Family Promise of South Palm Beach County

Family Promise of South Palm Beach County has been instrumental in helping children and families in South Palm Beach County who have become temporarily homeless get back on their feet and into a home of their own. In only its third year of operation, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County has become one of many strong advocates for less fortunate children and families who find themselves in difficult financial situations.

Mission Statement:

Believing that every child deserves a home, we exist to provide temporary shelter for homeless families in South Palm Beach County so that they can acheive lasting independence.

Palm Beach County Statistics:

• Palm Beach County School district estimates over 1,200 students are homeless
• Calls to Family Promise of South Palm Beach County increased over 100% in 2011 from 2010
• 11.7% of the families in Palm Beach County are below the poverty line (>41,000 children)

National Statistics:

• 42% of homeless children are under the age of 6
• 1 in 45 children experience homelessness every year
• 200,000 children are homeless on any given night

Support Family Promise of South Palm Beach County in 2012:
Please support Family Promise of South Palm Beach County in our Mission through the following

• Sounds of Promise - Join us on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach for a celebration of music with performances from a number of local musical groups.  Tickets are $20 per adult and all children are admitted FREE!   Click the link below to purchase tickets.  http://familypromisespbc.donordrive.com/event/sounds/

• Club 252 - Become a member of Club 252 by donating $252 (one time or $21/month) to help support Family Promise of South Palm Beach County's ongoing work. Click on the link below to become a member of Club 252!
  http://familypromisespbc.donordrive.com/event/club252

Please help us address this challenging issue effectively on a local level!

Donations can be made online or checks sent to:

Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
Suite B9 83-2106
Delray Beach, FL 33483