive relationship.   Some time later, with the help of loved ones and a new, supportive partner, Ivan, Julia got back on her feet. But just as things were returning to normal, she faced yet another setback – …
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 Family Promise and Belk continue their partnership to better serve families at risk of and experiencing homelessness.   SUMMIT, New Jersey, July 31, 2023 – In Spring of 2023, southern department store chain, Belk, donated over $400,000 to Family Promise, one of the retailer’s national charitable partners. Belk’s annual Family Promise …
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As the dog days of summer approach and temperatures soar, so do the number of families experiencing homelessness in the U.S. Shelters see great need in winter when people seek protection from the elements. What may come as a surprise, however, is the spike in homelessness – known in the …
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Join Family Promise Union County and help a child in need start the next school year with confidence.
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Feeling safe is a prerequisite for inclusion and is critical to Family Promise’s core values.
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Family Promise’s DEIA efforts are recognized by a leading awards committee.
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This Father’s Day, Tim will celebrate knowing he has a better relationship with his son. He’ll also be one step closer to having a home.
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SUMMIT, New Jersey, May 23, 2023 – Family Promise and Help Us Move In (HUMI) are excited to announce the next stage of their partnership that first began in 2017. Eight Family Promise Affiliates have been selected to receive HUMI grants to support their work in homelessness prevention and stabilization.  …
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Bringing a newborn home for the first time is a momentous occasion for all moms. But imagine giving birth and being released from the hospital with a baby but no home to return to. That’s the situation countless parents find themselves in every year. And it’s a scenario that inspired …
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SUMMIT, New Jersey, May 9, 2023 – Family Promise, the leading national nonprofit working to prevent and end family homelessness, today announced the appointment of two new board members to the organization’s board of trustees.   Chris King is a partner within the Trust segment of PwC. He has more than …
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