OUR MISSION

Family Promise prevents and ends homelessness for families with children and helps them achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

 TACKLING THE PROBLEM OF POVERTY

Poverty is a complex problem. It won’t yield to a simple solution. It requires an integrated approach that reaches beyond immediate needs.

We initiate coordinated local efforts that bring communities together to help families experiencing homelessness regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity.

Every year in America, over 3 million children experience homelessness. These children are 8-9 times more likely to repeat a grade, 3 times more likely to be placed in special education programs, and 7 times more likely to attempt suicide. 42% will drop out of school at some point and 47% suffer from anxiety, depression, or withdrawal.

 

PROVIDING A WAY TO HELP

Americans are a compassionate people. Enormous numbers of people would help their neighbors in need if they had a way to help. We bring people in need together with people who want to help. We provide the framework that turns compassion into action.

 

EMPOWERING COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS

The issue can seem overwhelming and individuals may feel powerless to change the lives of people in poverty. As Family Promise volunteers, tens of thousands of people have found a way.

Working together, they provide temporary housing, meals, and services to thousands of family members annually. They mentor families at-risk of experiencing homelessness. They teach financial literacy. They help find jobs and affordable housing. They create programs to meet specific needs in their communities. And they advocate for public policies that alleviate poverty and promote the economic stability of low-income families.

Nichole and Zion
Belk volunteers
Family Promise family

“I never imagined we’d be in this situation, but Family Promise shattered my stereotype of how homelessness is treated. It’s a whole community of people who are there for you in any way you need, even after you get back on your feet.”

—Family Promise Dad

OUR VISION

We want to meet the unmet needs for prevention and shelter for families with children in a housing crisis and offer stabilization services and permanent housing solutions in communities where Family Promise is located.

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY

Family Promise is committed to applying Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) best practices to all aspects of our work. 

Volunteer with Family Promise

“That’s what’s so great about Family Promise – they give families more than shelter. They welcome them in and help them focus on healing and moving forward.”

—Family Promise VOLUNTEER

OUR CORE VALUES

Family Promise is committed to making sure everything we do is guided by our core values.

Dynamic Programs

SUSTAINED IMPACT

We work tirelessly to ensure that the impact we have transforms communities, empowers our partners and teams, and fosters independence for the families we serve long into the future.

FP Partner Belk

COMMUNITY-BASED

We maximize impact in the communities we serve by leveraging existing resources, driving local and national partnerships, and collaborating with an extensive network of staff and volunteers to power a national movement committed to ending family homelessness.

FP family

INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE

We recognize that systems, communities, and organizations are stronger when they combine the skills, experiences, and efforts of a diverse group of individuals. We strive for diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all that we do to ensure all families have access to housing and opportunities to succeed.

Book Signing

STRATEGIC INNOVATION

We address the root causes of homelessness and seek to dissolve the issue, not just manage it. With input from families with lived experience, we bring innovative responses to our work that are adaptable and scalable so we can continue to meet the changing needs of families experiencing homelessness.

Sesame Street in Communities

AUTHENITC HOSPITALITY

We emphasize the “family” in Family Promise.  We are more than shelter–we are a compassionate, caring and connected network of friends, volunteers, colleagues, and partners all dedicated to serving families in crisis.

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EMPATHETIC ENGAGEMENT

We commit to listening, learning, and supporting everyone we encounter. We embrace the uniqueness of every person and family and take time to fully understand and validate their perspectives and experiences to shape our work.

FP Graduate Elijah

“People need a support system. That’s what I noticed about Family Promise…They guide people to their financial freedom so they can be successful.”

—Elijah, Family Promise Graduate