Family Promise of Montgomery County http://www.familypromiseofmc.org Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:02:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Cardboard City – Huge Success! http://www.familypromiseofmc.org/cardboard-city-huge-success/ http://www.familypromiseofmc.org/cardboard-city-huge-success/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:30:10 +0000 admin http://thewoodlandswebdesign.com/fp/?p=147 St. James The Apostle Episcopal Church

St. James’ Episcopal, joined by Grace Lutheran, held a Cardboard City Event to raise awareness of the homeless within Montgomery County. Proceeds from the event were donated to Family Promise, a homeless shelter for families which unites faith
communities in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, and resources to transition families in crisis back to self-sufficiency and independence.

As part of the program, participants were served a soup kitchen meal, and took part in a simulation activity which illustrated all the obstacles that homeless families face. Former successful graduate, and now Assistant Director of Family Promise, LaToya Carter, spoke to the gathering about her homelessness in a moving account of her personal experiences. Rev. Phyllis Hartman of St. James’ Episcopal and Dianne Haarmeyer, hosts of the event, were pleased with the turn-out and enthusiasm of those attending. Rev. Gerald Hyche (St. James’ Episcopal) and Rev. Lorin Darst (Grace Lutheran) showed great support for the event, and Rev. Darst even camped out overnight! Family Promise Board President, Leon Virtue, along with Board members Bill Sisco and Joan Blair, as well as Director Linda King, also attended and expressed their gratitude for the volunteers of these two churches, their ministers, and all the participants for their support of the organization. Such an event not only raises much-needed funding, but an awareness of the problem of homelessness our county faces.

]]> http://www.familypromiseofmc.org/cardboard-city-huge-success/feed/ 0 Family Promise 2011 Snapshot http://www.familypromiseofmc.org/family-promise-snapshot-of-2011-in-review/ http://www.familypromiseofmc.org/family-promise-snapshot-of-2011-in-review/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:07:26 +0000 admin http://thewoodlandswebdesign.com/fp/?p=23 As we launch 2012, Family Promise can look back on our accomplishments of the past year with a sense of accomplishment. We successfully graduated 9 families into the community, the highest number in the past 3 years! A new “signature” event, Cardboard City, was introduced to our network as a major fundraiser, as well as a tool to build awareness and understanding of the obstacles our families face. Our dedicated congregations stand strong at 15 in number, and their hundreds of volunteers serve literally thousands of hours each year  providing shelter, meals, and compassionate assistance to our families. And the significant donations made by our supporters will assist us in retiring the debt on The Day Center in the coming year. That continued support is much needed, and you may make contributions via our “Donate Now” button on our website or mail check to Family Promise, P.O. Box 692, Conroe, TX 77305.

Snapshot 2011 Year in Review

  • 21 families assisted
  • 28 adults served
  • 42 children served
  • 5 vehicles donated
  • 7 post-high school certification / education funded
  • 9 families successfully graduated

DID YOU KNOW?  In the U.S., one child in six lives in poverty. Nearly one in four children in the state of Texas (according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture) are “food insecure”, meaning they don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

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Download the Entry Form

Family Promise of Montgomery County is a:

  • Non-Profit
  • Community Base
  • Faith-Based Social Service Agency

The mission of Family Promise of Montgomery County is to serve Homeless families with children by uniting faith communities in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, & compassionate assistance.

The day center is a safe place to temporarily call “home”. Here clients receive case management and assistance with job searching, as well as referrals to many other social services to meet their need.

Download the Entry Form

Host Congregations & Support Churches: Provide overnight lodging, dinner & breakfast, and hospitality for up to four families for one week host rotations.

Family Promise is a 501(c) (3) Non-Profit corporation. All contributions to Family Promise are tax-deductible For more information, or to make a Referral please call (936)-441-8778.

WHY WE’RE NEEDED Montgomery County has over 2000 homeless people in our area. We understand that unexpected events can create financial difficulties, or that those working at minimum wage often have challenges making ends meet. There are no other homeless shelters that provide for families to stay together as a unit. Family Promise helps families in crisis transition to self-sufficiency and independence.

ASSISTANCE PROVIDED Shelter, Food, Transportation Assistance, Case Management, Money Management & Budgeting, Child care assistance, Life Management Classes, Counseling referrals, Clothing vouchers, School supplies, Education grants, Housing referrals, Referrals to Other Social Service Agencies.

REFERRALS Are made by local social service providers, schools, churches, other family members or friends, as well as individuals themselves.

THE RESULTS Foe families is a life-changing experience for these families. 90% leave our program with full time employment and housing assistance.

Download the Entry Form

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST 2012

7:30 AM          Golfer registration & breakfast 9:00 AM          Shotgun Start 1:30 PM          Awards & Lunch with door prizes

Your Registration Includes

  •   Prize for longest drive
  •   Prize for closest to the pin
  •   Awards for the winners: Men & Women Bracket
  •   Continental breakfast
  •   Awards and Lunch
  •   Green fee & Cart
  •   Range Balls
  •   Hole in one Contest
  •   All proceeds go to Family Promise

Play at Walden on Lake Conroe

  • Truly a memorable experience
  • Rated a top 10 golf course in Texas
  • Surrounded by Lake Conroe
  • 11th hole selected a top 500 hole in the world

SPONSORSHIPS

PLATINUM SPONSOR – $7000.00

  •   NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE TOURNAMENT
  •   RECOGNITION ON THE BANNER AND AT AWARDS CEREMONY
  •   GOLF ENTRY FEE AND GOLF SHIRTS FOR 4 PLAYERS

GOLD SPONSOR – $5000.00

  •   GOLF ENTRY FEE AND GOLF SHIRTS FOR 4 PLAYERS
  •   RECOGNITION ON THE BANNER AND AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY

SILVER SPONSOR – $2000.00

  •   GOLF ENTRY FEE AND GOLF SHIRTS FOR 2 PLAYERS
  • RECOGNITION ON THE BANNER AND AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY

BRONZE SPONSOR – $1000.00

  • GOLF ENTRY FEE AND GOLF SHIRT FOR 1 PLAYER
  • RECOGNITION ON THE BANNER AND AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY

HOLE SPONSOR – $175.00

  • SIGN WITH NAME POSTED AT ONE OF WALDEN’S 18 HOLES

 

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