Our second annual signature event Homecoming 2 will be September 26 as a virtual event. Our goal is to raise $100,000 so we can continue to meet the many needs we have in helping our clients reach their goal of independent living.
Family Promise will be hosting a Harvest of Hope Festival on October 19th from Noon until 5PM at Jordan United Church of Christ, 1837 Church Road, Allentown, PA. This family-friendly event looks to help raise awareness of the organization and also provide an opportunity for celebration of the efforts to help homeless families in the Lehigh Valley over the past year.
Food vendors, Vince’s Steaks and Burger Wagon will be providing food, live music by Culture Trip, face painting, trivia, smores, “Not Just a Cake Walk” with prizes, and more activities will be available for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.
If you want to particiate as a table or activity sponsor for the event, pleas contact Alicia Du Plooy at aliciadawn@hotmail.co.uk
Presented by Celtic Cultural Alliance, Family Promise will be providing volunteer support at rest facilities and taking donation for our program.
The coordinators of our host and support congregations are meeting to discuss the ongoing processes of the organization.
Please join us for a special night of fun as we celebrate Family Promise of Lehigh Valley. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact director@fplehighvalley.org
Family Promise of Lehigh Valley will be offering volunteer training, which will talk about the nuts and bolts of hosting and participating during a hosting week. This is strongly encouraged for any and all volunteers who are involved in this process for your local congregation. If you have questions about this process, please contact Maddie Hubbard at casemanager@fplehighvalley.org
Our host congregation coordinators will be meeting at Jordan United Church of Christ for our monthly meeting. The director will be going over important updates for coordinators and for the organization. If you have questions, please contact director@fplehighvalley.org for more information.
Our First Volunteer Training, being hosted by Greenawalds UCC in Allentown.
Our First Volunteer Training, being hosted by Greenawalds UCC in Allentown.
Lehigh Valley PA Press Release
Family Promise of Lehigh Valley
Family Promise of Lehigh Valley seeks to provide assistance to homeless children and their families by providing safe lodging, meals and comprehensive support services. Our goal is for the families to obtain sustainable housing and financial security. Our families are provided housing and meals from our participating congregations. Our Day Center provides the support, training and assistance in the job search, housing and any other needed services.
Family Promise, located at 1346 W. Hamilton St., Allentown PA 18102, invites our friends in the Lehigh Valley to join us on Monday, Dec. 10, for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and tour. A tour of our Day Center will be available for the media. Our director will be available for brief interview questions. We have just recently opened our doors and want to share the good news with the Lehigh Valley.
Where: Our new Day Center at 1346 W. Hamilton St., Allentown Pa 18102
When: Monday. Dec. 10, at 2 p.m.
Contact: Jim Byrnes Executive Director – 484.633.5121 - director@fplehighvalley.org
Our periodic committee meeting for marketing and communications issues. All are welcome. Further information please contact marketing@fplehighvalley.org
Our first affiliate/coordinator meeting, which will also combine with our first volunteer coordinator training.
All are welcome. For more information, contact Pattie Newmann at peakn22@aol.com
Our First Volunteer Training, being hosted by Greenawalds UCC in Allentown.
