Addition of New Board Member Betsy Bernard Betsy Bernard of Bonita Springs, FL, and Harding Township, NJ, has joined Family Promise National’s board of trustees. Bernard is the owner/director of LEAP Guarantor, a lease guarantor service, and former president of AT&T. Her significant board experience spans two decades and includes …
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2020 was a year of uncertainty. COVID-19 and the resulting economic recession have worsened the country’s already devastating homelessness crisis. As the new year kicks off, here are the advocacy efforts we are prioritizing in 2021. Update on COVID Relief Legislation On December 27th, President Trump signed the long-awaited Coronavirus …
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Over a half-million dollars of support provided to prevent and address family homelessness Belk, the southern department store chain, donated over $550,000 for Family Promise in 2020. These funds were raised by customers as part of Belk’s Charity Day Sales, in addition to the more than $1 million in support …
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“People need a support system. That’s what I noticed about Family Promise. They guide people to their financial freedom so they can be successful.” It’s not simply a roof overhead that creates a home. A combination of supports and critical skills are necessary to achieve independence, security, and financial stability. …
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Summit, NJ — December 21, 2020 — Keeping a family in its home is paramount to the family’s health, safety, and overall well-being. Thanks to the generous support of Clayton Homes and Ikea, Family Promise National is pleased to announce that 20 Affiliates across the country will receive a total …
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“There were times I didn’t even realize I needed help until [Family Promise] helped me. They push you sometimes.” Photo credit, Milton Hershey School Semper Fortis (“Always Courageous”) is the motto of the United States Navy. For 19-year-old Navy sailor Rachel, you could also say it has been her life’s …
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“Families experiencing homelessness are everywhere, but they don’t have big neon signs over their heads saying WE ARE A HOMELESS FAMILY. And so people don’t understand the magnitude of the issue.” Family Promise CEO Claas Ehlers was featured in a recent episode of the Great.com Talks With… podcast. You can …
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“I feel able to take on my situation much better now. I’m learning to plan and think things through.” Faith is used to challenges. Being on her own since her parents passed away when she was 16 forced her to become resourceful and self-reliant. Not that it was easy. “I …
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You can’t solve one problem without solving all the problems.     This is a maxim in social services, and rightly so.  A mom struggling with poverty and homelessness benefits greatly from employment. But she needs to secure transportation to her job, childcare for her preschooler, and stable housing if she …
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“I can’t believe where we were and where we are. Being homeless was actually a new beginning. Family Promise made all the difference.” When single dad Bruce found himself unemployed, he could see twists and turns in the road ahead. But he never imagined his journey would lead to homelessness. …
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Summit, NJ — Family Promise has received a $10,000 grant from the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation. During these difficult times, the NBPA Foundation grant will bolster Family Promise’s work with families experiencing homelessness and provide resources for prevention services before families reach crisis and for stabilization programs once …
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