Family Promise is a local response to a national crisis, helping homeless families build new lives. They provide dedicated guidance and support to families with children who need temporary food and shelter while seeking permanent employment and affordable housing. 1st Pres has supported this program by hosting families at our church.
Family Promise of North Idaho (FPNI) joined the network in 2008 with Cindy Wood as the Executive Director. Our local organization has grown from a staff of one and a board of three to a staff of four (one full-time and three part-time) and a board of seven.
Family Promise of North Idaho (FPNI) joined the network in 2008 with Cindy Wood as the Executive Director. Our local organization has grown from a staff of one and a board of three to a staff of four (one full-time and three part-time) and a board of seven.
The normal workings of Family Promise is to shelter and feed homeless children and their families in churches with the congregation providing hosting support, a listening ear, and meals. During this time of pandemic, FPNI has changed to a static model with two families in the program sheltered in an apartment, house, or motel. The families stay in one location and the churches who participate in the FPNI network only provide food.
First Presbyterian was one of the original churches who joined in 2008 to contribute with money, time, and food. Chris and Eric Fehr had been the coordinators for hosting dinners and providing overnight hosts. Chris and Eric are currently on hiatus.
Three to four times during the year we welcome families. Help needed includes but is not limited to set-up, take-down, food donation, meal preparation and overnight supervision.
First Presbyterian was one of the original churches who joined in 2008 to contribute with money, time, and food. Chris and Eric Fehr had been the coordinators for hosting dinners and providing overnight hosts. Chris and Eric are currently on hiatus.
Three to four times during the year we welcome families. Help needed includes but is not limited to set-up, take-down, food donation, meal preparation and overnight supervision.
Contacts: Teri & Bill Burch | Eric & Chris Fehr
Family Promise Today
Family Promise NI - June 2020 Update
Currently, one family is being sheltered at a "static" location secured by the staff for their program time. A "static" location means families do not need to move week to week. The "static" shelter was procured either by a grant, donation, or someone who offered an unoccupied condo, house, or apartment (e.g. summer home, rental unit). FPNI will receive more guests as more "static" locations become available. If you know of any locations that could serve as temporary housing, please let us know. The plan is to go through 2020 with guests in "static" housing.
Currently, one family is being sheltered at a "static" location secured by the staff for their program time. A "static" location means families do not need to move week to week. The "static" shelter was procured either by a grant, donation, or someone who offered an unoccupied condo, house, or apartment (e.g. summer home, rental unit). FPNI will receive more guests as more "static" locations become available. If you know of any locations that could serve as temporary housing, please let us know. The plan is to go through 2020 with guests in "static" housing.
Our plan to keep families and church volunteers safe during an uncertain time.
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First Presbyterian will next host:
How you can help: |
September 27 - October 4
Food donations |
Bill and Teri Burch will contact people about how we'll organize and collect food donations in August / early September. It will not look the same as when we shelter guests at the church.
Terri Burch
Terri Burch