Heritage Baptist Church
Friday, May 18, 2012
: leading people into a life changing relationship with Christ in montgomery and beyond ::
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Family Promise Homelessness can seem to be an overwhelming problem. Many people wonder what one person or one congregation can do to truly make a difference. The Family Promise Interfaith Hospitality Network provides a way for religious congregations to work together to help homeless families. Each congregation in the Network provides overnight lodging and meals for three to five families (up to 14 people) for one week four times a year. Homeless families, or guests, stay at a local church from 5:30pm to 7am daily. Each morning guests are taken by van to the Family Promise Day Center where they meet with the Family Promise Case Worker, care for preschool children, look for housing and employment or go to school or work.
Family Promise enable religious congregations to meet the important basic needs of homeless families, who represent the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. Usually, more than half the guests in the network are children, and most of the children are less than five years old. Nationally, more than 4,000 congregations participate in the Family Promise Networks – where many thousands of volunteers help families regain their independence. Volunteers are the foundation of Family Promise. There are many ways that you can volunteer to help. As a volunteer, whether you prepare a hot meal, read or tutor a child, help a parent write a resume or stay overnight with guests, you will make a difference in the lives of families that have suffered in the loss of their homes.
Our Family Promise week is June 17-22!
Below are volunteer options. Click here to let us know which you are interested in serving.
We are also in need of supplies. Here is a list.
• Regular size Twin Sheet Sets- 20 twin sets
• Blankets • Fitted Twin Mattress pads – need about 4 waterproof also • Bath Towels • Washcloths • Cribs • Crib Sheets & Waterproof Crib Mattress pads • Infant bath tub • Playpen • High chairs or booster chairs • Lamps • $$ for other items needed • Small dressers Optional Supplies Needed: • Alarm clock • Facial tissues • Paper towels • First Aid kit • Infant disposable diapers & wipes • Infant soap, shampoo • Iron, ironing board • Paper goods (plates, cups, bowls, utensils, napkins) • Lunch bags/Ziploc bags • Paper, crayons, colorbooks, etc. • Items for “Welcome Goodie Bags” • Toiletries – bath soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. • Toys, games, books, board games Questions? Please contact Janet Wheat 281.4779, Dawn Rambo 514.2878 or Adam Bishop 279.9976.
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