Family Promise of Cabarrus County becomes the 11th network in North Carolina. This was a particularly challenging effort, with leadership, funding, and fire code issues to overcome, but Board President Angela Orrock’s long-time commitment to the cause ultimately prevailed.Cabarrus County was once a major textile producing center but the Pillowtex factory closing in 2003 eliminated 1,000 jobs. The county’s single, dormitory-style shelter was unable to handle the influx of homeless families.

The Affiliate opens with 10 host congregations. The Day Center is a rebuilt outbuilding of Second Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis. Thrivent provided significant funding to make this possible. The director is Pam Smith, a Cabarrus County native who had been working in transitional housing in Virginia before returning home and taking the role of director.