Our Families
The Success
In 2018, we helped 35 children (17 and under) and a total of 18 families. 100% of the families we served found employment and 80% of families that graduated found housing. Of the 18 families in the 90-day program, 4 families were dismissed, 11 families graduated, and 3 families remained in the program at the end of the year going forward into 2019.
We hold our families to a strict set of guidelines (no alcohol, meeting deadlines, finding employment, etc.) and dismiss families that violate these rules. Our program is voluntary, so families can choose to leave at any time. Every family that adhered to the guidelines and finished the program found housing in 2018.
We hold our families to a strict set of guidelines (no alcohol, meeting deadlines, finding employment, etc.) and dismiss families that violate these rules. Our program is voluntary, so families can choose to leave at any time. Every family that adhered to the guidelines and finished the program found housing in 2018.
Video Testimonies
At Family Promise, we believe that the greatest proof of our success is not in dollars raised or number of families served, but in the lasting impact of our program on the lives of our participants.
Family Spotlight: shelly saye
We interviewed Shelly about her time in the program, her ongoing success and her greatest struggles.
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What are the long-term benefits you see from your participation in Family Promise?
SS: Honestly, I learned so much. I grew closer to God and restored my faith in Him. I learned to be strong and independent so that this kind of thing never happens to us again. I learned how to use all of my resources in times of need, and how to reach out and seek help before it becomes a crisis. I also learned not to make large financial decisions without weighing the cost and pros and cons. What's your greatest success since graduating from the 90 day Program into the Next Step Program? SS: My greatest success is definitely just moving forward onto more. I graduated cosmetology school, and I'm finishing my degree in biology. We have gotten into a new home and have financial peace. Life has been just so filled with blessing after blessing. Greatest struggle since graduating from the 90 Day Program? SS: The hardest thing has definitely been managing my life with 3 kids. It's the greatest thing I've ever done in my life, becoming a mother of THREE incredible children, but it is not easy. I always find a way and pray myself through every struggle. How have the children transitioned throughout this process? SS: The kids are great. They never had any issues while we were in the program. They are so strong and resilient. I am so proud of them. They're doing so well in school and the baby is growing like a weed! Answered Blessings! SS: In November 2018 we moved into a 3 bedroom house with a basement with a spare room and a fenced in backyard, from a 2 bed duplex. Next, getting my bachelor's degree is really important to me and I'm really excited about it. |