Family Promise
of Bryan-College Station, Inc., is an area-wide, faith-based,
non-profit ministry that supports families who are experiencing
homelessness as they search for jobs, undergo job training, and
obtain permanent housing. The ministry is affiliated with the
nation-wide Family Promise which began in New York City in 1986.
80% of the famlies who complete the program have secured
permanent housing.
What are the goals of Family Promise?
* Provide a safe environment in which families can stay
together.
* Provide the assistance they need to become self-sufficient.
For more information about Family Promise of B-CS, read this
article on KBTX.com.
For more information on how Family Promise helps homeless
families, read this article from Hallmark magazine.
| How Can Members of A&M UMC
Help and Get Involved? |
The Bryan/College Station Family Promise will start housing
families in late spring one week at at time. A&M UMC will be a host church and there are
many ways in which our members can become involved. When we host
families we will have an opportunity to
share the love of Jesus Christ and this is where members can
volunteer in several different areas. We will need approximately
40-60 people to make each week a success.
Below is a list of items we will need in order to be good hosts.
We would like sheets, mattress covers and pillow protectors to
be new because they will get the most use.
- Pillows and Pillow cases
- Twin sheet sets (top and bottom)
- Twin mattress protectors
- Crib sheets and pads
- Baby blankets
- Clocks and Table lamps
- Face towels and wash cloths
- Extension cords
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We also will need games, a DVD player, DVD’s and
books for all ages. Bring items to the church office.
When we host families we will have an opportunity to share the
love of Jesus
Christ and this is where members can volunteer for different
areas. We will probably
need 40-60 people to make the week a success and keep it from
being a burden
on anyone. The areas you can help with are:
- Meal preparation – Dinner and breakfast
- Activities for adults, youth and children
- Set-up and Take-down
- Manage supplies
- Overnight host
- Wash linens
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This will be a wonderful opportunity to serve
people outside our
walls and show these families what a welcoming church we truly
are.
For questions and to volunteer contact Linda Marr at
lindabill.marr@gmail.com or 693-4934, For more information on
Family Promise
go to http://familypromisebcs.cfsites.org
.
