Cost effective
- Existing Congregational infrastructure is utilized
- Relies extensively on Volunteers
- One-third of the cost of traditional shelters.
Proven track record
- 3,100 Guest Families served in 2007: 9,577 total guests of which 5,723 were children
- 140 Networks: 4 operating in Massachusetts
- See www.familypromise.org
Engaging so many Folks (on the order of 1,000 Volunteers)
- Increases awareness of the homeless issue
- Involvement educates us and motivates us to do more.
- New programs, new solutions, new synergies will emerge.
- Team work among so many individuals, congregations, organizations, and Families
Flexibility and convenience
- Guests are served in our own Congregational facilities
- Varied volunteer opportunites: setting up the living quarters, creating meals,
socializing with the Families, organizing the activities, staying over-night,
etc.
- Since hosting occurs over the course of a week, all days of the week are available
- Perhaps you are away for your week of hosting? No problem, other members of your
Congregation will cover.
Our giving enriches us
- Being there for our Neighbors is priceless.