A Community Response for Homeless Families
| Family Promise® of Greater Lafayette Inc. (FPGL) |
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START-UP DATE:
January 2009 |
... is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and non-denominational organization
for families in transition. Part of a national network, FPGL is one
of over 136 Networks across the United States. There are over 4500 congregations
and 110,000 volunteers making up these Networks. Based on the support of
volunteers and host congregations, Family Promise®
(formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)) programs are funded by donations, grants, and
fundraising opportunities.
Family Promise builds programs from existing resources
so they can be implemented quickly, and without major start-up costs.
All the Family Promise Networks are successful. On average, 80%+
of the families who participate in Interfaith Hospitality Programs find
permanent housing. Guests without jobs usually find them or enter job training.
Others even enroll in school. FPGL has begun to touch many volunteers within out
Network as they prepare to care for families in need in a loving and caring way.
Click here to contact us to volunteer.
...thanks to "Jean Tyner and Sherri Guido for braving the
rain and helping me today (May 6, 2009) at our free non-profit spot at the WL
Farmer's Market, and to Deborah Simmons for coming to help and sell her cute
flower pens. I also want to thank my friends Char Warner and Linda Anderson for
helping us get all set up and ready to sell cards. ... We will be back at the
market on July 15 and again on September 2." ~Vera~
THANK YOU ...
to all those involved in one way or the other with
the 'Fall Fun & Food' chili
supper
held at Cary Camp on Sunday, October 26, 2008.
It was a successful event
and beginning!
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