About Us

1. What is Family Promise?
   Family Promise is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to helping America’s homeless families secure lasting independence.
2. Do you have to be a certain religion to be a member or volunteer of Family Promise?
   No. Family Promise is not a religious organization. Family Promise gets the majority of its volunteers from faith-based organizations because they have a strong desire to help and a built-in volunteer base.
3. Where are Family Promise programs offered?
   The Family Promise Day Center is located at 111 South Avenue G in Humble, Texas. The center serves as home base, where guests receive individualized counseling and programs. The center also provides guests with a mailing address and a phone number for housing and employment searches, as well as shower and laundry facilities.
4. How can I get involved as a volunteer for Family Promise?
   Contact Carole Marchand, Executive Director of Family Promise, at directorfplh@comcast.net or 281-441-3754.
5. What is the role of congregational volunteers?
   Volunteers cook and serve meals, play and interact with the children, as well as provide emotional and social support to guests.
6. How can I become a business partner with Family Promise of Lake Houston?
   Contact Carole Marchand, Executive Director of Family Promise, at directorfplh@comcast.net or 281-441-3754. How can I donate money to this cause? See the Donate tab under Get Involved, or contact Carole Marchand, Executive Director of Family Promise, at directorfplh@comcast.net or 281-441-3754.
7. What are the requirements to become a volunteer?
   You must have a giving heart and a willingness to help others.
8. What programs does Family Promise offer to help families?
   Family Promise offers:
   (a) Temporary overnight accommodations, meals, and volunteer support for 90-120 days;
   (b) Educational opportunities, employment training, and affordable housing searches to rebuild family stability;
   (c) A proven self-sufficiency model that includes one on one case management, classes in budgeting, parenting and life skills, as well as GED Certification and higher educational training to break the cycle of homelessness. Families save 80% of their income while they are guests of Family Promise in order to solidify their financial foundation.

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