Ben Salem United Church of Christ
Ben Salem United Church of Christ
Lehighton, PA
Family Promise
Our mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence. We recognize that poverty is a multifaceted problem that requires a multifaceted response. We respond by integrating educational outreach, smart programming, effective policies, and the hands-on work of thousands of volunteers. We provide food, shelter, and support services for homeless families. We provide advice and advocacy for at-risk families to prevent their becoming homeless. And we educate people about poverty and the means to combat it.
Family Promise Hosting
Family Promise is currently hosting 20 people (14 kids under the age of 14)! We will be collecting non-perishable food/supplies for these families from October 15th through the end of 2023. Please help by bringing in the following items and placing them in the designated bins. You can bring items all at once or a few at a time. Items will be delivered to Family Promise as the bins get full. Listed below are a few suggestions…
HOSTING WEEK:
TBA
Meal Sign Up
Sign-Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949aba92da3fc1-meals1
Please consider helping out! Contact: Karen Hayman at khayman@ptd.net
Homelessness is most definitely part of our local community. I am so proud to have each one of you representing our Church and helping these families in whatever way we can. God's love shines through each and every one of you! There are still a few volunteer slots available. As always, monetary donations will be used to purchase items needed during the week.
Family Promise is a nonprofit 501(C)(3), non-denominational organization for families in transition. There are over 176 Networks in 39 states. There are over 5000 congregations and 120,000 volunteers making up these Networks. Additionally there are 53 more Networks developing.
Website: www.familypromisecarboncounty.com
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Family Promise of Carbon County PA
The Family Promise Network Program brings shelter, meals, and support services to families without homes. Family Promise Networks are a cost-efficient, effective, and replicable community response to family homelessness. Because they make use of existing community resources, they can be implemented quickly, without major start-up costs.