Our mission is intersecting faith and community to empower
Grayson County families to end child homelessness.
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Message from our Director |
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Happy May!
I just have to share the following text I received recently from a former guest of Family Promise. In case you ever have wondered whether you are making a difference, here's your answer!
"Happy FP anniversary!!!!! 2 years ago today you rescued us and saved our lives. We would be nowhere without you and everyone at FP. I love you so so so much!!!"
Read on for more happy news, and thanks for all you do!
Blessings,
Leigh
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Charis Bible College Volunteers |
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Tina Gardner with Victory Life Church in Sherman recently arranged for volunteers from Charis Bible College to donate service hours at several local nonprofits. The students came to Family Promise from campuses in Austin and Colorado. These women repaired cots, replaced mattress protectors, cleaned the Day Center, sorted and sized bed sheets, stamped envelopes, and checked expiration dates on donated canned goods. We are so grateful for these community partnerships and know that these students will bless their own communities upon graduation! |
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Sarah, local volunteer Becky Frank, and Elizabeth dropping off items at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore |
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Charis Bible College students Laura, Luda, Elizabeth, and Sarah help Case Manager Amyee McAlister in the Day Center |
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Thank you to our congregations! |
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Get to Know the Family Promise Board |
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This month's featured Board member is Neal Alexander! Neal has served as pastor of Hagerman Baptist Church for a little over 12 years. He and his wife, Angela, enjoy the outdoors and frequently can be found hiking at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Neal and Angela have 7 children together. Neal enjoys serving alongside others in the community who want to help families through Family Promise! We are glad to have Neal on our team!
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Executive Director Leigh Walker recently spoke to the Sherman Noon Lions Club about Family Promise of Grayson County and presented a bag of used eyeglasses that were collected at the Day Center. The Lions Club assists Family Promise guests with glasses when needed and has provided financial assistance in the past. What a privilege to partner with another group of volunteers making a difference in our community! |
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A free Budget 101 class is being taught by Angela Austin, Director of 4 His Glory Ministries, at Trinity Baptist church in Sherman. The class will be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, June 1st. If you or someone you know could benefit from learning about the the basics of budgeting and helpful ways for handling money God's way, please join us! For additional information, contact Angela at angela.austin12@yahoo.com.
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Family Promise Awarded 4-Star Rating for the Eighth Consecutive Year! |
Family Promise was one of only 71 nonprofits in the United States to earn a perfect score from Charity Navigator!
Family Promise, the nation’s leading nonprofit fighting to end family homelessness, has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the eighth consecutive time that Family Promise has achieved this distinction, a distinction given to only six percent of rated nonprofits.
Charity Navigator evaluates charities and issues rated nonprofits a numeric score, based on financial health and governance practices, that is then used to generate a star rating. This year, Family Promise earned a perfect score of 100 out of 100 points, placing it among only 71 nonprofits across the nation to do so. Charity Navigator awarded Family Promise its 4-star rating, the highest star rating available.
"Family Promise is committed to operating at the highest levels of ethics, financial health, accountability, and transparency. We owe that to our supporters and funders and are proud to be honored by Charity Navigator for achieving the 4-star standard for eight consecutive years," said Claas Ehlers, Family Promise CEO.
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* 1 in 16 children will experience homelessness before the first grade.
* 51% of children experiencing homelessness are under the age of 5.
* When people think of homelessness, they often don't think of families, yet 35% of the total homeless population in the United States is comprised of families.
* When a family loses its housing, it often is a downward spiral, as the lack of housing interfaces with employment, childcare, and other elements.
* For children, the impact of homelessness is immediate and long-lasting.
* Even before the pandemic, 43% of American households were at risk of homelessness, unable to afford basic essentials like rent or food. These are families who, if faced with an unexpected expense of $400, would either not be able to cover it or would cover it by selling something or borrowing money.
* The most prevalent reasons families become homeless are job loss, family breakup, and an unforeseen expense or crisis.
* Families end up sleeping in their cars, doubled up in motels, or staying with friends.
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October 2nd is the 2021 Family Promise Bed Race Relay held during the Denison Fall Festival! You will NOT want to miss the excitement of this more-fun-than-ever event! Check out the details here! Don't wait too long to let us know if you want to be the King Size sponsor!
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If you would like to learn more about Family Promise of Grayson County including:
- How to participate
- How to volunteer
- How to support through donations
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