Hi Friends,
11/20/20 Update: We will be having the families shelter in place at the Day House during our host week, December 13. This means that University Friends Church, Crossroads Friends Church and Wichita Church of Christ will be providing contactless drop-off meals at night and Crossroads will kindly be supplying lunches and breakfast as well. This time we will be using Meal Train to sign up for dinners—check out the sign up below or make a donation to help provide a meal during host week! https://mealtrain.com/9lz4dv
Here’s what’s happening with Family Promise in November. We have two families currently in rotation, with one leaving the church residential portion of program soon as they are currently seeking housing. We were able to meet them in September and we want to wish a big congrats to this mom and son on their hard work!
November is flying by so we’ll be ramping up preparations for our December 13th host week! We’ll support Wichita Church of Christ, most likely in their church. I will be contacting them to get more info soon.
Right now, we have a poll on the Family Promise volunteer page asking for a show of hands from current volunteers so we know how many folks are willing to participate so we can share that info with our partner congregation.
Along with this, I’ve posted volunteer training dates and a sign up form in case you haven’t had your refresher training this year or you’d like to volunteer for the first time. All volunteers must be trained before interacting with families, so please take a look at that
A few more notes:
THANK YOU for a great Virtual Picnic Fundraiser — Family Promise exceeded their goal and matched some prior in-person years!!
~ CASE MANAGER OPENING: We are excited to be hiring for a FULL-TIME position. Please share with anyone who may be a fit. Job listing here.
~ In case you missed it: Dawn Epp serving as our Interim Director! Details here.
SUPPLY NEEDS
Current needs are here on our Amazon wishlist (but feel free to purchase anywhere).
No-Contact Supply Donations:
- Please call the Day House prior to attempting to drop off a donation to ensure that someone is available to meet you
- For requested items only(please see needs list above
- We cannot accept other donations at this time, such as used clothing.
- Questions? Call us at 316-977-7026.
- PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS IN THE PARKING LOT.
If you have furniture to donate, please call the Day House.
Thank you all for your prayers and support! It’s been a tough year but I appreciate your continued dedication.
For the families,
Erin DeGroot
