by Family Promise | Dec 12, 2016 | Voices of Family Promise
I became involved with Family Promise seven years ago, when a friend invited my daughter and me to join her family at Summit’s Unitarian Church in hosting guest families on Christmas Day. Those few hours in the church basement exposed how little my family understood...
by Family Promise | Nov 23, 2016 | Voices of Family Promise
When I travel to visit Affiliates, I am often invited to stay in the home of a board member or director. Even though I have a hectic schedule and can use the evenings to catch up on work, I eagerly accept those invitations. For one, I am cheap—and they save Family...
by Family Promise | Nov 15, 2016 | National News
One person can make a difference. Family Promise took those words to heart at our annual Fall Fling fundraiser on November 4 at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, New Jersey. The event, honoring Family Promise Founder Karen Olson, raised nearly $350,000– our...
by Family Promise | Nov 14, 2016 | Voices of Family Promise
I first found out about Family Promise when I was in Middle School working towards my Girl Scouts Silver Award. I had an idea of helping homeless children and families, but wasn’t sure exactly how. When I visited Family Promise, I was put in touch with the Executive...
by Family Promise | Nov 3, 2016 | Voices of Family Promise
I recently returned to work after maternity leave. My two daughters, 2 years old and 8 weeks old, were in childcare as I turned on my computer and sifted through 700 emails that accrued in my absence. It was a bittersweet feeling—the emotions of leaving them, combined...
