19 Nov A Time to Come Together

As the holidays approach, you are part of something more than a festive season. This time of year highlights the strength of our community, rooted in generosity, compassion, and connection to neighbors who are struggling.

While this season reminds us of the power of community, it also brings into sharp focus the growing challenges many families continue to face. The need in our community continues to grow. More and more families are facing challenges that no one should have to face alone: homelessness, hunger, and instability.

Thanks to your support and partnership with our community, we are responding to urgent needs while expanding the ways we reach and support more families than ever before. Since November 1, following the discontinuation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, we have welcomed many new and returning families to our Food Pantry. The generous response from our community has been truly uplifting, with increased food donations helping us keep our shelves stocked with hundreds of pounds of essential items. More than 30 new volunteer applications have been received, and current volunteers are generously offering additional hours to meet the growing need.

Every gift, every act of kindness, and every moment of support helps Family Promise provide shelter, food, stability, and hope for families in crisis. There are many ways to give:

• Join our monthly giving program
• Donate securities
• Amplify your giving with a gift from your Donor-Advised Fund
• Direct your gift from your Qualified Charitable Distribution
• Donate cryptocurrency

Your gift matters. Together, we do so much more.

Thank you.