Family Promise has forged a vigorous response to the heightened needs of families experiencing homelessness brought on by COVID. They have renovated three houses with twelve residents in place, and received a CARES grant to fund The Rapid Rehousing and Prevention Program providing custom services for each family.
And finally, the Emergency Shelter Program that we support has overcome the challenge of host church building closures and is now sheltering families in hotels with support from congregational volunteers. We deliver meals, either home-made by volunteers, ordered by volunteers for delivery by near-by restaurants, or by donating a gift card mailed to Family Promise.
Our CUMC Host week, August 8 through August 15 is now upon us, and the families need our support as always. No hosting in person is required. We do need to provide 21 meals for the families during our host week. If you would like to help, please visit the Sign-up Genius page below to sign up to provide a dinner meal, either home-made or ordered from one of the listed restaurants, or by gift card. The Sign-up Genius contains detailed instructions. Meals are delivered in Morris Plains. In addition to the meals, there is an opportunity to donate funds for moving expenses, and other needs as explained below on the Sign-up Genius page. Gift cards must be mailed as explained in the instructions. Any expenses related to meals will be reimbursed. Please note that donations of funds, gift cards not related to meals, etc. are not reimbursed by the CUMC Ministry.
Please sign up at the following link:
Or if you prefer, you may call Claudia Shaw at the number below to sign up. We need 21 meals to be delivered that week and any help is greatly appreciated. Please pray for our Ministry and all who are part of it.
Claudia Shaw (973) 454-2014
