by Cassidy O'Lear | Feb 1, 2022 | National News
On January 31, 2022, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) approved Jeff Olivet as its new executive director. Olivet will succeed Interim Executive Director Anthony Love, who will return to senior advisor and director of community engagement for the...
by Cassidy O'Lear | Jan 26, 2022 | Press Releases
“A Future Begins at Home” Partnership Program Has Third Impactful Year Helping Prevent Family Homelessness Across the United States SUMMIT, NJ — Clayton, a national builder of off-site and site-built homes, and Family Promise, the nation’s leading nonprofit addressing...
by Cassidy O'Lear | Jan 18, 2022 | Success Stories
I am a wife, and mother of 4. I never finished my college degree and stayed at home with my kids full-time for 15 years. I went back into the workforce and found myself (and a new passion) at Family Promise of Skagit Valley (FPSV). Continuing my education has always...
by Cassidy O'Lear | Jan 12, 2022 | National News
To celebrate the start of the new year and the end of a difficult 2021, The Guardian picked out the most inspirational, moving, and memorable photos they featured over the last 12 months. The compilation showcased the highs and lows of an unpredictable year including...
by Cassidy O'Lear | Jan 12, 2022 | Voices of Family Promise
For those of us who have never experienced homelessness, it is easy to assume homelessness is a choice. The truth is: the reasons why people fall into homelessness are complex. Rarely does someone choose to give up the safety, comfort, and stability a home provides....