No Child Should be Homeless
WHAT WE DO
Our primary mission is to help families who are in need and demonstrate the ability to benefit from assistance provided by our organization (FPRC). The mission is carried out by a network of congregations and other community resources working together to meet the immediate, basic needs of displaced families and individuals. Our goal is to assist them in building patterns that will bring long-term stability.
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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June 2025 Newsletter
June 2025 It Could Happen to Any of Us At Family Promise of Roane County, we often meet families who never imagined they’d face homelessness. One recent story reminded us how suddenly life can change. A man was referred to us by a partner organization. He arrived with...
May 2025 Newsletter
May 2025 What a Night! Our 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Gala on Friday, May 2nd, was a spectacular evening filled with celebration, community, and purpose. We were thrilled to honor two of our incredible volunteers, Jan Rybka and Donna Smith, whose dedication and...
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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