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M Chases the American Dream
It’s raining. M and I sit on the back porch of Family Promise. It’s chilly out but M is in good spirits. Today is her graduation form the...
Aubrey Bricker
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Ever wondered what it's like to spend the night outside in the cold? That's what Coldest Night of the Year is about!
“There has never been a more important time to support our most vulnerable families. Starbucks is proud to continue to work with Coldest...
Aubrey Bricker
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Shelter Stories: Aubrey's Testimony
It was July. Hundred-degree weather had been the norm for more than a month. I was living in a rundown house in a rundown relationship. I...
Aubrey Bricker
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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J.'s Family Fights for Hope
J.’s family found themselves homeless after their home was deemed unlivable. “After paying all the high utility bills only to get put out...
Aubrey Bricker
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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Vickie & Syesha Make It Out
When I first my Vickie I was struck by how bright she seemed. Her dazzling eyes and warm smile lit up the room. Like many in our program,...
Aubrey Bricker
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Family Promise of Lawton's 4th Annual Toy Drive Is Underway!
For the last four years Family Promise of Lawton has held a Toy Drive for Christmas. Hundreds of toys were donated and last year we...
Aubrey Bricker
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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Shelter Stories: Toni's Return To The Light
Toniette and her family moved to Oklahoma and were kicked out of their living situation. They moved around and stayed with friends and...
Aubrey Bricker
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Testimonials of Promise: Jasmine
In her own words, Jasmine briefly describes her experience with Family Promise of Lawton: "I stayed at Family Promise for a little over a...
Aubrey Bricker
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Shelter Stories: Amanda
Family Promise is a family shelter that provides a holistic approach a trauma informed services to help unhoused families achieve...
Aubrey Bricker
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Family Promise to Host First-Ever Giving Day Event
SUMMIT, NJ, OCTOBER 25 – This October, Family Promise Affiliates across the country will participate in Family Promise’s first Giving...
assistantfpol
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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Family Promise Week Recognized by NJ Government Officials
GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY AND SENATOR CORY BOOKER RECOGNIZE FAMILY PROMISE WEEK 2019. This week, October 20th through October 27th is Family...
assistantfpol
Mar 19, 20211 min read
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Family Promise Celebrates National Make a Dog’s Day!
For National Make a Dog’s Day, we’re celebrating our partnership with PetSmart Charities: Pets with a Promise Nearly 70 percent of...
assistantfpol
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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