“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
Family Promise SCV one of over 180 networks across the country affiliated with Family Promise, a national nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence.
In June 2011, Family Promise opened its doors to the public to assist homeless families in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas.
The premise of Family Promise is to work one-on-one with homeless families, helping to get them the program, educational and other support they need so that they are no longer homeless. Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley accepts families regardless of race or religion.
In just over two years, Family Promise has gained positive recognition in our Valley from our citizens, community groups, and a number of foundations for the help provided to homeless children and families. In 2013 year alone, Family Promise touched and changed the lives of at least 96 individuals with 82 percent of their sheltered families moving into permanent or supportive housing!
Through a local network of local congregations and volunteers, Family Promise helps homeless families by meeting their immediate needs for shelter and meals, while providing comprehensive support services to address underlying causes of homelessness and get families back on their feet again.
Working hand-in-hand with our community partners, including local congregations, school districts, area non-profits and the community, future goals include developing new programs to more fully assist homeless families with long-term, sustainable independent living.
Here is how the program works:
Host/Support Congregations
The hosting of families rotates weekly among the Host Congregations in the Network. Each host congregation provides overnight stays, three meals a day, and caring hospitality. Volunteers provide the meals, supplies and support.
Day Center
Guests use a local day center where the Family Promise Executive Director and Case Manager provide case management services. There, guests pursue employment, tend pre-school children, shower, and do laundry. The day center provides guests with a mailing address and a base for housing and employment searches. Some guests are employed during the day, while older children attend school.
Transportation
Our Family Promise van transports guests between the host congregation and the Day Center. Family Promise also uses the van to provide school pick-up and drop-off to any children who do not have any other transportation options.
Social Service Agencies
Family Promise works in collaboration with other Social Service agencies. Local social service agencies refer families to the program and may also help guests find or provide housing, jobs, and other needed services.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to our success and provide a wide range of services like cooking and serving meals, playing with children or helping them with homework, interacting with guests with respect and compassion, and providing overnight security.
Your help is needed now! Family Promise SCV is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization serving homeless families in the Santa Clarita Valley area.
If you need help, or would like to assist us in our mission, please get in touch. You can reach us at: 661-251-2867, or via email at: contact@familypromisescv.org.