Jo Ellen Schneider, Director of Family Promise of Florence (SC), is no stranger to tropical storms. “Here along the southeastern coast, you get used to gearing up for hurricane season…we tend to be a little cautious.” As it became increasingly obvious that Hurricane...
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...
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...
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...
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...
