June 24, 2026 – This Wednesday, we’re asking for support in restocking important summer care items for the families staying in our shelter. As temperatures rise and children spend more time outdoors, these everyday essentials help families stay healthy, comfortable, and prepared throughout the summer season. Having access to these items can make a big difference for parents caring for their children while working toward stability. Current summer care needs include: ☀️ Sunscreen 🦟 Bug Spray 🧴 Aloe Vera Gel 🩹 Bandaids 🧼 Antibiotic Ointment 🌡️ Thermometers 🧊 Ice Packs How You Can Help: Use the Amazon wishlist link below to purchase an item that will ship directly to our shelter: https://a.co/05h2ybpN Every donation helps provide comfort, care, and relief to the families we serve. Your generosity helps ensure parents have the resources they need to care for everyday summer bumps, burns, and illnesses with dignity and ease. Thank you for continuing to support our shelter families and our community.

June 23, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 9 of 15 Growth Beyond Shelter At Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley, our goal is not simply to help families in shelter and housing. We work alongside families to build a vision for what comes next. While families are in shelter, they are also setting goals, developing new skills, pursuing employment opportunities, strengthening financial stability, and taking steps toward long-term success. This quarter, one parent participating in our programs earned a promotion into a leadership role while also securing additional employment to help support their family's future. Their success reflects hard work, determination, and a commitment to building a better life for their children. Stories like this remind us that stability is about more than having a roof overhead. It is about creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping families achieve the goals they set for themselves. At Family Promise, we believe shelter is not the destination, it is the foundation from which families can grow. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #FamilyImpact #HousingStability #EmploymentSuccess #PathToStability #FamilySupport #FamilyPromise

June 22, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 8 of 15 A Story of Progress When families enter our programs, the goal is not simply to address an immediate crisis, it's to help create a pathway toward long-term stability. This quarter, one parent participating in Family Promise services increased their income by nearly 60%, moving from a lower-wage position into a higher-paying opportunity that provided greater financial security for their family. The journey wasn't easy. It required determination, persistence, and a willingness to pursue new opportunities. With support from case management, community resources, and their own hard work, this parent took meaningful steps toward greater independence and stability. Today, they are contributing more toward their household expenses and building a stronger foundation for the future. Stories like this remind us that stability is often built one goal, one opportunity, and one achievement at a time. Every family's journey is different, but every step forward matters. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #FamilyImpact #HousingStability #PathToStability #FamilySuccess #CommunitySupport

June 21, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 7 of 15 Family Impact: Income Growth Creates Stability One of the most meaningful outcomes we celebrate is watching families increase their income and move closer to long-term stability. This quarter, families participating in Family Promise programs achieved income increases ranging from 20% to 108%. These successes didn't happen overnight. They were built through hard work, determination, and a willingness to pursue new opportunities. With support from our case management team and community partners, parents changed industries, earned promotions, secured additional employment, and took important steps toward greater financial stability. We also celebrated two parents who secured employment after previously having no earned income. For families working toward housing stability, increased income can mean the ability to maintain housing, cover transportation costs, meet basic needs, and plan for the future. Every percentage point represents a family moving forward. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #FamilyImpact #HousingStability #EmploymentSuccess #PathToStability #FamilySupport

June 20, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 6 of 15 🍑 Showing Up in the Community at Peach Fest Today, Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley joined neighbors, volunteers, and community partners at Peach Fest. Events like this matter because ending family homelessness starts with connection. Every conversation is an opportunity to share resources, build awareness, and help more families know where to turn when they are facing housing instability. From fresh peaches to community conversations, today was a reminder that support happens in many ways — through partnerships, volunteer time, donated resources, and people simply choosing to show up for one another. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, shared encouragement, or helped make Peach Fest possible. Pictured: Board Member Blake Fischer, Adam from LaPeche, Manager of Shelter Operations Breann Cagle, and Board Member Julie Brown. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #PeachFest #CommunityConnections #HousingStability #PathToStability

June 20, 2026 – We're here! Stop by and see Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley at Peach Fest today at The Yard Container Park in Altoona. We're excited to connect with our community, share information about our programs, and celebrate an event that supports local nonprofits making a difference in the Chippewa Valley. We'll be here until 2:30 PM, so come say hello, learn about volunteer opportunities, and pick up some delicious South Carolina peaches! The Yard Container Park, Altoona Now through 2:30 PM We hope to see you today!

June 19, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 5 of 15 STRONGER TOGETHER No family reaches stability alone. Throughout the second quarter, Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley worked alongside community partners to help families access housing resources, healthcare services, employment support, financial education, benefits navigation, and critical community connections. Together, these partnerships helped remove barriers and create pathways toward long-term stability for families in our community. We are grateful for partnerships with: Eau Claire County Human Services Marine Credit Union Tenant Resource Center Goodwill NCW Gaining Ground Family Health Center Every referral, resource, workshop, and collaboration represents a community working together to support families on their path forward. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #CommunityPartnerships #StrongerTogether #HousingStability #PathToStability

June 19, 2026 – Tomorrow is Peach Fest! Pick up fresh peaches from South Carolina, connect with the community, and support local nonprofits—all in one place. Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley is excited to be one of the recipient organizations benefiting from this year's Peach Fest. Stop by our booth to learn more about our mission, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help families experiencing homelessness achieve housing stability. Saturday, June 20 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM The Yard Container Park, Altoona Come out, support local families, and get some peaches! We hope to see you there!

June 18, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 4 of 15 Community Diaper Drive Impact One of the highlights of our second quarter was seeing our community come together to support families with young children. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, churches, organizations, and individual donors, Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley received an estimated 6,000+ diapers and pull-ups, along with wipes, formula, blankets, and other baby care essentials. For families facing housing instability, these items do more than fill a need—they reduce financial stress, free up resources for rent and utilities, and help parents focus on building stability for their children. A special thank you to: • St. James the Greater Church • Altoona Public Library • Festival Foods • Newman Parish • First Presbyterian Church • Concordia Lutheran Church • Hope UMC • United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • The Coven And to every individual who donated, shared our drive, or helped spread the word—thank you. Because of your support, families in our community received practical help when they needed it most. Together, we create hope. Together, we help families move toward stability. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #CommunityImpact #DiaperDrive #StrongerTogether #BrighterFutures #FamilyPromise

June 18, 2026 – Happy Thursday It's often the little things that make a place feel like home. From welcoming entrances to caring volunteers, every detail helps create a safe and comforting environment for families staying at Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley. Today, we're grateful to Eau Claire Garden Club, for the beauty that surrounds our shelter and for the community that helps make it possible. Ways you can be a part of our community, donate, volunteer, or share our story. #ThankfulThursday #FamilyPromiseCV #CommunitySupport #APlaceToCallHome