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Families with children are losing ground in one of the country’s most important housing assistance programs

June 26, 2026 | News

Families with children are receiving a shrinking share of Housing Choice Vouchers.
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HUD Reports Decrease in Family Homelessness, but Family Promise Sees Growing Need 

June 2, 2026 | News

HUD reports an 11% decrease in family homelessness, but Family Promise sees growing need and urges action to better support children and families.
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Summer is No Vacation for Families Facing Homelessness 

July 10, 2023 | News

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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Family Promise Featured By NPR: Two Single Moms Overcome Homelessness

December 7, 2021 | News

This week, NPR published a story highlighting the United States’ affordable housing crisis and its direct link to family homelessness. Families made up about 30% of the homeless population in 2020, and a large portion of those families are led by single mothers who must secure housing and employment all …
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10 Stats That Showcase the Intersectionality of Homelessness

November 2, 2021 | News

Acknowledging the complex and multifaceted nature of homelessness is a necessary step in finding its solution. At Family Promise, we recognize the many areas of social justice that overlap with the issue of family homelessness and incorporate them in our approach. Family Promise has been, and will continue to be, vocal on topics regarding racial justice, disability justice, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and other societal challenges …
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Analysis Shows the Impact of Family Promise’s Holistic, Client-Centered Approach

July 21, 2021 | News

A message from Family Promise CEO, Claas Ehlers, on our recent third-party evaluation report: Family Promise has been working with the Stand Together Foundation as part of a cohort of organizations addressing poverty, incarceration, racial justice, and homelessness. As part of this effort, we were able to have an independent …
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Family Promise and Cailini Coastal Partnership Featured in Southbay

May 27, 2021 | News

Meg Young Creates an Online Home Décor Shop Dedicated to a Nonprofit That Supports Families Experiencing Homelessness Below is an article that was originally featured in Southbay. The article highlights the partnership between Family Promise & Cailini Coastal.  To view the original click here. East Coast transplants Meg Young and …
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