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:

    • 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.

 

Family Promise Union County

Rodney Ross, Lisa Callender, Rev. Jane McCready, and Rev. Gladys Moore

Family Promise Union County workshops

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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Scouts volunteer with FPUC

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

Ashley S. Allen, Community Engagement Manager
Brenda Almanzar, Homelessness Prevention Navigator

Debbie Almanzar, Administrative Assistant
Claire Boylan, Manager of Prevention Services
Rhonda Brown, Stabilization Coordinator
Geleen Donovan, Special Projects Coordinator
Diane Esty, Director of Development
Risé Grady, Emergency Services Coordinator
Peter Jacob, Executive Director
Robbin Sims, Day Center Assistant

Contact Us

First Baptist Church
402 Union Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

Phone: (908) 289-7300

FPUC Advisory Board

Heidi Block

Co-Founder and CEO, Play-PKL

Dr. 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

Beth Cohen

Vice President, Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It

Carey Elias

Associate Director - Americas Talent Team, EY

Regina Feeney

Director of Operations and Finance, SHIFT HR Compliance Training, LLC

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

Senior Program Analyst, Dormitory Authority State of NY (retired)

Rev. Dr. Evans Spagner

Minister of Christian Education, Fountain Baptist Church

Dan Tinkoff

Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Dana Turk

President, The Summit Foundation

Dr. Judy Washington

Associate Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Medical Group