No Child Should be Homeless
WHAT WE DO
Prevention and Rehousing helps families avoid the trauma of homelessness by keeping them housed through providing small amounts of rental assistance. We can assist a family on the verge of homelessness with rental assistance or help with first month’s rent or deposit on a new lease. Assistance is one time. Follow up case management is also offered to support families as they maintain housing.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Host Congregations About four to six times a year – for one week at a time Host congregations provide overnight lodging, meals, and hospitality. Hosting rotates among the eight to thirteen Host congregations in Family Promise of Roane County, which provide lodging for three to five families (up to…
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES!
Please help us provide compassion, care and hope for our homeless families in Roane County. You, your family, your community and your congregation or community organization can help Family Promise in three ways: Money Please consider making a financial contribution to Family Promise of Roane County. All donations are tax deductible. Family Promise of Roane…
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News
January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year! 2025 is Here! In this new year, I encourage you to think of new ways to give to Family Promise of Roane County. We have more need than resources, so please find a way to help. Read more.
December 2024 Newsletter
Family Promise of Roane County was selected to be one of five featured nonprofits at this year’s Tennessee Residence Christmas Home Tour. Read more, download the newsletter here.
Spotlight
Director of Operations – Tabatha
Tabitha Lawson is a dedicated and experienced professional with a diverse background in case management and social services. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Family Promise of Roane County, Tabitha oversees many of the daily functions of the organization’s day center and thrift store, working with interns and volunteer teams. Previously, as the Day Center Director and Family Coach, Tabitha facilitated vital aid distribution, managed the intern schedules, and ensured the smooth running of essential programs.
With a long-standing career as a Career Coach at ETSU Families First/Tennessee Assistance for Needy Families, Tabitha has expertise in case management and connecting individuals to appropriate resources and community services. This experience is complemented by roles in mentoring and customer service, where Tabitha provided critical support in a variety of settings, including transportation for medical appointments and managing patient accounts at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
With commitment to community service and a compassionate approach to client care, Tabitha continues to make a positive impact in Roane County and beyond.
Future Plans
Family Promise has served several families this past year by providing hotel rooms, food and other basic necessities as well as case management.
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Family Promise of Roane County
About Family Promise
Family Promise was founded on the belief that people want to make a difference. Our commitment is to help homeless families achieve sustainable independence. We mobilize more than 110,000 volunteers in 41 states involving more than 5,000 Houses of Faith or community organizations.
The first Family Promise Interfaith Hospitality Network began in Summit, NJ, in 1986 when founder, Karen Olsen, saw the need to help families. We are one of almost 200 affiliates across the county affiliated with Family Promise, a national non-profit organization committed to helping homeless families achieve lasting independence.
Recognizing that poverty is a multifaceted problem that requires a multifaceted response, we act by integrating educational outreach, smart programming, effective policies and the hands-on work of thousands of volunteers, who come from every faith.
Operating for 30 years, we have served more than 250,000 people, most of our clients are children.
Reflections on Family Promise
“Family promise was a life saver for me and my family. It gave the support I needed to get through this stressful time in my life.”
–Parent, age 35
“During our crisis it was peaceful to come to a church and feel protected. Although our home moved weekly, we felt loved and that we would not be abandoned until I was able to secure a permanent job and secure stable housing.”
– Parent, age 29
“Family Promise helped my family in lots of ways. They provided you with food, transportation, and games for the children. Every day the members of the church would come and spend the night so you and your children will have someone to talk to.”
– Child, age 11