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 empower families in making their transition from homeless to sustainable independence.
Palm Beach County Statistics:
Palm Beach County School district estimates over 1,600 students are homeless
Calls to Family Promise of South Palm Beach County increased over 100% again in 2012 from 2011
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
General Donation- Click the DONATE NOW tab to help support Family Promise of South Palm Beach County's important local work in the community.
Friend of the Family - Become a Friend of the Family and support our ongoing work. Levels include Angel ($50,000), Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), Bronze ($1000) and Club 252 ($252). Click on the link below to become a Friend of the Family! http://familypromisespbc.donordrive.com/event/fof/
Steps of Promise - Join us on Sunday, April 7th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at South County Park to walk against homelessness. Get your friends and family to walk with you and support Family Promise of South Palm Beach County. Click on the link below to register to walk or support a walker! http://familypromisespbc.donordrive.com/event/walk2013/
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
1725 S. Federal Hwy.
Suite B14 83-2106
Delray Beach, FL 33483
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