Stories about promises and partnerships that provide homes, food, and hope. |
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Our Volunteers Help Families in Many Ways |
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Whether preparing meals, hosting families overnight, repairing a property, filling food locker requests, or bringing experience to our Board, our volunteers step into vital roles. Volunteers are at the heart of Family Promise, bringing people together from across the community to walk alongside families as they navigate homelessness and hunger. During this year's National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and every day, we thank you for your care, commitment, and generous spirit of service to families in our community.
With the dedication of volunteers: - More than 50 congregations help create welcoming homes for families
- 18,591 hours were dedicated last year to programs and services
- Countless community connections open pathways to stability
- 5 properties are repaired, maintained, and cared for
- 18 Board members provide leadership to advance our mission
Our CEO, Marsha, shared, “During my 13 years here at Family Promise, I have seen the extraordinary impact of our volunteers. Their compassion, time, and willingness to serve reminds families that they are not alone in often uncertain times.”
Our volunteers make it possible to build a stronger future for our families. Thank you! |
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Advocacy Strengthens Our Community |
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To advocate is to listen, and at Family Promise, listening leads us to action. Advocacy is a core expression of our commitment to families as we work to address the underlying causes of housing and food insecurity. We believe lasting change requires not only direct services, but also systemic change that removes barriers and creates clear pathways to stability.
Our advocacy efforts are grounded in the lived experiences of the families we serve. Dedicated staff work every day to guide families when systems fall short or create unintended obstacles; an eviction notice, for example, can have long‑term consequences that follow a family for a lifetime. Family Promise is committed to investing time, energy, and leadership in this work and collaborating with like‑minded community partners to strengthen our collective voice and advance policies that expand access to affordable housing and food.
Join Us on June 2
You are invited to join Family Promise and our community partner, the Bucks‑Mont Collaborative, for a powerful day of advocacy on June 2 in Harrisburg.
This is a meaningful opportunity to meet with legislators, connect with fellow advocates and community leaders, and speak up for affordable housing in our region. |
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You can help Family Promise and win some amazing prizes!
Thanks to the generosity of BLBB Charitable, Family Promise will receive a $2,500 donation to reach the goal of selling 300 tickets for the Super-Raffle by May 10.
One ticket for $25, five tickets for $100. Drawings for each prize will be held on May 18 at the tournament, but you don't have to be there to enter! We'll call or email you if you're one of the winners.
Here's what you're playing for:
Only 119 more tickets to sell to meet the challenge! Help your community while being entered to win great prizes. Get your tickets today!
Proceeds benefit Family Promise's programs to address homelessness and hunger in our local community. Thank you to the major sponsors of the tournament: Ambler Savings Bank, Asher’s Chocolate Co., Bethlehem Baptist Church, BLBB Charitable, Blue Bell Rotary Club, Caddick Utilities, LLC, Congregation Beth Or, Cornerstone Masonry Construction, Earth Engineering, Logue Family Holdings, Oliver Fire Protection & Security, R & R Wood Products, Inc., the Wynnstay Foundation, and the Family Promise Board of Directors.
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Finding Hope and Stabiltiy |
Your support for Family Promise helped transform a time of uncertainty into a journey marked by hope, progress, and lasting stability for a mother, M., and her daughter, A. When they arrived, everything felt uncertain, but things began to change quickly. During their stay in the emergency shelter, A. enrolled in a new school where she formed meaningful friendships right away and began to thrive. In a short period of time, M. reached several important milestones. She was able to obtain a new photo ID, which had been a major barrier and finally opened the door to employment opportunities. After she found a full-time job, she immediately began searching for a safe, stable home. In less than 30 days after starting work, M. and her daughter joyfully moved into a two-bedroom home of their own.
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For more than six years, John has been a steady and compassionate presence for families served through our Interfaith Hospitality Networks (IHN). He began volunteering in 2020, at the height of the pandemic, shortly after becoming a deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, and his commitment has remained strong ever since. From helping lead his congregation’s IHN support efforts to assisting with moves into host congregations, setting up beds and cots, and working alongside Family Promise staff, John approaches each role with care, humility, and reliability. Through his volunteering, he has gained a deeper understanding of housing instability and a strong appreciation for the resilience of the families we serve. John believes that being part of the Family Promise community means showing up, listening, and offering steady support, knowing that even small actions can make a lasting difference. He is simply happy to help, and that spirit, shared by our volunteers, is felt by everyone who works alongside him.
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When Faith Communities Come Together |
How do long‑standing relationships across congregations strengthen a community? That question shaped a recent Evening of Learning at Congregation Beth Or, which focused on the ways religious leaders support one another and celebrated more than 30 years of partnership between Rabbi Gregory Marx of Congregation Beth Or and Pastor Charles Quann of Bethlehem Baptist Church. The evening highlighted how those enduring connections continue to inspire collaboration and mutual support, featuring a panel of faith leaders from the Wissahickon Faith Community Association who shared updates from their communities and spoke to current challenges. This was followed by a shared meal and small group conversations about strengthening relationships into the future. Reflecting on the gathering, our CEO Marsha shared that when we come together to listen, learn, and support one another, the impact reaches far beyond individual congregations, reminding us that community is built over time through mutual care and shared commitment.
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A simple act of kindness goes a long way. Recently, 300 care bags filled with thoughtful notes, hygiene items, and snacks were delivered to support families entering shelter who may not have access to these essentials. Students from Saints Colman John Neumann School in Bryn Mawr generously helped collect the supplies and assemble the bags, ensuring families had hygiene products when they needed them most and after school snacks for children. Their compassion and hard work made a meaningful difference for families during a time of transition.
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Dedicated Volunteers Rescue Food
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Each week, David, a dedicated Family Promise volunteer, heads to local stores to collect donated food through the Retail Rescue program, bringing it back to the Food Pantry to be shared with neighbors in the community. “When I arrive on Wednesdays and see empty shelves, it feels meaningful to help restock them,” David shared. Supported by partnerships with Giant Food Stores, Sprouts Market, The Fresh Market, and Target, volunteers picked up and unloaded 72,556 pounds of rescued food in 2025. When David returns from his route, fellow volunteers help unload and organize the donations, making the impact feel real as he witnesses clients' gratitude firsthand. Recalling a week when nearly 500 pounds of extra milk was rescued and shared instead of going to waste, David reflects that Retail Rescue is a way to be more efficient and more caring at the same time. Through their weekly food pickups, volunteers like David ensure families have access to food and stronger community connections.
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Visit our website for the list of needed items to restock our shelves.
For information about getting food, organizing a food drive, scheduling a large delivery, or volunteering with the pantry, please email food@fpmontco.org or call 267.318.0607. |
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| Our Food Pantry is located at 2801 Woodland Road in Roslyn. Food distribution occurs on Mondays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. |
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Donations of food and other items are accepted on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Please ensure that all items have labels, are within the expiration date, and are properly sealed.
OrderAhead is the online way to order groceries from the pantry. Go to our website for details on how to use OrderAhead.
Contact the pantry at 267.318.0607 or food@fpmontco.org. |
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Partnering with the community to address homelessness and hunger—one family at a time. |
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Ambler Office *{{Organization Address}}*
Phone: 215-628-2334 office@fpmontco.org
Please direct all mail to this address. |
Norristown Office
1449 DeKalb Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610.277.0977 office@fpmontco.org |
Food Pantry
2801 Woodland Road
Roslyn, PA 19001
Phone: 267.318.0607 food@fpmontco.org |
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