Family Promise of Lehigh Valley Building Community, Strengthening Lives |
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Founded in 1986, Family Promise is a national interfaith hospitality network that provides services and support to homeless children and their families while they are temporarily homeless. Instead of living in a shelter where the family is separated, Family Promise keeps the family together and assists them during their time of homelessness to provide the support, love and care to help and encourage the families to get back on their feet.
We're thrilled that St. John’s UCC Laurys Station will provide ministry as a part of team of 14 Host Congregations, 6 Support Congregations and numerous sponsors in the Lehigh Valley to host families at our church on a given week. Hosting a family means we will provide a safe and loving environment for up to four families who are temporarily homeless. The Family Promise Network Program provides lodging, meals, and support services to families without a home through several basic components:
On average, 74% of the families gain long-term housing in the program, |
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Did you know that in Lehigh County?
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For additional information: | |
Family Promise of Lehigh Valley Website | |
Family Promise of Lehigh Valley Facebook Page | |
Family Promise Volunteer Host Guidelines | |
Family Promise Volunteer Coordinator Guidelines | |
Click Here to Learn How To Contribute to Family Promise |
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Family Promise - National Website | |
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