Family Promise Union County
Family Promise Union County (FPUC) is the flagship program of the national office and the first site established in the national network.
In 2024, Union County:
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- Served 1,073 individuals and 319 households
- Provided over 9,098 nights of emergency shelter
- Provided housing stability screening to 2,465 households
- Prevented 179 episodes of homelessness
- Engaged 500 volunteers to provide services in financial capabilities, health and wellness, tutoring and more
- Diverted 162 households from shelter
- 70 percent of households served left shelter for housing
FPUC provides meaningful opportunities for people to make a difference in the lives of families in their community and empowers families to maintain employment, housing, and hope. Here’s are the many items that are always needed.

Rodney Ross, Lisa Callender, Rev. Jane McCready, and Rev. Gladys Moore
Bridge to Success
FPUC’s Bridge to Success program creates opportunities for families to reclaim their independence. It provides comprehensive services targeted at helping them rebuild their lives and focus on the future.
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FPUC Volunteer Training
Join us at one of our volunteer events to learn more about Family Promise and how you can get involved. Upcoming dates to be added soon.
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FPUC Staff
Brenda Almanzar, Homelessness Prevention Navigator
Debbie Almanzar, Administrative Assistant
Claire Boylan, Manager of Prevention Services
Rhonda Brown, Stabilization Coordinator
Geleen Donovan, Interim Executive Director
Diane Esty, Director of Development
Risé Grady, Emergency Services Coordinator
Stina Nanavati, Volunteer Coordinator
Robbin Sims, Day Center Assistant
Contact Us
First Baptist Church
402 Union Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Phone: (908) 289-7300

FPUC Board

Heidi Block
Co-Founder and CEO, Play-PKL

Jeanine Bulan
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Medical Group

Lisa Callender
Director - Customer Engagement Center PSS, Novartis

Samantha Carpio
Director of Economic Development, Buildings, Zoning & Code Enforcement, Borough of Roselle

Carey Elias
Associate Director - Americas Talent Team, EY

Judith McCarthy
Attorney, Cheshire Law Group

Rev. Jane McCready
Pastor, Faith Lutheran Church

Rev. Gladys G. Moore
Pastor, St. John's Lutheran Church

Rodney Ross

Dan Tinkoff
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Dana Turk
President, The Summit Foundation

Judy Washington
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Medical Group