May 2015 newsletter - Family Promise of Southern Chester County

May 2015
Creating a self-sustaining livelihood for children and families experiencing homelessness
in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania
President’s Report
The past 60 days have been AMAZING for
Family Promise of Southern Chester County as
we work to achieve our vision of “alleviating
homelessness in Southern Chester County,
Pennsylvania.”
Hundreds, yes, really… HUNDREDS of people
have become directly involved to assure a
successful Family Promise startup by
September 1, 2015. Financial donations from
individuals, organizations and congregations
have graciously begun to stream in. Nearly all
the churches in southern Chester County are
having enthusiastic conversations about HOW
(not “if”) they can support our future
family/children clients. Individuals and
businesses are generously sharing goods and
services to support us. It is SO gratifying to see
a transformation of our area community
evidenced by everyone communicating, working
and sharing TOGETHER for the benefit of all
concerned.
Our sincere THANKS to all who are committed
to making a difference in the lives of fellow
neighbors, parents and children who may be
impacted by homelessness. We “promise” to
make sure your efforts are fulfilled as we
develop the “promise” that exists in everyone
to lead a wonderful family life.
Dave Haradon, Board President
[Date]
Nine “Host” and
Four “Support”
Congregations Join the
Family Promise Family
Host Churches
1. Unionville Presbyterian
2. Westminster
Presbyterian
3. Willowdale Chapel
4. Cornerstone
Presbyterian
5. Christian Life Center
6. Church of the Advent
7. Oxford United Methodist
8. Kennett Friends Meeting
9. Assumption BVM
Support Churches
1. Avon Grove Church of
the Nazarene
2. West Grove Friends
3. Presbyterian Church of
Kennett Square
4. Church of the Open
Door
Give | Serve | Restore (GSR)
$31,000+ received from
The Constellation Network
The Constellation Network is a community
collaborative initiative that brought together three
area churches during Lent to bless Southern
Chester County. The GSR initiative encouraged
each parishioner to…
1) Love our neighborhood by signing up for (at
least) 1 community service project;
2) Donate 2 pound of food for a local Food
Cupboard;
3) Provide a financial donation specifically to
Family Promise SCC of $30/adult and
$3/youth.
Churches included Christian Life Center (New
London), Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square
and Willowdale Chapel.
Our CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS to all the
caring and generous members of these
congregations for working together to donate over
$31,000+ to Family Promise SCC. It’s AMAZING to
see what can be created when we commit
ourselves to working TOGETHER for the common
good!
Avon Grove Ministerium
Good Friday Donation
Thank-you to the congregations that
participated and contributed $745
during the Good Friday Community
Service.
What’s needed to start our
operations by
September 1, 2015?
•
4 additional churches to
become Host Congregations
– encourage your
congregations to join the
Family Promise family!
•
A 14-passenger van to
transport our family guests +
driver – Got an extra new
vehicle in your garage?
•
A new Executive Director
and Social Work Case
Manager – know anyone
qualified for these roles?
•
Sustainable funding from
foundations, organizations
and individuals – make
donations at
www.FamilyPromiseSCC.org
•
Lots of tender loving care,
labor and materials to equip
our Resource Center (details
coming soon).
•
YOUR PRAYERS!
New Family Promise Website
and Facebook Page
Check it out at: www.FamilyPromiseSCC.org
Let us know if you have some web talent to help us
keep it fresh!
Email us at: [email protected]
“Like” us on Facebook @ Family Promise of
Southern Chester County
United Way SCC provides $30,000 startup grant
United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) has generously provided a $30,000 startup
grant for Family Promise SCC. The “startup” grant is a new initiative by United Way to help new
non-profit organizations that have the potential to “significantly” impact the local area. From the
initial conception of Family Promise, UWSCC has supported the development of this program to
alleviate homelessness in southern Chester County.
A very SPECIAL THANKS to Carrie Freeman, UWSCC Executive Director, who has shared her
experience and talent to create, nurture and guide Family Promise of Southern Chester County in
its early stages of development and operations.